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According to Fire Control Technician Seaman Pedro Hernandez, New Hampshire Sailors also participated in the Blue Nose Navy tradition, a line-crossing ceremony held when a ship or boat enters the Arctic Circle.
15 The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) returned from deployment to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, May 7.
Under the command of Cmdr. Bennett Christman, New Hampshire returns from a deployment where it executed the chief of naval operations maritime strategy by supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.
“I am incredibly proud of the crew’s hard work,” said Christman. “Under stress, family separation, and without normal liberty, they remained consummate professionals who enthusiastically tackled the toughest problems with ingenuity and drive. They return fulfilled by their accomplishments on several missions vital to national security.”
According to Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear Power) 2nd Class Andrew Oliphant, every New Hampshire Sailor played a critical role during the boat’s six-month deployment.
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine returned from a six-month deployment.
Credit: U.S. Navy Photo / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner
Lt j.g. Amanda Langhauser, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), is greeted by her dog during the boat’s homecoming at Naval Station Norfolk, May 7, 2021. New Hampshire returns following a six-month deployment that supported national security interests and maritime security operations at sea. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 2:37 PM EDT May 7, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. The Virginia-class submarine USS New Hampshire returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk on Friday.
The fast-attack sub returned from its six-month deployment where it “executed the chief of naval operations maritime strategy by supporting national security interests and maritime security operations,” according to the Navy.