JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 31, 2024) Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Phillip Rosales hugs Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Kyle Purser during the homecoming of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 31, 2024. North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class, the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The class has improved stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)