USS Texas returns to base after six-month deployment

Groton, Conn. — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on May 1 after completing a sixmonth deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Navy officials said.

Capt. Philip Castellano, commander of Submarine Squadron 12, welcomed the crew home and praised their performance during the deployment.

“Texas and her crew did an outstanding job throughout their deployment,” Castellano said.