241220-N-GR655-1134 GROTON, Conn. (December 20, 2024) – Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Ferro, a culinary specialist attached to the first-in-class fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) and winner of the traditional “first kiss,” embraces his fiancé, Jessica McCosker, during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 20, 2024. Virginia and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)
Date Taken: | 12.19.2024 |
Date Posted: | 12.20.2024 14:35 |
Photo ID: | 8812179 |
VIRIN: | 241220-N-GR655-1134 |
Resolution: | 2625x3476 |
Size: | 3.35 MB |
Location: | GROTON, CONNECTICUT, US |
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