BANGOR, Wash. (March 21, 2017) Cmdr. Gene Severtson, commanding officer of the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733), embraces his family as the boat returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Nevada is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base 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) 170321-N-UD469-147 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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