080222-N-8467N-004 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 22, 2008) Storekeeper 2nd Class Mike Hyatt shovels off the pier next to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) on a blustery, snowy morning. A snowstorm arriving earlier than predicated caused problems across the region and Sailors on Naval Submarine Base New London had to work hard to keep up with it. U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski (Released)

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080124-N-8467N-002 NEW LONDON, Conn. (Jan. 24, 200) The fast-attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) Chief of the Boat Senior Chief Machinist Mate Manny Meneses checks the aft end of the ship as Philadelphia pulls into Submarine Base New London. Philadelphia returned from a scheduled six-month deployment during which they were attached to the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski (Released)