151207-N-UD469-089 BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 07, 2015) A Sailor assigned to the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) makes preparations as the boat returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrence mission. Nevada is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed in the Pacific Northwest providing the survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)