221004-N-ZZ999-0122 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) – Master Chief Petty Officer Travis Skipper, acting chief of the boat for the USS Oregon (SSN 793), is the last man down the hatch before departing the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner)