BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 5, 2017) Cmdr. Paul Reinhardt, commanding officer of the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), embraces his family at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Alabama 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) 170905-N-UD469-098

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