USS California (SSN 781) pulls into Submarine Base New London in Gronton, Conn., July 12, 2024, returning from national tasking. California and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, whose 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 John Narewski)