YOKOSUKA, Japan (August 22, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate (Weapons) Oscar Avalos, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group 7, poses for a portrait on the pier at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. “I joined the Navy for college, thinking I would just do a 4-year stint," said Avalos. "But I stayed because I realized that being in the Navy is awesome. I love submarines. I became infatuated with every single aspect of it, and I can’t wait to continue on through my career.”

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