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NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (May 15, 2025) Cmdr. Christopher Rose, center, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), observes mooring operations as the boat returns to Naval Base Point Loma following a 7-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. Alexandria is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron T. Smith)