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USS New York arrives in Manhattan to participate in 9/11 eventsPhoto by Sgt. Randall A. Clinton

NEW YORK - Crew mem-bers aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) man the rails and present honors while passing The World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum as the ship arrives in Manhattan, Sept. 8. The crew of New York participated in numerous events throughout the city honoring the victims and responders from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Aboard were family members of victims and first responders from 9/11, along with the crew and Marines assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. New York was built with 7.5 tons of steel recovered from Ground Zero.

SUBASE Commemorates 10 year anniversary of 9/11 attacks

By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Few dates in American history invoke such a wide range of emotions as September 11, 2001. Shock, horror, sadness, and pride fill the hearts of much of the nation when the simple phrase “9/11” is spoken.

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, the Navy New London Community com-memorated the 10th Anniversary of that fateful day, with a ceremony at the Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Library and Museum to honor those lost on 9/11 and the more than 6,000 service men and women who have made the ulti-mate sacrifice in defense of freedom since.

More than 350 guests gathered at the Nautilus pier on the Thames River for the solemn occasion which included a 21-gun salute by Naval Submarine Support Facility’s Weapons Department , the display of two banners featur-ing the names of those lost on 9/11 and in the War on Terrorism, and a flag retirement ceremony conducted by the Groton area Chief Petty Officers Association.

Army Sergeant Sean Emond, a veteran of the War on Terrorism, was an honored guest and featured speaker for the event. Emond, a resident

of Hampton, Connecticut, served two tours in Ramadi , Iraq and is now a Veterans Liaison at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Waterbury. He reflect-ed on the attacks of 9/11 and the choices he made after that fateful day.

“As the days wore on, the attack on America weighed heavily on me,”

said Emond. “There were days, I could not look at myself in the mirror, knowing that we were at war, and I had not yet served my country.”

In August of 2004, Emond at age 32, enlisted in the Army. When most people his age are more worried about mortgages, children’s college tuition

and car payments, Emond chose to serve.

Serve he did; as a member of 2nd Brigade 1st Armour Division, 6th infantry regiment he deployed Iraq. At the end of his first enlistment when he was contemplat-ed returning to civilian life, Emond was designat-ed a “stop loss” and served

an additional two years in Iraq. He finally returned home September 7, 2009.

“For the veterans that are here today, I thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made,” added Emond. “You paved the way for future gen-erations and because of you, we have freedom in

Naval Submarine School Sailors participate in 9/11 walkBy STSCM(SS)

Rory Wolgemuth

NEW YORK, N.Y. – More than 300 Naval Submarine Base New London, Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL) Sailors participated in the 9/11 Rememberance Walk in New York City, Sept. 10. The walk took the Sailors through the streets of the city along the Hudson River and concluded at ground zero.

The United Services Organization of New York sponsored the event which gave the Groton area Sailors a chance to visit the Big Apple and take part one of this year’s 9/11 anniversary commemoration events.

“I was honored to represent the world’s greatest Navy, in the world’s greatest city,” said Sonar Technician Master

Chief Rory Wohlgemuth from SUBSCOL.

“(The walk) sparked a lot of personal memories for me; the day was filled with stories of friends and family. I felt a profound humility when a NYPD officer came up and thanked me for my service; all I could think was how thankful I was for his.”

“It was a very sobering experience to take part in the Remembrance Walk on the 10-year anniversary,” said Seaman Austin Duetsch, a Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) student who took part in Saturday’s event.

“I enjoyed the Remembrance Walk and the opportunity to take part in it,” said Fireman recruit Joshual Altman, a student in BESS. He added that it was also great to be able to get a chance to get close to the

new memorial. “This Remembrance Walk

was an incredible event and shed a great light on just how far reaching the USO is and the lengths they go to in

order to ensure service mem-bers around the world have a home away from home,” said Electronics Technician Chief Gary Stephenson, an instructor at SUBSCOL.

“Bravo Zulu to USO for mustering such an overwhelming out-pouring of support today and throughout the year.”

Photo by Heather Kelley-Schaeffer

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Chief Religious Programs Specialist Chasity Morales from Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL) searches for the name of a fallen family member on the War on Terror banner prior to the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum.

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Tobacco Cessation classes offered

Tobacco Cessation classes are being offered through the Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Groton’s Health Promotions Department in September. Group 1 meets on Tuesdays (Sept. 20, and 27) at Anchor’s Landing, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Group 2 meets on Thursdays (Sept. 15, 22, and 29) at NBHC from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (860) 694-4466.

Church to host tag, bake sale

St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, located at 178 Linwood Ave. in Colchester, will host a Tag and Bake Sale in the church hall, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. For more informa-tion, call (860) 537-2069.

Local History Fair at Groton Library

The Groton Public Library is hosting a Local History Fair, Sept. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. Some groups scheduled to attend the fair include: Groton Historical Society, Mystic River Historical Society, Indian & Colonial Research Center, Friends of Fort Griswold and DAR - the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter, Avery Memorial Association, and the New London County Historical Society.

The public is invited to speak with representatives to discover what their orga-nizations offer or just to reminisce about the “good old days.” The groups will be selling books and mem-orabilia. There will be a drawing of door prizes for those who attend.

This program is free and open to the public. No regis-tration is required. Call the library at (860) 441-6750 or visit www.grotonpl.org for more information.

SUBVETS announce new events

On Sept. 20, the Holland Club will have their month-ly luncheon at 11:30 a.m., at the clubhouse. The guest for this luncheon will be Captain Dave Roberts, Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine School. A maximum of 60 people can be accommo-dated. Advanced reserva-tions are required. Contact Bud Atkins or the Base Commander to make res-ervations.

SUBVETS Groton will host their monthly Steak ‘N’ Eggs Brunch, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. Regular brunches are served on the remaining Sundays of the month.

All events are only open to members of U.S. SUBVETS and their guests.

SUBVETS Groton Base will hold their monthly meeting Oct. 3 at their clubhouse, located at 40 School Street in Groton, at 6:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Persons interested in joining SUBVETS are also welcome to attend.

For directions, costs or additional information about SUBVETS Groton or any of the above events, contact SUBVETS Groton Base Commander John Carcioppolo at (860) 514-7064.

Groton’s Fall Festival is coming

Groton’s Sixth Annual Fall Festival is coming soon. Mark your calen-dar and save the impor-tant date, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. This is a spe-cial community event created and sponsored by the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, go to grotonbiz.com or call the Chamber at (860) 572-9578.

News in your community

The University of Connecticut Avery Point Campus will host a series of information sessions on its Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) programs for adult learners. The information sessions will be held Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 5 from noon to 1 p.m.; Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sessions will include free refreshments and take place on the UConn-Avery Point campus, located at 1084 Shennecossett Road in Groton.

The information sessions provide an overview of the BGS and BPS Degree Programs, which are specifically designed for returning adult students with 60 credits or an associate’s degree. Sessions include a question and answer period and are open to the general public. UConn’s Center for Continuing Studies will pay the $95 program application fee for information session attend-ees who decide to apply to the BGS Program. Call (888) BGS-5556 to register and for directions to the campus, or register online at BGS.UCONN.EDU.

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Newest IDC’s Join the Fleet


GROTON, Conn. – The Navy’s newest Independent Duty Corpsman joined the fleet Sept. 9, as 10 Hospital Corpsmen (HM) and one Singapore Military Domain Expert (ME) graduated from the Naval Undersea Medical Institutes (NUMI) Independent Duty Corpsman Course. The 11 Sailors endured a 15-month course which trained them to perform patient care and associated shipboard admin-istrative and logistical duties. HM2’s McNeely and Snook were meritoriously promoted to HM1 during the graduation, and all ten Corpsmen took the oath of reenlistment before receiving their certificates. IDC Class 235 are, in alphabetical order: HM1 Michael A. Bindner, HM1 Jose L. Delgado, HM1 Jon I. Eustaquio, ME1 Elton Goh, HM1 Romualdo A. Humarang, HM1 Geoff F. Hunley, HM1 Ralf Lange, HM2 Matthew C. McNeely, HM1 Carlos A. Rodriguez, HM2 Adam D. Snook, and HM1 Gary J. Sweet.

Classes graduate from SUBSCOLBy William Kenny

SECFGROTON, Conn. -

Thirty-six Sailors of Class 11090 graduated from the Submarine Electronics Computer Field, SECF, Apprentice course, Aug. 25.

The SECF “A” school combines a core cur-riculum of Electronics, Fire Control and Sonar Technician skills and abil-ities while emphasizing team training and cross rating familiarization.

Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Thyrone

Staunton, Fire Control Technician 1st Class (SS) Brian Osborne and Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SS) Matthew Vine were instructors.

Electronics Technician Seaman Sean Dziuvenis, STSSN Shane Corbridge and FTSN John Skaggs were Class Honormen.

STSSN William Hagebush, ETSN Aason Brown-McClaron and ETSN Eric Avena were honored for Personal Excellence.

Electronics Technician Seaman Apprentice William Pratt was merito-riously advanced because

of academic performance. SOBC

Seventy-one officers, Class 11050, gradu-ated from the Submarine Officer Basic Course, Sept. 1. Commander Lance Harpel, Production Management Assistant, Repair Department, Naval Submarine Support Facility, was the guest speaker.

Ensign Kyle Davis received the L. Y. Spear Award and a gold watch as class honorman in rec-ognition of his overall superior academic perfor-mance.

Ensign Moses Park was recipient of the Admiral

Andrew I. McKee Award.The McKee award is

given to the graduate who displays excellence in the submarine systems and diving trainer portions of the course and, who dem-onstrates superior perfor-mance in the areas of sub-marine design and safety.

Lieutenant Joshua Fischer was awarded the Naval Submarine League Tactical Excellence Award for achieving the greatest understanding of Target Motion Analysis (TMA) as measured by demonstrat-ed proficiency in plotting mechanics and fire control system operation.

Former USS Sargo Sailors visit SUBASEBy Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer CraggCommander, Submarine Group 2

Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - Former Sailors assigned to USS Sargo (SSN 583), and their families, visited the New England area and toured Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) and USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), Sept. 8.

Three of the boat’s for-mer commanding offi-cers, including retired

Captain Bob Douglass, Capt. Michael McBride, and Vice Admiral John H. Nicholson, Sargo’s second commanding officer who commanded the boat dur-ing her visit to the North Pole in 1960, made the trip to SUBASE.

While visiting the Submarine Force Library and Museum, USS Sargo (SSN 583) Association reunion members pre-sented the museum with a piece of original teak decking from the ship,

preserved by this year’s reunion host retired Capt. Rich Talipsky, to add to their collection.

“We are the only subma-rine museum operated by the U.S. Navy and in doing so we have become the primary collector for arti-facts, documents and pho-tographs relating to U.S. Submarine Force history,” said Lieutenant Commander Robert Sawyer, officer-in-charge, Submarine Force Library and Museum. “Receiving historical items from reunion groups like the Sargo Reunion adds a rich element of history and heritage for not only our museum but the thousands of guests who will visit our museum annually.”

The museum’s other col-lections include more than 33,000 artifacts, 20,000 significant documents and 30,000 photographs.

During the past two decades, the Sargo reunion committee has organized 12 formal events at various locations on both coasts of the United States. The reunion scheduled this year marks the first time the group has formally visited New England.

“Our reunions have spanned the country and have brought together the Sargo family from far and wide to rekindle and strengthen those bonds,” said Mike Hacking, Sargo reunion coordinator.

One of the reunion

group attendees, William Wolfe enlisted in the Navy in August 1938. Two years later he transferred to USS Sargo (SS 188) where he performed nine war patrols. Wolfe published a book in 1943 “The Pig Boat Almanac, USS Sargo” about his time aboard the submarine.

“He retired from the Navy in 1958 as a chief petty officer, but never lost his love for submarines. In 1987 he became editor of the Polaris magazine until 2010 at the age of 90,” said Hacking.

Hacking added that the group’s drive to meet every two years was forged on the bond the Sailors creat-ed years ago while at sea.

“We are very fortunate to have been shipmates on a submarine that pro-vided many rewards and challenges,” said Hacking. “During those times on board, we developed last-ing relationships. Sargo Sailors and friends enjoy an even greater bond that has been made stronger over the last two decades at twelve formal reunions.”

Other scheduled events while in New England include touring USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), visiting Battleship Cove to tour the Battleship Massachusetts, the sub-marine Lionfish and the destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, as well as a vari-ety of other events.

The Fleet Reserve Association’s Branch and Unit 20 will hold their regular month-ly meetings Sept. 15, at the Branch Home, located at 242 Thames Street, Groton. Unit 20 will meet at 6 p.m. and Branch 20 will meet at 7 p.m. All members in good standing are urged to attend these meetings. Membership in the FRA is open to all active duty, retired, and veterans of the Sea Services, i.e., the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Membership in the FRA Auxiliary, or Unit, is open to all spouses, children and step children over age 16, parents and grand-parents of FRA mem-bers in good standing. For more information, call the Branch Home at (860) 445-0731.

Fleet Reserve Association, Inc., Branch 20, will host their first breakfast of the season, Sept. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Branch Home. There will also be breakfasts on the third Saturday of October, November, and December. Beginning Jan. 1, breakfasts are held on the first and third Saturdays through May. This breakfast boasts an extensive menu for a donation of only $5. Volunteers to

help with the breakfasts are always welcome. Call (860) 445-0731 and leave a message for Charlie.

Branch 20 will sponsor any student in grades 7 through 12 who is interested in entering the Fleet Reserve Association’s annual Americanism-Patriotism Essay Contest for a chance to win the top prize of a $10,000 savings bond. Prizes are also awarded at the Branch, Regional, and National level for each grade. Only winners in each grade at each level are forwarded for further consideration at the next level. The top prize is the overall winner at the National level. Students’ parents do not have to be mem-bers of the Fleet Reserve Association, but the stu-dent must be sponsored by a Branch or an FRA member. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. For information on how to enter, call the Branch Home at (860) 445-0731 and leave a message for the Branch Secretary.

The October Board of Directors meeting will be held Oct. 4, at the Branch Home, at 6 p.m. All Branch and Unit members in good standing are invited at attend.

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GROTON, Conn. – Left, Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Amanda Visinho from Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Port Operations Department pencils in an answer during the Fall 2011 Navy-wide advancement exam at Morton Hall gymnasium, Sept. 8. More than 150 Sailors from SUBASE and its tenant commands participated in the exam.

Making the ‘paygrade’

Volunteers wanted for lab studyThe Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

is currently recruiting active duty and past submari-ners, including retirees, to participate in a research study looking at the effects of submarine duty on bone mineral density and body composition, which will be determined by dual x-ray absorptiometry. The total time involved in this study will be about three hours. As part of the study, you will have a free bone and body composition scan and answer questions and receive information about your dietary and exercise habits.

If you are interested, or would like more infor-mation, contact Lieutenant Heath Gasier at (860) 694-4680 ([email protected]) or Lt. Annely Richardson at (860) 694-5220 ([email protected]).


GROTON, Conn. - During the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration at the Submarine Force Library and Museum (SFLM), a banner that listed the names of the victims and first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 was displyed. The Banner, along with the War on terror banner which lists the names of those service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11 were produced by the SFLM staff who spent the summer listing the names of the lost. The staff along with museum patrons, Chief Petty Officer Selectees and other military members filled in the more than 3,000 names.

GROTON, Conn. – Right, The Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL) Silver Dolphins parade the colors during the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary C o m m e m o r a t i o n on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum.

GROTON, Conn. –Above, a large American flag hangs from the basket of Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Fire Department’s C-15 Ladder Truck. The flag draping from the truck stood as a symbol of the fire department’s solidarity with their lost brethren during the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

Left, Fire fighters from Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Fire Department fold the American flag fol-lowing the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum. Besides proudly display-ing the American flag on their trucks the SUBASE fire department lives by the motto emblazened upon them, “Protecting those who defend America.”

Below, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Command Master Chief Tommy Vatter shares the story of USS Providence (SSN 719) with personnel attending the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum. Much like the first responders who rushed towards danger in New York, Providence and her crew, who were sail-ing home from deployment turned back to bring the fight to those who had attacked America.

Remembering,Honoringthe Fallen

GROTON, Conn. - Above, Chief Religious Programs Specialist Chasity Morales from Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL) delivers the prayer during the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration at the Submarine Force Library and Museum.

Right, The United Services Organization (USO) of Metropolitan New York Liberty Bells perform the National Anthem during the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum.

Photos by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair


GROTON, Conn. – Above, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Commanding Officer, Captain Marc W. Denno shares his memories of the 9/11 attacks with members of the audi-ence during the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum.

Left, U.S. Army Sergeant Sean Emond shares his experiences of time in Iraq with the audi-ence during the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration at the Submarine Force Library and Museum, Sept. 11. Emond was deployed for two tours in Iraq before joining VITAS as a service member representative.

GROTON, Conn. – Above, Chief Petty Officer Selectees line up to perform the retirement of the American flag during Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum. During a flag retirement, the flag is cut into strips leaving the 13 individual stripes and the field of blue. At the Commemoration, Chief Select Deryn Lacombe read “Old Glory” as the flag was ceremoniously burned.

Below, Chief Petty Officer Selectees pose for a group photo with Submarine Force Library and Museum (SFLM) Command Master Chief Kerry Meng (Left) and Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Command Master Chief Tommy Vatter (Right) following the Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 11, at the Submarine Force Library and Museum. The Chief Selects, along with Master Chief Meng ceremoniously retired a worn American flag during the commemoration.

GROTON, Conn. – Above, a banner displaying the names of the United States Military service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice during the War on Terror. The banner was one of two banners on display during Navy New London Community 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration at the Submarine Force Library and Museum (SFLM). SFLM staff members, Chief Petty Officer Selectees, Museum guests and other military members, hand wrote the more than 6,000 names to the banner during the summer.

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Command Master Chief Tommy Vatter , master of ceremonies for the commemoration, spoke about the role the submarine force has played in the War on Terrorism.

On 9/11, the Los Angeles class submarine, USS Providence (SSN 719) was an element of the Enterprise Battle Group, said Vatter. The submarine like the rest of the Battle Group was approaching the end of their six-month deployment.

Providence’s Commanding Officer at the time, Commander Scott Bawden, was in the communications room waiting for baseball highlights when the first reports of 9/11 were received, remarked Vatter.

“It was immediately clear to me that we weren’t going home anytime soon,” Vatter quoted Bawden as saying.

On October 7, 2001, Providence took part in the opening salvo of the War on Terrorism – conducting Tomahawk missile strikes deep into Afghanistan.

“Today, as the War on Terrorism continues, the fast attack submarines homeported at SUBASE, and the Sailors and civilians of the base’s more than 70 tenant commands, remain just as committed to serving as our Nation’s sword and shield as the USS Providence and her crew a decade ago,” said Vatter

To honor America’s sacrifice over that decade, the Museum commissioned two banners which were on display at Sunday’s ceremony

“Through the efforts of Liz Murphy, Petty Officer 2nd class David Myers, Petty Officer 3rd class Brian Tewart and those of members of the community who visited the museum and took up a pen, the banners we see on Nautilus Pier today are emblazoned with the names of those lost on 9/11 and in the War on Terrorism,” noted Vatter. “These banners are testaments to the fact that we will never forget.”

SUBASE Commanding Officer, Captain Marc W. Denno, who also spoke at the event, put into context the commemoration’s elements of prayer, honoring sacrifice, and the retiring of a worn U.S. flag.

“So, while we remember 9/11 today and all those lost, and as we reflect on the ten years since that fateful day, we do have a comfort. …A comfort that has seen us through the difficult times, a comfort that stands with us as we face the future. We have our faith, fam-ily, and flag, and we should never forget,” concluded Denno.

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NORFOLK, Va. – Two waterfront Norfolk, Va.- based submarine com-mands consolidated dur-ing a ceremony held at

Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 1. During the cer-emony, Commander, Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC) consoli-dated under Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 6, and Commander Richard B. Alsop, commander, NSSC

transferred his leadership role to Captain Eugene P. Sievers, commander, COMSUBRON 6.

Capt. Michael E. Jabaley, a rear admiral select and who currently serves as the Virginia Class Program Manager, was the guest speaker.

“Today is an oppor-tunity to celebrate the entire staff of NSSC,” said Jabaley. “In a submarine homeport with more than one squadron, an NSSC is established to provide the services that don’t specifically relate to the operation of submarines at

sea. Legal, medical, sup-ply, administration, per-sonnel, force protection, computer networks, and personnel security - they are all support functions, but are tremendously vital to the operations of the submarines.

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squadron, then the sup-port functions are rolled into that single squad-ron. So with the end of Squadron Eight earlier this year, NSSC Norfolk is dis-established and rolled into Submarine Squadron Six. NSSC Norfolk has shown great flexibility in how they supported the fleet. They built a blueprint for how to support our crews across a wide array of areas. Their primary met-ric, the combat readiness of the submarine crews, speaks for itself.

“Without a doubt, NSSC Norfolk is a treasure trove of best practices that must be mined to ensure the continued health of the submarine force. This is a testament to Cmdr. Alsop, his people, and all those who came before him. When the bell rang, NSSC Norfolk answered it and got the job done.

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Losing NSSC is an unfortu-nate result of the changing fleet, but we don’t have to lose what was built here.”

With Rear Admiral Richard P. Breckenridge, Commander, Submarine Group Two, observing, Jabaley presented Alsop with his third Meritorious Service Medal citing him “for outstanding meritori-ous service while serving as commanding officer of Naval Submarine Support Center, Norfolk from October 2009 to September 2011. Commander Alsop’s professionalism and initia-tive were the cornerstone to Norfolk-based sub-marines maintaining an exceptional state of opera-tional readiness.”

Alsop then reflected on his tour.

“Today, Naval Submarine Support Center Norfolk is being disband-ed and I cannot help but feel a great sense of loss

and yet also of pride,” said Alsop, who will temporar-ily serve on the squad-ron staff until he receives permanent orders. “Times change and militaries must change with them. There has to be consolida-tion and there has to be economy of scale. Perhaps one of the reasons for our success as a military force is because we have accept-ed that need for change. If we had not we would still be using wooden sailing ships armed with cannons instead of the modern sleek nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.

“With a staff of approxi-mately 90 people we pro-vided support for the sub-marines homeported in Norfolk, as well as for any submarine visiting from around the world, includ-ing two foreign submarine visits. NSSC also supported eight submarine deploy-ments, coordinated the

logistics for more than 300 submarine underways and arrivals, and more than 50 high value escort missions executed without inci-dent by our boat division. Additionally, we also supported eight change-of-command ceremonies, two decommissionings, and one commissioning. To the men and women of Naval Submarine Support Center, your accomplish-ments speak for them-selves. Well done!”

Sievers concluded the ceremony with his accep-tance of additional leader-ship.

“This ceremony culmi-nates six months of work resulting in the consolida-tion of three organizations – Submarine Squadron Eight, Submarine Squadron Six, and Naval Submarine Support Center into one efficient submarine squad-ron,” he said. “I congratu-late Cmdr. Alsop for his efforts in meticulously planning this transition. He and his staff detailed a plan that defined our

final billet structure and the role of each person. Throughout the time of flux, the service provid-ed by NSSC to the sub-marines to Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Naval Shipyard remained the highest quality. Well done!

“The consolidation is all about efficiency and we have taken this unique opportunity to streamline processes, co-locate per-sonnel of like-functions, reduce administration requirements and realign directives to support the core mission of Submarine Squadron Six. Each of these efforts was designed to bring our commanding officers to the forefront. We rely on our command-ing officers and chiefs of the boats to tell us what they need, and they are key tenets of Line of Effort One in the Design for Undersea Warfare.

“Our core mission is to prepare our ships for deployment to the opera-tional commanders and

the organization is well aligned to accomplish that task for our eight assigned submarines.

I am excited to accept the challenge of continu-ing to improve this new

organization and deliver combat ready ship fast attack submarines to the fight wherever and when-ever they are called for. God bless this nation and our Navy.”

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NORFOLK, Va. - Captain Michael E. Jabaley pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Commander Richard B. Alsop, Commander, Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC), during the Commander, Submarine Squadron Six (COMSUBRON 6) and NSSC consolidation at Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 1.

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