Sailors heave a line to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) during sea and anchor detail upon return to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., following a strategic deterrent patrol. The boat is one of four ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads. ( Navy photo by Lt. Katherine Diener)

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