United States Navy submariners often spend extended months at sea, mostly submerged without internet and limited outside communication. On the Virginia-class submarine USS South Dakota, culinary specialists face the unique challenge of preparing meals for up to 150 crew members in very confined spaces. While docked at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, Business Insider observed how these cooks efficiently manage tight quarters, sparse resources, and long working hours to sustain crew morale and energy.