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Submarine Operations

Images of various military submarines, showcasing their sleek designs during maneuvers in open water, highlighting naval operations and crew activities.

221004-N-ZZ999-0092 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) conducts routine operations in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.
221004-N-ZZ999-0092 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) conducts routine operations in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.
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110423-N-DS844-003GOA, India (April 23, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) moors alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). La Jolla is in Goa, India for a port visit.PERTH, Australia (April 19, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74) moors alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at HMAS Stirling naval base, April 19, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.The yard tugboat Nanticoke (YTB-803) assist the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Mendel Rivers (SSN-686) in docking at the Naval Station Rosey Roads during the fleet exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COMPTUEX 95 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)A tug helps guide the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669) through Gatun Lake. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)Crew members and Santa Claus stand atop the US Navy Attack Submarine USS POGY (SSN 647), in harbor at San Diego Naval Base, CA. During Operation SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE 96 the Pogy spent 50 days underneath the Arctic ice cap during a 93-day planned deployment. Subject Operation/Series: SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE 96 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)221006-N-ZZ999-0277 GROTON, Conn. (October 6, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) conducts a supplies onload with tug boat John P. Wronowski in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 6. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.DN-ST-85-08342. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS GREENLING (SSN 614) travels on the surface with sensors raised during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: UnknownClose-in port side view of the Chilean type 209/1400 class diesel-powered submarine Simpson (S-21) operating with US Navy units during the exercise. Ship in the background is the Chilean destroyer Almirante Brown (D-19). Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)SEA OF JAPAN (July 26, 2010) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tuscon (SSN 770) transits the East Sea while leading a 13-ship formation. The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit" in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28, 2010. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months in the East and West Seas.The Fulton-class submarine tender USS ORION (AS 18) services a submarine. The ORION is berthed at the Italian island of Santo Stefano, located between the Sandinian coastal town of Palau and the island of La Maddalena. Country: Tyrrhenian Sea220902-N-GR655-0274 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.220902-N-GR655-0274 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.050109-N-7293M-001. Base: Naval Base, Guam State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)DN-ST-85-02374. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)010628-N-6077T-003. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPACSAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (June 16, 2013) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 56, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Foxtrot Detachment, approaches San Clemente Island to embark members of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) for transport to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is conducting amphibious squadron and marine expeditionary unit integrated training off the coast of Southern California.DN-ST-85-10206. Base: Thames River State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)030221-N-0780F-017. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)100303-N-3885H-317ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 flies alongside the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) with the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the distance. HSC-9 is assigned to the George H.W. Bush Strike Group and is underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of fleet training operations.A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HADDOCK (SSN-621) underway with crewmen on deck. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)220525-N-LN285-3099 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 25, 2022) -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. North Carolina performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the extended seven-month, Indo-Pacific deployment.DN-ST-85-08386. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SCAMP (SSN 588) arrives in port for the start of the joint US/South American Exercise UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 22, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) transits the Thames River en route to the Long Island Sound for an underway period.GROTON, Conn. (June 28, 2021) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., for a scheduled homeport shift, June 28, 2021. Cheyenne and crew, previously homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, will join the ranks of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12.SUBMARINO S.31-AC REYES HACIENDO MANIOBRAS - II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Location: II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Santander. Cantabria. SPANIEN.120306-N-GU530-105INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (March 6, 2012) The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives at Naval Magazine Indian Island after a 14-month forward deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.Civilian pleasure boats pass near a surfaced Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine operating with the Sixth Fleet. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)Aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MEMPHIS (SSN-691) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)DN-ST-88-09333. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)A forward beam view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as the large harbor tugs MANHATTAN (YTB-779) and OTTUMWA (YTB-761) assist in docking it at Delta Pier. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)An aerial port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PINTADO (SSN 672) underway while conducting submarine operations off the coast of San Diego. Mounted near the stern is the deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV-1) "Mystic", which can provide world-wide, rapid-deployment, all-weather capability for the rescue of survivors of a disabled submarine. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)Crewmen stand on the deck of a U.S. Navy Lafayette Class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine as it passes through the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. Following behind the submarine are two U.S. Navy PBR Mark 2 river patrol boats. Country: Panama (PAN)The U.S. Navys newest attack submarine, USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), conducts Bravo sea trials off the coast of Conneticut in preparation for its scheduled commissioning in July 1997. The aerial image is photographed towards the sub's starboard aft angle as it passes a buoy. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)BANGOR, Wash. (May 28, 2019) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) stand topside while en route to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. Pittsburgh is moving to Bremerton, Washington, from Groton, Connecticut, to commence its inactivation process and eventual decommissioning.A Libyan Navy Foxtrot-class military submarine moored to the pier in Benghazi, Libya.Crew members stand by in preparation for setting the first watch aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Crew members stand at attention on deck during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)DN-SC-87-10185. Base: Corpus Christi State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 31, 2022) A Sailor aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) heaves a line to the pier as the submarine arrives in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 31. Key West is forward-deployed to Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.SINGAPORE (July 22, 2016) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) depart Changi Naval Base for the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2016 July 21. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.U.S. Albacore Submarine. March 23, 1955.120422-N-SK590-861ARABIAN SEA (April 22, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) transits the Arabian Sea. Pittsburgh is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.120827-N-DI599-001FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as part of its deployment to the western Pacific.SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) returns to Naval Base Point Loma following a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific region.GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) transits the Thames River as it pulls into homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. North Dakota is returning from the European Command area of responsibility where it executed the chief of naval operations maritime strategy supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.GROTON, Conn. (December 8, 2022) - The USS California (SSN 781) prepares to moor pierside during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 8. California returned to homeport after a four-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations maritime strategy. The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS California and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.Crewmen stand on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BILLFISH (SSN-676) as it departs for NATO deep sea rescue exercise Sorbet Royal '92. The BILLFISH is carrying the deep submergence rescue vehicle Avalon (DSRV-2). Subject Operation/Series: SORBET ROYAL '92 Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)040621-N-7615S-015. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)Crewmen on the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BILLFISH (SSN-676) leave the ship. The BILLFISH is carrying the deep submergence rescue vehicle Avalon (DSRV-2). Both are scheduled to participate in the NATO deep sea rescue exercise Sorbet Royal '92. Subject Operation/Series: SORBET ROYAL '92 Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SAM HOUSTON (SSN-609) entering the harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug 25, 2022) -- The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) sails into Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug 25. Seawolf is a nuclear powered fast-attack submarine and is the lead ship of its class.PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2018) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) salute after bringing the ship to life during the boat's commissioning ceremony. Indiana is the U.S. Navy's 16th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine and the third ship named for the state of Indiana.Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat patrol the harbor during the joint South Korean/U.S. exercise Valiant Blitz '91. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '91 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)DN-SN-85-03900. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)NORFOLK (Oct. 7, 2017) Sailors bring the ship to life during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) at Naval Station Norfolk. Washington is the U.S. Navy's 14th Virginia-class attack submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship named for the State of Washington.A port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN-756) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)DN-SN-87-04286. Country: UnknownCrew members stand on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN-754) as the vessel arrives in port for a period of routine maintenance. Base: USS Topeka Country: Bahrain (BHR)ESCOTILLA DEL SUBMARINO S31 AC REYES - II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Location: II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Santander. Cantabria. SPANIEN.DN-ST-85-10204. Base: Thames River State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)Aerial port quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MEMPHIS (SSN-691) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 24, 2017) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives in Busan for a regularly scheduled port visit while conducting routine patrols throughout the Western Pacific. Michigan is the second submarine of the Ohio-class of ballistic missile submarines and guided missile submarines, and the third U.S. ship to bear the name. Michigan is home-ported in Bremerton, Wash. and is forwarded deployed from Guam.Crewmen on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) touch up the painted depth indicator numbers on the bow. Note safety lines to protect the crew while working on the wet, slick deck. The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) is moored to a D&S pier in the background. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)BUSAN, Republic of Korea (June 6, 2017) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) is greeted as it arrives in Busan for a scheduled port visit while conducting routine patrols throughout the western Pacific. Homeported in Pearl Harbor, Cheyenne is the 62nd and the last Los Angeles-class attack submarine.111013-N-JH293-057SEPANGAR, Malaysia (Oct. 13, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) prepares to come alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).DN-SN-85-08529. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)120602-N-WL435-655PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine.NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2012) Sailors from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) moor lines during the boat's homecoming ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Norfolk returned from a six- month deployment to the European Command area of responsibility.The boat travelled more than 30,000 nautical miles during the six-month deployment and conducted port visits to Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; Bahrain and Diego Garcia. U.S. NavyA port quarter view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as it transits the Hood Canal. Base: Hood Canal State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Odessa, Ukraine - 09.18.2018. Memorial of the heroic defense of Odessa in a sunny summer day. Coastal artillery no. 411. Memorial of the heroic defense of OdessaProefaan with the Submarine Sea lion (commissioning 1990) in the area of Bergen, Norway.A port bow view of crewmen on the sail of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as the large harbor tugs MANHATTAN (YTB-779) and OTTUMWA (YTB-761) assist in docking it at Delta Pier. Base: Hood Canal State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)221024-N-LN285-1039 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Oct. 24, 2022) -- The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine JS Touryu (SS-512) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 24, 2022.U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 07, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, lands on a beach in Morehead City, North Carolina to offload Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Oct. 8, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.Hr.ms. Seal (1961-1990) Choose the sea due to "VIP days" from 22 to 26 May 1986. Group photo of guests with supervisors. Completely left the CDT of Hr.Ms. Seal, Ltz1 S. van der SluisA starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737) tied up to a pier. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER (2002), directed by KATHRYN BIGELOW.BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) is in dry-dock as the Intermediate Maintenance Facility conducts extensive maintenance, upgrades and refurbishments to extend the life of the boat.An Iraqi mine floats in the waters of the gulf. Over 1,275 such mines have been discovered in the gulf during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown040520-N-5539C-001. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)010703-N-9271Z-002. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING Base: Changi Naval Base Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPACTwo large harbor tugs, including USS OKMULGEE (YTB-765) , front, maneuver a Benjamin Franklin Class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine into docking position. Base: Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sept. 2, 2022) Adm. Charles "Chas" Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks to distinguished guests, family and staff during a change of command ceremony held aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Rear Adm. Thomas R. TR Buchanan succeeds Rear Adm. John Spencer as the commander of Submarine Group Ten. The base is home to all east coast Ohio-class submarines. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)HMS Tireless USS Hampton (SSN 767) North PoleSubmarine hr.ms.waardvis (s 806) at seaUSA, Illinois, Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, U-505 German WWII submarineOdessa, Ukraine - 09.18.2018. Memorial of the heroic defense of Odessa in a sunny summer day. Coastal artillery no. 411. Memorial of the heroic defense of OdessaAPRA HARBOR, Guam - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) makes preparations to get underway from Naval Base Guam for a routine deployment, May 6. Annapolis will be conducting maritime operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to maintain a safe and open Indo-Pacific.Members of the 390th Missile Maintenance Squadron guide a Titan II reentry vehicle as it is lifted out of its silo at site No. 570-5. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)DN-SC-83-07008. Country: UnknownThe USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 10. Indiana returned to homeport from its 2nd full deployment since commissioning in support of the Navy's maritime strategy - supporting national security interests and maritime security operations - in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Indiana and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.Marines from CLB-24 and BLT 1/9 arrive in Djibouti for sustainment training as part of the 24th MEU's deployment to the CENTCOM area of operations .Sailors tie a banner onto the gangway placed between the pier and the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN-724). The LOUISVILLE has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, during which it became the first submarine to launch a Tomahawk land attack missile in a wartime situation. The guided missile cruiser USS HALSEY (CG-23) is in the background at left. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)061028-N-1683M-003. Base: Port Orchard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS HONOLULU (SSN 718)