GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2021) Cmdr. Drew Pittman, prospective commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765), arrives as part of the official party during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 23, 2021. Montpelier and crew, operating under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, recently returned to homeport from a scheduled four-month deployment in support of the Navy's maritime strategy of supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)