091125-N-7705S-020 NORFOLK (Nov. 25, 2009) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) prepare deck rigging before receiving lines from a tugboat while en route to Naval Station Norfolk. Montpelier is returning from a scheduled six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)
091125-N-7705S-096 NORFOLK (Nov. 25, 2009) Vice Adm. Jay Donnelly, commander, Submarine Force, congratulates the crew of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) over the ship's 1MC as the boat transits the Elizabeth River toward Naval Station Norfolk. Montpelier is returning from a scheduled six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)
091125-N-7705S-093 NORFOLK (Nov. 25, 2009) Vice Adm. Jay Donnelly, commander, Submarine Force, congratulates Electronics Technician 2nd Class Robert Flores for exceptional performance aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765). Montpelier is returning from a scheduled six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)
091125-N-7705S-035 NORFOLK (Nov. 25, 2009) Torpedoman's Mate 3rd class Christopher Machreiner, from Pittsburgh, Pa., mans the helm of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) as the boat transits the Elizabeth River toward Naval Station Norfolk. Montpelier is returning from a scheduled six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)