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    Tuesday, June 04, 2024

    USS California comes home

    Information Technician 1st Class Claude Brown has a long hug with his daughter, Amelia, 7, during the USS California’s homecoming Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    The USS California (SSN 781) is pushed towards its pier by tugboats John P. Wronowski and Paul A. Wronowski during its homecoming Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    People watch while the USS California (SSN 781) arrives at its pier during its homecoming Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    Lt. Thomas Krysil holds his son, Christopher, 2 months, for the first time with his wife, Lt. Molly Krysil, looking on during the homecoming of the USS California (SSN 781) Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    Sailors stand topside on the USS California (SSN 781) during its homecoming Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    The family and girlfriend of Lt. Jr. Grade Ben Klick react as the USS California (SSN 781) approaches the pier during its homecoming Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    Sailors from the Naval Submarine School march to the pier for the homecoming of the USS California (SSN 781) Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    Machinist Mate 3rd Class Jaden Register and his wife, Hailey, embrace during the USS California’s homecoming Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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    Groton ― The USS California (SSN 781) arrived at its home base Thursday at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton.

    The USS California, a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, was deployed for four months spending time in the European Command Area of Operations.

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