Sailor Stands Watch as USS Hawaii Prepares for Maintenance in Australia

A sailor aboard the fast attack submarine USS Hawaii stands watch as the vessel prepares for maintenance by submarine tender USS Emory S. Land during a scheduled port visit to HMAS Stirling Navy Base in Australia on August 23, 2024. This visit is part of the AUKUS Pillar 1 initiative, supporting Australia’s effort to acquire conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability. The maintenance highlights ongoing collaboration between the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. under the AUKUS security partnership.–Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Victoria Mejicanos