BANGOR, Wash. (NNS) – The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. During the patrol, the submarine made a scheduled port visit to Apra Harbor, Guam to exercise another base in the Pacific for ballistic-missile submarine operations and increase the operational awareness for the crew. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/released) 161223-N-UD469-015 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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