190131-N-ME396-188 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) Sailors man the lines as the Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) returns from deployment to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine returned to homeport after the successful completion of a deployment to the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz/Released)