BANGOR, Wash. (Sep. 5, 2017) Family and friends welcome home the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Alabama is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released) 170905-N-UD469-067 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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