NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 23, 2008) Santa Claus salutes the national ensign aboard the Los-Angeles class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) as the colors are shifted following the submarine's return to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment. While deployed, Boise participated in five anti-submarine warfare exercises with several European Allies and performed two missions that supported Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet objectives and national security interests of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer)