GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 26, 2021) Sailors attached to the Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) conduct line handling operations as the boat prepares to moor pierside on board 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 Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten)