191220-N-UM744-002 GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 20, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) stand topside with Santa Claus as they pull into homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec 20, 2019, following a scheduled deployment. Minnesota deployed to execute the chief of naval operation’s maritime strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski/Released)