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Petty officer returns
GROTON --- Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Raymend G. Clay, a 2004 graduate of Pomfret School, assigned to Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, following a six-month deployment. Clay joined the Navy in March 2006.
The crew conducted months of specialized training prior to deployment. The training prepared USS New Hampshire to operate in some of the world's most complex operating environments.
USS New Hampshire departed for deployment March 13 and conducted maritime security and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of operations. During their six-month deployment, while the USS New Hampshire steamed 36, 000 nautical miles, the Sailors received many qualifications and promotions.
While on deployment, USS New Hampshire connected with fourth and fifth graders from Heritage Elementary in Saline, Mich. Students from the Michigan elementary-school sent nearly 200 letters to the crew of the attack submarine, which were read throughout the deployment. The letter-exchange was launched prior to their deployment.