NORFOLK, Va. — A Navy submarine and its crew are back home after returning to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) had been deployed to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. While on deployment, the Albany steamed approximately 36,000 nautical miles with the crew supporting diplomatic relationships by conducting port visits in Rota, Spain; Toulon, France; and Faslane, Scotland.
While the Albany was on deployment, the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe.
“Our loved ones at home held the front lines against an unseen threat while we were out performing our mission,” said Command Master Chief (Submarine) Dustin Rushing, Albany's chief of the boat, in a news release. “I am happy to be back home with my family, and thankful for all of the Albany families who maintained the homefront during a challenge none of us anticipated or planned for prior to deployment.”
