GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 27, 2022) Cmdr. Robert Edmonson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784), embraces his loved ones during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Oct. 27, 2022. North Dakota returned to homeport from its 3rd full deployment since commissioning in support of the Navy's maritime strategy - supporting national security interests and maritime security operations - in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS North Dakota and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner)