GROTON, Conn. – The Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) transits the Thames River toward Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Nov. 26. Minnesota and crew, operating under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) Four, returned to homeport from a scheduled seven-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)