SUBMARINE SANTA: Xmas Comes Early As Submariners Get To Join Families For Seasonal Leave

Santa Claus waves onboard the USS South Dakota (SSN 790) during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 18. South Dakota returned to homeport after a five-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. Note: Navy picture. (U.S. Navy , Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten/Newsflash) Santa Claus waves onboard the USS South Dakota (SSN 790) during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 18. South Dakota returned to homeport after a five-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. Note: Navy picture. (U.S. Navy , Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten/Newsflash)
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20 December 2022
With Santa Claus waving onboard topside, the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) returned home to Naval Submarine Base New London after a five-month deployment. The submarine reached the naval base under the command of Commander Adam Zaker on Sunday, 18th December....