U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy students graduate from the U.S. Naval Submarine School’s Basic Enlisted Submarine School in a ceremony aboard the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., July 26, 2024. This BESS graduation ceremony marks the first enlisted graduation for AUKUS. BESS prepares Sailors for the fleet by teaching them the basic theory behind the construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines, including ship systems, organization, and safety. (U.S. Navy photos by Lauren Laughlin)