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2016 NAVAL SUBMARINE LEAGUE

WELCOME TO THE 34TH

ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS BIOGRAPHIES

ADM FRANK CALDWELL, USN ................................................................................ 4

VADM JOSEPH TOFALO, USN ................................................................................... 5

RADM MICHAEL JABALEY, USN ............................................................................. 6

MR. MARK GORENFLO ............................................................................................... 7

VADM JOSEPH MULLOY, USN .................................................................................. 8

VADM TERRY BENEDICT, USN ................................................................................ 9

RDML BILL MERZ, USN .............................................................................................. 10

RADM FRITZ ROEGGE, USN ...................................................................................... 11

FORCM(SS) STEPHEN CAPPS, USN .......................................................................... 12

FORCM(SS) PAUL DAVENPORT, USN ..................................................................... 13

VADM ROBERT BURKE, USN .................................................................................... 14

PROGRAM MANAGER PANEL BIOGRAPHIES

CAPT GEORGE (RICH) ARNOLD, USN .................................................................... 15

CAPT STEVEN HARRISON, USN .............................................................................. 16

CAPT JOHN NEWTON, JR., USN ............................................................................... 17

CAPT J. STEVEN RAMSEY, JR., USN ........................................................................ 18

CAPT ROBERT A. WOLF, USN .................................................................................. 19

JUNIOR OFFICER PANEL BIOGRAPHIES

LT CHARLES GOODMAN, USN ................................................................................ 20

LT. J. R. HARTSFIELD, USN ....................................................................................... 21

LT. AARON MARCHANT, USN ................................................................................. 22

LT. TRAVIS NICKS., USN ........................................................................................... 23

LT. AL PERRY, USN ..................................................................................................... 24

STS CALL FOR PAPERS ................................................................................................. 25

2016 DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES

DR. EDWARD G. LISZKA ............................................................................................ 26

ADM BRUCE DEMARS, USN RET .............................................................................. 27

ADM WILLIAM D. SMITH, USN, RET ....................................................................... 28

2016 LITERARY AWARD WINNERS ............................................................................ 29

2016 FLEET AWARDEES

CDR PATRICK B. CLARK ............................................................................................ 30

LSCM(SS) KEVIN M. GIBBS ....................................................................................... 31

LCDR NATHAN D. LUTHER ....................................................................................... 32

MMAC(SS/SW) JASON F. DAVIS ............................................................................... 33

ETN2(SS) DARREN L. ENSLEY .................................................................................. 34

LCDR JONATHAN V. AHLSTROM ............................................................................ 35

LCDR WILLIAM C. MCBRIDE ..................................................................................... 36

CAPT BRADFORD S. NEFF ......................................................................................... 37

2016 EXHIBITORS ............................................................................................................ 38-44

NAVAL SUBMARINE LEAGUE CORPORATE MEMBERS ..................................... 45

2016 PHOTO AWARD WINNERS .................................................................................. 46-47

NOTES ................................................................................................................................. 48-49

SAVE THE DATE .............................................................................................................. 50

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AGENDA

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

BUSINESS SESSIONS GRAND BALLROOM

1245 – 1300 RADM John B. Padgett III, USN, Ret. President, Naval Submarine League

NSL Annual Meeting

1300 – 1345 ADM Frank Caldwell, USN Director, Naval Reactors

1345 - 1430 VADM Joseph Tofalo, USN Commander, Submarine Forces

1430 – 1445 BREAK

1445 – 1530 RADM Michael Jabaley, USN PEO Submarines

1530 – 1600 Mr. Mark Gorenflo Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx)

1600 – 1645 VADM Joseph Mulloy, USN Deputy Chief of Naval Operations

for Integration of Capabilities and Resources

1730 – 1830 President’s Reception for Awardees SKYVIEW (by invitation only)

1830 – 2130 Reception EXHIBIT ROOM/FOYER/GRAND BALLROOM

Thursday, 27 October 2016 0700 – 0750 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST EXHIBIT ROOM/FOYER

BUSINESS SESSIONS GRAND BALLROOM

0750 – 0800 RADM John B. Padgett III, USN, Ret. President, Naval Submarine League

0800 – 0845 VADM Terry Benedict, USN Director for Strategic Systems Programs

0845 – 0915 RDML Bill Merz, USN Director, Submarine Warfare (N97)

0915 – 1000 RADM Fritz Roegge, USN Commander, Submarine Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet

1000 – 1015 BREAK

1015 – 1100 Program Managers Panel Overview with Q&A

1100 – 1130 Fleet Awardees Panel Awardees Q&A

1130 – 1230 Break EXHIBIT ROOM/FOYER

1215 – 1230 Awardees’ Pictures with VCNO SKYVIEW

AWARDS LUNCHEON GRAND BALLROOM

1230 – 1330 Awards Luncheon Admiral Bill Moran, USN

Vice Chief of Naval Operations

1330 – 1400 NSL Awards Program Presentations to CSL/CSP Awardees

1400 – 1415 BREAK EXHIBIT ROOM/FOYER

1415 – 1445 Junior Officer Panel Speaker Panel

1445 – 1530 FORCM (SS) Stephen Capps, USN FORCE, Atlantic Submarine Fleet

FORCM (SS) Paul Davenport, USN FORCE, Pacific Submarine Fleet

1530 – 1615 VADM Robert Burke, USN Chief of Naval Personnel

BANQUET

1800 – 1900 Banquet Reception EXHIBIT ROOM/FOYER

1900 – 2200 Banquet GRAND BALLROOM

Ms. Christine Fox –

Senior Advisor at JHU-APL

Recognition of Distinguished Civilian: Dr. Edward Liszka and

Distinguished Submariners: Admiral Bruce DeMars, USN, Ret. and Admiral William D. Smith, USN, Ret.

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ADMIRAL FRANK CALDWELL

DIRECTOR,

NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM

Admiral James Caldwell received his commission graduating with distinction from the United States

Naval Academy in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. He also holds a Master of

Science in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Caldwell commanded USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) homeported in Norfolk, Virginia; Submarine De-

velopment Squadron (DEVRON) 12 in New London, Connecticut; Submarine Group 9 in Bangor, Wash-

ington; and the Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Hawaii. His sea tours include service in both the At-

lantic and Pacific Fleets. His Operational assignments include duty as a division officer on USS Boston

(SSN 703), engineer officer on USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (GOLD), and executive officer on USS Buffa-

lo (SSN 715).

Ashore, Caldwell served on the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board and later as Under-

sea Warfare (USW) Requirements officer on the staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He also

served as senior member of the Naval Submarine Force’s Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team; on the

Joint Staff as deputy director for Politico-Military Affairs for Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza-

tion, Russia and Africa; and deputy commander for U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint Functional Compo-

nent Command for Global Strike in Omaha, Nebraska and as Naval Inspector General, Washington Navy

Yard, D. C. His most recent tour was on the (Office of Naval Operations) OPNAV Staff as the Director,

Navy Staff.

He assumed his duties as the Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in August 2015.

Caldwell’s awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion

of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement

Medal, and the Naval Submarine League’s VADM Charles A. Lockwood Award for Submarine Profes-

sional Excellence.

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VICE ADMIRAL JOSEPH E. TOFALO

COMMANDER,

SUBMARINE FORCES

Vice Admiral Joe Tofalo grew up in upstate New York and graduated with distinction from the

U.S. Naval Academy in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He also holds a

Master of Science in Engineering Management from Catholic University of America. His father was

a 35-year career naval officer, and his mother a Navy WAVE, one of the first enlisted women in the

Navy.

A career submarine officer, his at-sea assignments include: USS Flasher; USS Michigan; and

USS Montpelier. His at-sea command assignments were as commanding officer, USS Maine, and

Commander, Submarine Squadron 3.

Staff assignments include: three assignments on Commander, Submarine Forces staff; two assign-

ments on Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces staff; four assignments on the Chief of Naval Operations

staff; U.S. Joint Forces Command; and the Joint Staff.

Selected for rear admiral in December 2009, his first flag assignment was as Assistant Deputy

Chief of Staff for Global Force Management and Joint Operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. In

August 2011, he relieved as Commander, Submarine Group 10, and in December 2013 as Director,

Undersea Warfare on the Chief of Naval Operations staff in the Pentagon.

Vice Admiral Tofalo assumed his current duties in September 2015. As Commander, Submarine

Forces he is the Undersea Domain lead, and is responsible for the submarine forces strategic vi-

sion. As Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic he commands all Atlantic-based U.S. submarines,

their crews, and supporting shore activities. These responsibilities also include duties as Commander

Task Force (CTF) 144, CTF 84 and CTF 46. As Commander, Allied Submarine Command, he acts

as the principal strategic advisor to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Strategic Commanders on

submarine related issues.

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A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Rear Admiral Michael Jabaley graduated with high honors from

Vanderbilt University in 1984 with Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, and was

commissioned via Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Jabaley holds a master’s degree in engineering administration from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree

in business administration from the Naval Postgraduate School, and is a graduate of the Command and

Staff Course of the Naval War College and of the Joint and Command Staff Officer School of the

Armed Forces Staff College (National Defense University).

Jabaley’s sea tours include assignments aboard USS Drum (SSN 677), USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USS

City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) and command of USS Louisville (SSN 724) from May 2002 to August

2004.

On shore, Jabaley has served on the staff of commander, Submarine Group 8 in Naples, Italy; as a

technical assistant to the director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion; on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as

an operations officer in nuclear operations; as senior inspector of the Tactical Readiness Evaluation

Team and Force Navigator on the staff of commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and as dep-

uty commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 1 in Pearl Harbor.

Jabaley served in the Virginia Class Submarine Program Office from 2006 to 2012, the last four

years as program manager, delivering four of the Navy’s newest fast attack submarines.

Jabaley was selected for flag rank in 2011. His flag assignments include Naval Sea Systems Com-

mand (NAVSEA) vice commander, command of Naval Undersea Warfare Center and NAVSEA deputy

commander for Undersea Warfare. Jabaley was selected for his second star in March 2015 and relieved

as program executive officer (PEO) Submarines in October 2015. His portfolio includes the Ohio Re-

placement SSBN and Virginia SSN programs, which are the 2nd and 3rd largest programs in the Depart-

ment of Defense.

His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. He is the first recipient

of the Naval Submarine League’s Vice Admiral J. Guy Reynolds Award for Excellence in Submarine

Acquisition. He is proudest of the accomplishments of his crew in earning the SUBRON-3 Battle Effi-

ciency Award, awarded to USS Louisville in January 2004, and the accomplishments of his staff in earn-

ing the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award, awarded to the Virginia Program Office in Oc-

tober 2008.

REAR ADMIRAL MICHAEL E. JABALEY

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER

FOR SUBMARINES

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MR. MARK GORENFLO

DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT EXPERIMENTAL (DIUx)

Mark Gorenflo joined the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) in October 2015. DIUx is a

Silicon Valley based initiative that will serve as a conduit between leading edge innovators and the Depart-

ment of Defense.

Mark served as the Principal Director to the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Policy [DUSN

(Policy)] from July 2009 to September 2014. He served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for

the Department of Veterans Affairs in April 2008. From September 2007 to April 2008, he served as Act-

ing Principal Director for Forces Transformation & Resources for the Under Secretary of Defense for Poli-

cy. From August 2005 to August 2007, he served as the Director of Communications for the 7th Vice

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM E. P. Giambastiani, USN. He began his Civil Service career as

the Director of the Commander’s Advisory Group for NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transfor-

mation and Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia from October 2004 to August

2005.

From 1983 to 2004, Mark served as a submariner in the United States Navy, retiring as a Commander.

During his Navy career, he served aboard USS Norfolk (SSN 714); USS Montpelier (SSN 765) as new

construction Engineer; USS Georgia (SSBN 729)(Blue) as Executive Officer; and commanded USS Parche

(SSN 683).

Mark graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1983. He studied politics

and philosophy at the University of Oxford and is an Executive MBA candidate at the University of Cali-

fornia, Berkeley. He has been awarded the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award,

CJCS Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of

Merit with Gold Star, among other personal, unit and campaign awards. He is a Life Member and an award

winning author of both the U.S. Naval Institute and the Naval Submarine League.

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Born in New York City, Vice Admiral Joseph Mulloy grew up moving about America as the

son of a naval officer. He graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1979 with a

Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering. He also attended Harvard Graduate School of

Business, graduating in 1987 with a Master of Business Administration.

His operational submarine assignments were aboard USS Trepang (SSN 674),

PCU Miami (SSN 755) as engineer officer, USS Puffer (SSN 652) as executive officer. He served

as commanding officer of USS San Juan (SSN 751) and commander Submarine Squadron 15 in

Apra Harbor, Guam. In addition to the normal SSN deployments, Mulloy has twice deployed to the

Arctic and has surfaced at the North Pole.

Mulloy’s significant shore assignments include tours as Plans and Briefing officer and the Spe-

cial Operations assistant to the Special Operations Division of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI

-009G), Financial officer at the Pentagon in Operations Division, Office of Budget and Reports

(NAVCOMPT), deputy commander of Submarine Squadron 4, executive assistant to the director,

Submarine Warfare Division for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO N7/N8), Division

chief of the Program, Budget and Analysis Division (PBAD) for Chairman of Joint Chiefs (JCS J8).

Mulloy’s first flag assignment was as deputy chief of staff for Plans, Policies and Requirements,

U.S. Pacific Fleet (N5N8), followed by a short tour as director, Programming Division, OPNAV

(N80). Mulloy’s most recent assignment was as the deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Budg-

et (FMB) / Director, Fiscal Management Division, OPNAV (N82) from October 2009 to December

2013.

Mulloy is currently assigned as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Integration of Capabilities

and Resources (OPNAV N8) in Washington, D.C.

Mulloy’s personal decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superi-

or Service Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (three awards), Meritorious Service Medal (four

awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), and the Navy and Ma-

rine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards).

VICE ADMIRAL JOSEPH P. MULLOY

DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS,

INTEGRATION OF CAPABILITIES

AND RESOURCES

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VICE ADMIRAL TERRY BENEDICT

DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC SYSTEMS

PROGRAMS

Vice Admiral Benedict is assigned as director of the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs

(SSP). His previous flag assignment was as program executive officer for Integrated Warfare

Systems, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)

in Washington, D.C.

Benedict transferred to the engineering duty officer community in 1985 then reported to SSP

in 1988 as a lieutenant. He has had nine previous billets within SSP in numerous technical

branches including a field tour at the Missile Manufacturing Facility and as the deputy director/

technical director.

Benedict also had three tours in Naval Sea Systems Command as a systems engineer, as the

executive assistant to the commander and Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems

(PEO IWS).

He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982 with a bachelor's degree and holds a

Master of Science in engineering science and a Master of Business Administration. He is a grad-

uate of the Advanced Program Management Course at the Defense Acquisition University, the

Executive Leadership Course at Carnegie Mellon, and is a certified project management profes-

sional.

Benedict assumed command as the 13th director of Strategic Systems Programs May 7, 2010

and was promoted to Vice Admiral May, 28 2013.

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Rear Admiral Bill Merz, a native of San Diego, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1986

with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. He subsequently earned master’s degrees from The

Catholic University of America and the U.S. Naval War College.

Merz qualified submarines and served as a junior officer on USS Haddo (SSN 604). He served as

engineer officer on USS Boise (SSN 764) and as radiological controls officer on USS Proteus (AS

19). He commanded the deep submergence vessel (DSV) “Submarine NR-1”, USS Memphis (SSN

691) and Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 12.

In his first flag assignment he served as commander, Naval Mine & Anti-Submarine Warfare Com-

mand (NMAWC) and commander, Task Force 77 in San Diego. Ashore, he conducted submarine de-

sign research in Carderock, Maryland, completed two tours in the Pentagon as a budget programmer

on both the Navy and joint staffs, served as head of the Naval Reactors’ “Line Locker” and as chief-of

-staff for Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic, Commander, Task Force 144.

In March 2015 he assumed his duties as commander, Submarine Group 7 and commander, Task

Force 74 in Yokosuka, Japan, and commander, Task Force 54 in Bahrain. His teams were responsible

for undersea operations in both the U.S. Central and U.S. Pacific Commands, a combined area that

spans from the International Dateline to the Suez Canal.

Merz is currently the director, Undersea Warfare Division (N97) in Washington, D.C., and is re-

sponsible for the planning, programming and budgeting for acquisition, operational readiness and

modernization of the submarine force and its support.

He has completed nine overseas deployments in support of U.S., Joint and Coalition submarine

operations in the Pacific Command, European Command, Central Command and Africa Command.

The crews he served with collectively earned six unit awards, five Battle “E”s and the Atlantic Fleet’s

Battenberg Cup.

REAR ADMIRAL BILL MERZ, USN

DIRECTOR, SUBMARINE WAFARE (N97)

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Rear Admiral Fritz Roegge is an honors graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of

Science in Mechanical Engineering and was commissioned through the Reserve Officers' Training

Corps program. He earned a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the Catholic Univer-

sity of America and a Master of Arts with highest distinction in National Security and Strategic Studies

from the Naval War College. He was a Fellow of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar

XXI program.

His sea tours include USS Whale (SSN 638), USS Florida (SSBN 728) (Blue), USS Key West

(SSN 722), and command of USS Connecticut (SSN 22). His major command tour was as commodore

of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 22 with additional duty as commanding officer, Naval Support Ac-

tivity La Maddalena, Italy.

Ashore, he has served on the staffs of both the Atlantic and the Pacific Submarine Force command-

ers; on the staff of the director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion (NAVSEA 08); on the Navy Staff in the

Assessments Division (N81) and Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13); in the Secretary

of the Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs; as the head of the Submarine and Nuclear Power Distribu-

tion Division (PERS 42) at the Navy Personnel Command (NPC), and as an assistant deputy director in

both the Strategy and Policy (J5) and the Regional Operations (J33) Directorates on the Joint Staff.

Roegge completed his first flag officer assignment as the deputy commander, Joint Functional

Component Command for Global Strike at U.S. Strategic Command. He then served concurrently as

commander, Submarine Group 8; commander submarines, Allied Naval Forces South; deputy com-

mander, 6th Fleet; and director of Operations and Intelligence (N3), U.S. Naval Forces Europe-

Africa. Most recently he served as director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13) with a

concurrent period as director, Total Force Manpower Division (N12) on the Navy Staff.

REAR ADMIRAL FREDERICK “FRITZ” ROEGGE

COMMANDER

SUBMARINE FORCE, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET

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FORCE(SS) STEPHEN CAPPS

FORCE, ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FLEET

Master Chief Stephen Capps is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. After completing basic training in Or-

lando in April 1986 and Sub School in Groton, Connecticut, he served on the USS HENRY L. STIM-

SON (SSBN 655) as a member of torpedo division, with subsequent tours on the USS PENNSYLVA-

NIA (SSBN 735), USS CAVALLA (SSN 684), USS MAINE (SSBN 741) and the Combat Systems En-

listed Advisor on the USS TUCSON (SSN 770). While serving onboard USS PENNSYLVANIA, USS

MAINE and USS TUCSON, all three submarines were awarded the Battle Efficiency “E” from their

respective squadrons.

Shore assignments include Instructor Torpedoman “A” School Orlando, FL., Vertical Launch Sys-

tem Program Manager at NAVSEA 07T at the Navy Yard in Washington DC and Commander, Subma-

rine Squadron Six Torpedoman in Norfolk, Virginia.

Master Chief Capps reported in March of 2010 as the Chief of the Boat on board USS BOISE (SSN

764). During the course of his two deployments, BOISE was awarded two Battle Efficiency awards, and

only the 3rd submarine in over 100 years to win the Fleet Forces Battenberg Cup for being the #1 Over-

all Warship in the Atlantic Fleet. Following his COB tour, Master Chief Capps was selected to relieve

as the Submarine Squadron Six Command Master Chief and now serves as Force Master Chief for

Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic.

Master Chief Capps is authorized to wear the Navy Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star,

Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medals with three gold stars and

various individual and unit awards. He is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy and the Navy’s

Command Master Chief/Chief of Boat Capstone course, the MCPON’s Executive Leadership course,

CNO’s Naval Senior Leadership Seminar, and holds an Associate’s degree in Oceanography.

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FORCE(SS) PAUL DAVENPORT

FORCE, PACIFIC SUBMARINE FLEET

Command Master Chief Davenport, a native of Thorndale, Texas, enlisted in the United States Navy

in June 1991. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illi-

nois, he completed both Submarine School and Torpedoman “A” School.

In March 1992, he reported to USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) stationed in San Diego, California and

completed three Western Pacific Deployments. In June 1996 he transferred to Naval Submarine School

as a Machinist Mate “A” School instructor. In May 1999, after qualifying Master Training Specialist, he

transferred to USS PORTSMOUTH (SSN 707), completed two more deployments and was advanced to

Chief Petty Officer in September 2001. In January 2002, he transferred to USS BREMERTON (SSN

698), made another deployment and change of homeport from San Diego to Pearl Harbor. In April

2004, he transferred to COMSUBPAC TRE Team. He reported to USS CHEYENNE (SSN 773) in

2007 where he was advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer and completed his seventh deployment. He

served at Submarine Squadron ONE from November 2007 to August 2009. He completed his first

Chief of the Boat assignment on USS GREENEVILLE (SSN 772) from 2009 to 2011 where he was ad-

vanced to Master Chief Petty Officer and completed his eighth Western Pacific Deployment. His sec-

ond COB tour was on USS OHIO (SSGN 726) (BLUE) from 2011 to 2013, completing two more de-

ployments and he was selected as Command Master Chief. In 2013 he transferred to the staff for Com-

mander Submarine Squadron ELEVEN in San Diego and served as the Command Master Chief until

2016.

He currently serves on the staff for Commander Submarine Forces, U. S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii as

the Submarine Forces, Force Master Chief.

His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Com-

mendation Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5 awards), and various unit

and campaign awards.

Command Master Chief Davenport is married to the former Katherine Turner of Garden Grove, Cal-

ifornia and has five children; Tyler, Jacob, Brice, Shane, and Kaitlin.

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VICE ADMIRAL ROBERT BURKE

CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

Vice Admiral Robert Burke grew up in Portage, Michigan, and holds bachelor’s and master’s de-

grees in electrical engineering from Western Michigan University and the University of Central Florida.

Burke’s operational assignments include service aboard both attack and ballistic missile submarines,

including USS Von Steuben (SSBN 632), USS Maryland (SSBN 738) and USS Bremerton (SSN

698). He commanded USS Hampton (SSN 767) in Norfolk, Virginia, and was commodore of Subma-

rine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 12 in Groton, Connecticut. Burke was recognized by the Unit-

ed States Submarine League with the Jack Darby Award for Leadership in 2004 and the Vice Admiral

James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership in 2005.

His staff assignments include tours as an instructor and director for the Electrical Engineering Divi-

sion at Naval Nuclear Power School, junior board member on the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Ex-

amining Board, submarine officer community manager/nuclear officer program manager; senior Tacti-

cal Readiness Evaluation Team member at Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; the dep-

uty director for Operations, Strategy and Policy Directorate (J5) at United States Joint Forces Com-

mand; the division director, Submarine/Nuclear Power Distribution (PERS-42); and director, Joint and

Fleet Operations, N3/N5, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

As a flag officer, Burke has served as deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet; director of operations (N3),

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa; commander, Submarine Group 8; and most recently as director, Mili-

tary Personnel Plans and Policy (OPNAV N13).

He assumed duties as the Navy’s 58th chief of naval personnel, May 27, 2016. Serving concurrently

as the deputy chief of naval operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education) (N1), he is re-

sponsible for the planning and programming of all manpower, personnel, training and education re-

sources for the U.S. Navy. He leads more than 26,000 employees engaged in the recruiting, personnel

management, training and development of Navy personnel. His responsibilities include overseeing Na-

vy Recruiting Command, Navy Personnel Command and Naval Education and Training Command.

His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (five awards) and various

campaign and unit awards.

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2016 SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM MANAGER PANEL

CAPTAIN GEORGE (RICH) ARNOLD

Captain Arnold graduated with a B.S. in Marine Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1992. Fol-

lowing Nuclear Power training, CAPT Arnold reported to the USS PARCHE (SSN 683) in November of

1993. He completed three deployments during this tour prior to transferring to the Nuclear Power Training

Unit, Charleston in December of 1996.

After shore duty, CAPT Arnold attended the Submarine Officer Advance Course and reported to the USS

MONTPELIER (SSN 765) in November of 1999 for duty as the Engineer Officer. During this tour, he com-

pleted a UNITAS deployment to South America. In November of 2002, CAPT Arnold transferred to the Of-

fice of Undersea Surveillance on the OPNAV staff.

He then attended the Air Force Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama. Following this

tour, he reported to the USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN 706) as Executive Officer. While onboard, ALBU-

QUERQUE conducted a six month CENTCOM deployment and was awarded the 2006 COMSUBRON TWO

Battle Efficiency “E”.

In June of 2007, CAPT Arnold transferred to Washington, D.C. where he served as the Director of Under-

sea Warfare Programs for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

CAPT Arnold took command of USS DALLAS (SSN 700) in August of 2009. During his tour, DALLAS

completed a shipyard availability and a six month CENTCOM deployment. He completed his command tour

in March of 2012.

Following command, CAPT Arnold reported to OPNAV N81 where he served as the analysis section head

for the Force Structure and Integration Branch from April of 2012 to November of 2013. He served as the

Director of Fleet Integration for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office (PMS406) from November

of 2013 to April of 2015. He served as the Director for Future Systems and Fleet Liaison for the Submarine

Acoustics Program Office (PMS401) from April of 2015 to April of 2016. In April of 2016, he relieved as

the Program Manager for PMS401.

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CAPTAIN STEVEN M. HARRISON

Captain Harrison grew up in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and

State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He earned a Master of

Science Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1998.

After receiving his commission from Officer Candidate School in 1990, Captain Harrison attended Nuclear

Power School in Orlando, Florida and Nuclear Prototype Training in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to

submarine command, his operational assignments have included division officer tours in USS JOHN C. CAL-

HOUN (SSBN 630) (BLUE) and USS CHEYENNE (SSN 773), Engineer Officer tour in USS TUCSON

(SSN 770) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Executive Officer tour in USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758) at San Die-

go, California.

Captain Harrison relieved as the 13th and final Commanding Officer of USS LOS ANGELES (SSN 688) at

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in August 2008. While Captain Harrison was in command, the crew conducted the

ship’s last Western Pacific deployment, earned the Submarine Squadron ONE Battle Efficiency “E”, and de-

commissioned the ship in February 2011 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Captain Harrison’s shore tours have been with the Naval Reserve Officer Training Unit at The Ohio State

University; the Personnel Exchange Program with the UK Royal Navy at the Maritime Warfare Centre in

Portsmouth, England; Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; senior member of

the Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Assistant

Program Manager in the Joint Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404).

Captain Harrison served as Major Program Manager for Undersea Systems (PEO IWS 5.0) from May

2014 until April 2016, where he was responsible for sonar system software development for the submarine

and surface forces; procurement, installation, and support for surface navy sonar systems; and undersea war-

fare command and control systems. He relieved as Major Program Manager in the Joint Undersea Weapons

Program Office (PMS 404) in April 2016, where he is responsible for development, procurement, and sustain-

ment of heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes and undersea targets.

Captain Harrison lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife, Lisa. His daughter, Lindsay, is married and

has a daughter, Harper.

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CAPTAIN JOHN NEWTON, USN

Captain John Newton is a member of the Naval Acquisition Community – serving as Program Man-

ager for the SOF Undersea Mobility Program (PMS399) within Program Executive Office for Subma-

rines (PEOSUB). He was born in Florida but considers himself a native of Manchester, TN and graduat-

ed from the United States Naval Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English.

Following initial pipeline training and certification on the nuclear propulsion plant, he served aboard

6 fleet submarines in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility culminating with Command of

USS Maryland (SSBN 738 BLUE) from 2009-2011. Other assignments included service aboard USS

Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641 GOLD), USS Topeka (SSN 754) as a junior officer, USS Memphis (SSN

691) and USS San Juan (SSN 751) as Engineer Officer, and USS Scranton (SSN 756) as Executive Of-

ficer. Fleet deployments have supported operations in the Northern Atlantic, Arabian Gulf, Mediterra-

nean, and Western Pacific as well as 6 Strategic Deterrent Patrols (four in command).

Shore assignments have included service at the Joint Staff (J8), Chief of Naval Operations (N87 and

N80), Commander Carrier Group Four, and the Office of Secretary of Defense (USD AT&L). Post

graduate education was conducted in concurrence with shore assignments and includes University of

Maryland College Park (MBA in Finance and Information Systems - 1999), Naval War College (Joint

Professional Military Education), and Defense Acquisition University (DAWIA Level 3 in Program

Management). Following Command in 2011, CAPT Newton transitioned to the Acquisition Community

and joined the staff of the NAVSEA Program Executive Office for Submarines, most recently within the

office of Advanced Submarine Systems (PMS394).

Personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3

awards, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Navy Commendation Medal (5 awards). CAPT New-

ton is most proud of the many winning teams he has served with and 5 Battle Efficiency Ribbons from

his fleet assignments.

He is married to the former Ms. Cynthia Sly of Gaithersburg, MD and has one son Matthew. Person-

al interests include guitar, golf, Cub Scouting, and triathlon.

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CAPTAIN STEVE RAMSEY, USN

Captain Steve Ramsey is a native of Tampa, Florida. He graduated

from Florida State University with a BA in Physics in 1993 and re-

ceived his commission through the Nuclear Power Officer Candidate

Program. After completing nuclear power and basic submarine train-

ing, he served on USS KENTUCKY (SSBN 737 BLUE) from 1995 to

1998. On KENTUCKY, he held the positions of RCA, DCA, TSO,

QAO, Ship’s Diving Officer, and Drill Coordinator.

From November 1998 to April 2001, CAPT Ramsey was assigned

to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command where he was an in-

structor and later director of enlisted Chemistry, Materials, and Radi-

ological Fundamentals. He lateral transferred to the Engineering Du-

ty Officer community while at Nuclear Power School and was accept-

ed for graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

While at MIT, CAPT Ramsey studied load monitoring of ship-

board electrical systems and completed a yearlong submarine concept

design sponsored by NAVSEA 05U Advanced Concepts Division. He received the degree of Naval

Engineer and a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in June of 2004.

CAPT Ramsey completed the Engineering Duty Officer Qualification Program while stationed at

Norfolk Naval Shipyard from August 2004 to October of 2006. While there he served as Assistant

Project Superintendent for the USS GEORGIA (SSGN 729) ERO/conversion and USS CHARLOTTE

(SSN 766) DMP projects, Deputy Project Superintendent for the USS ALBANY DMD project, and

Submarine Type Desk Officer in the Business and Strategic Planning Office.

Following his qualification tour, CAPT Ramsey was assigned to the Regional Support Group (RSG)

in Groton, CT as the Regional Maintenance Officer from October 2006 to November 2009. While

there he was responsible for the material condition of 17 homeported fast attack submarines at the

SUBASE. While permanently assigned to RSG, he completed a nine month Individual Augmentation

assignment to Iraq in the area of counter-IED electronic warfare.

After his tour in Groton, CAPT Ramsey was assigned as the Integrated Submarine Imaging System

(ISIS) Project Manager for the Submarine Imaging and EW Systems Program Office (PMS435) in

Washington, D.C. from November 2009 to June 2012. This was followed by a tour in the Pentagon as

the Branch Head for Submarine Platforms, OPNAV N97 until September 2014. Following his Penta-

gon tour, he was responsible for compliance with the Defense Acquisition System, all procurement ac-

tions, and all aspects of the AN/SLQ-25 system as an APM in PMS415.

CAPT Ramsey’s personal awards and professional certifications include the Bronze Star, certifica-

tion to level three in the area of Project Management, and certification as a Master Training Specialist

by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. He resides in Alexandria, VA with his cat Henry and a

Chesapeake Bay retriever named Barley.

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CAPTAIN ROBERT A. WOLF

SUBMARINE ESCAPE & RESCUE PROGRAM MANAGER (PMS 391)

Captain Robert Wolf of Fort Worth, Texas, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1995 with a

Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering. He also holds a Master of Science in Engineering

Management from Catholic University of America and Naval Engineer and Master of Science in Sys-

tems Engineering degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Upon commissioning, Wolf completed nuclear power training and submarine school and reported to

USS KEY WEST (SSN 722) where he qualified in submarines and served as a division officer in engi-

neering and weapons departments deploying twice to the Western Pacific. Wolf then served as an ac-

tion officer for the Director, Submarine Warfare Division (OPNAV N87) for submarine escape & res-

cue and Arctic programs. He transferred into the Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) community and

completed his EDO qualifications at Norfolk Naval Shipyard where he was the deputy project superin-

tendent for the USS CHARLOTTE (SSN 766) depot modernization period. Subsequently, Wolf

served at Program Executive Officer (PEO) Carriers, as the assistant program manager for testing and

technical issues for USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77); at PEO Submarines as the executive assis-

tant to the PEO and as the assistant program manager for Post-Delivery VIRGINIA Class submarines;

at Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair in Newport News, Virginia as the Submarine Pro-

ject Officer and VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Manager’s Representative where he worked on

12 new construction submarines, delivering two, as well as completing two major submarine repair

availabilities; and at Director, Submarine Warfare (OPNAV N97) as the branch head for VIRGINIA

Class new construction and in-service submarine hull, mechanical & electrical maintenance and mod-

ernization.

Wolf currently serves as the Program Manager for Submarine Escape and Rescue (PMS 391) where

he is responsible for development, acquisition, test and evaluation, life cycle support, foreign military

sales and certification for all undersea escape, rescue and survivability systems for the US Navy.

Wolf has received various personal and campaign awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal

with two gold stars and Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars.

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2016 SYMPOSIUM JUNIOR OFFICER PANEL

LIEUTENANT CHARLES GOODMAN

Lieutenant Charles Goodman is a native of Patchogue, New York. He graduated from Virginia

Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in

2011.

Upon commissioning, Lieutenant Goodman completed the Advanced Nuclear Power Course in

Charleston, SC and graduated from the Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit MARF in Ballston Spa,

NY.

Lieutenant Goodman reported to the USS Tucson (SSN-770) in Pearl Harbor, HI. During his

tour, he completed two Western Pacific Deployments, one Eastern Pacific Deployment, and one

CNO Availability Shipyard period. Lieutenant Goodman served as the Electrical Assistant, Reactor

Controls Assistant, and Communications Officer.

His personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards)

and various unit awards.

Lieutenant Goodman lives with his wife, formerly Jamie-Lynne Joyce of Patchogue, NY in An-

nandale, VA.

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LIEUTENANT J. R. HARTSFIELD

A native of Tomball, Texas, Lieutenant Hartsfield graduated from Texas A&M University in

2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

Afloat, Lieutenant Hartsfield completed his division officer tour aboard the submarine USS JIM-

MY CARTER (SSN 23) as the Quality Assurance Officer. During his sea tour he made three de-

ployments in support of national security.

Ashore, Lieutenant Hartsfield is working as an engineer in the Advanced Submarine Systems sec-

tion at Naval Reactors as well as working towards a Masters of Business Administration at the Uni-

versity of Maryland.

Lieutenant Hartsfield’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Med-

al and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards). Unit awards include a Presiden-

tial Unit Citation. He is married to his wife Jenna.


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LIEUTENANT AARON C. MARCHANT

Lieutenant Marchant currently serves as Operations Production Officer, Operational Support

Branch for the Chief of Naval Operations (N2N6F21). He graduated summa cum laude from

Yale University in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics and Astronomy, and

entered the Nuclear Power Officer Candidate Program, commissioning as an ensign from Of-

ficer Candidate School in September 2010.

After completing basic submarine and nuclear training in September 2012, he reported

onboard the USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), where he completed two deployments to the EUCOM

area of responsibility, including four under-ice transits of the Arctic Ocean, supporting various

missions vital to national security. During his tour, Lieutenant Marchant served as Ship’s Div-

ing Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Assistant Engineer, and Chemistry and Radiological

Controls Officer.

As the Operations Productions Officer for the CNO Operational Support Branch Lieutenant

Marchant coordinates various high-level briefings and administers a national intelligence pro-

gram.

Lieutenant Marchant is authorized to wear the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal

and the Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

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LIEUTENANT TRAVIS NICKS

Lieutenant Travis Nicks was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Nicks and the Honorable Judge

Linda Morrissey. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2011 with a Bachelor of Sci-

ence in Ocean Engineering and a minor in Spanish Language.

LT Nicks served onboard the USS SANTA FE (SSN 763) from April 2013 to April 2016 for

his junior officer tour. While onboard the USS SANTA FE, LT Nicks served as Chemical and

Radiological Controls Assistant, Local Area Network Officer, Communications Officer, and As-

sistant Operations Officer. In that time USS SANTA FE conducted two deployments with six

missions vital to national security, two Submarine Command Course classes, 2014 RIMPAC,

and various underways in support of research and development. During this tour, LT Nicks was

the recipient of the 2015 Charles Rush award from the Aloha Chapter of the Naval Submarine

League for outstanding performance by a junior officer in Pearl Harbor.

LT Nicks has been awarded three Naval Achievement Medals. He is most proud of serving

with the two-time winners of the Submarine Squadron 7 Operations Red and Green “N” and the

2015 Battle “E”. LT Nicks is an Action Officer at the Pentagon and lives in Alexandria, VA

with his wife.

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LIEUTENANT AL PERRY

Lieutenant Al Perry grew up in Navy homeports around the world before graduating high

school in the Washington, DC area. He studied international relations at the United States Naval

Academy and commissioned in 2010. After completing initial submarine and nuclear power

training, LT Perry reported onboard USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN 705) in April

2012. While onboard, he completed one Western Pacific deployment, served as the Chemistry

and Radiological Controls Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, and Assistant Engineer, and

was selected as the 2014 Submarine Squadron SEVEN Shiphandler of the Year. LT Perry re-

ported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, DC in May 2015.

LT Perry is married to LT Vanessa Perry, assigned to the Nuclear Enlisted Community Man-

ager (N133). They currently live in Alexandria, Virginia.

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DR. EDWARD G. LISZKA

Director Emeritus of the Applied Research Laboratory

The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Edward Liszka held the post of Director of the Navy’s Applied Research Laboratory and of

Defense Related Research Units at the Pennsylvania State University since his appointment in August

2002. He received emeritus status upon his retirement from Penn State in 2014. During his tenure as Di-

rector, ARL, the Laboratory made significant technological and engineering contributions to the design

and operational support of our submarines. These innovations focused on the design of advanced propul-

sors, submarine stealth, advanced materials for performance gain, manufacturing technology for cost re-

duction, cavitation and hydrodynamics R&D, submarine launched torpedoes, anti-torpedo torpedo and

offensive derivatives, large unmanned undersea vehicles, submarine navigation systems, and ISR applica-

tions. Prior to directing ARL, Dr. Liszka served as the Chief Scientist and Director of Research and Tech-

nology for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in Washington, D. C. in 2001 and 2002. Dr. Liszka

joined ARL in 1984 as the Associate Director responsible for the Undersea Systems Office. His previous

position was with the Naval Sea System Command where he was Technical Director and Deputy Program

Manager (PMS-406) for the Mk50 Advanced Lightweight Torpedo Program. Concurrently he also was

the U.S. Project Officer for International Data Exchange Agreements on undersea weapons with the na-

vies of eleven allied countries under the auspices of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Science

and Technology, International Plans and Programs. In recognition of his accomplishments, Dr. Liszka has

received the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award for career contributions to un-

dersea warfare (2014); the Superior Public Service Award from the Department of the Navy for contribu-

tions as ONR Chief Scientist (2002); the Bushnell Award for sustained distinguished service in undersea

technology R&D from the National Defense Industrial Association (1998); and the Sustained Superior

Achievement Civil Service Award from the Naval Sea Systems Command (1984). Dr. Liszka was award-

ed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Acoustics from

The Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. degree in Acoustics from The Catholic University of

America.

2016 DISTINGUISHED CIVILIAN

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2016 DISTINGUISHED SUBMARINER

ADMIRAL BRUCE DeMARS, USN, RET.

When Admiral DeMars retired in October 1996 after 44 years in the Navy both Houses of the Congress

passed resolutions honoring him for his long service to the country. Prior to his retirement he was, for 8

years, the Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion. This program included some 176 reactor plants on over 150

ships and submarines, 8 land based research and training reactors, 8 nuclear qualified shipyards, 2 Depart-

ment of Energy laboratories and an extensive commercial supplier base. He directed the transition of this

enterprise to the post-cold war period.

Admiral DeMars served as the Chief of Naval Operations principal assistant for submarine matters from

1983 to 1988. Before that he served as the Commander U.S. Naval Forces Marianas and as Commander in

Chief Pacific Representative for Guam and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

In his early years Admiral DeMars served on a surface ship and four submarines before commanding

the nuclear attack submarine, USS Cavalla. He took part in cold war submarine special operations in all

theaters. He commanded the Submarine Force’s tactical development squadron.

Shore duty tours included instructor duty at Nuclear Power School and Submarine School. Following

duty on an afloat submarine squadron staff he served as the head of the Atlantic Fleet Nuclear Propulsion

Examining Board. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1957 and attended the Armed Forces

Staff College.

Admiral DeMars served on several Fortune 500 boards and is past Chairman of the Duratek Corpora-

tion. He is a Member Emeritus of the Corporation of the Draper Laboratory and an advisor to industry and

government. He was Chairman of the Naval Historical Foundation and Chairman of the Naval Submarine

League. He was a member of the Yellow Ribbon Fund He was presented the 2009 U.S. Naval Academy

Distinguished Graduate Award, the 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the 2012 National Maritime His-

torical Society Distinguished Service Award. In 2016 he was named the Submariner of the Year by the Na-

val Submarine League.

Admiral DeMars is a member of the Metropolitan Club, the Burning Tree Club and the Alibi Club. He

golfs, fishes, gardens and reads.

Admiral DeMars was born on 3 June 1935 on the south side of Chicago.

He married Margaret Ann Milburn on graduation day from the Naval Academy in 1957. They have two

children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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2016 DISTINGUISHED SUBMARINER

ADMIRAL WILLIAM SMITH, USN, RET.

Admiral Smith was commissioned an Ensign in June, 1955, and report-

ed to the USS Bache (DDE470) where he served in the Engineering De-

partment and as Engineer for 30 months. He then attended Submarine

school and reported to the USS Hardhead (SS-365) where he served in var-

ious billets and qualified in submarines. After two years, in June, 1960, he

reported for Nuclear Power training, at New London, and then at the Nu-

clear Power Training Unit in Schenectady, NY. Upon completion of

training, he was ordered to the pre commissioning crew of USS Tinosa

(SSN-606) as Electrical Officer. After two years of duty, he was assigned

to the USS George Washington (SSBN-598) for 6 months as the Assistant

Engineer. In March of 1964 he reported to the USS Abraham Lincoln

(SSBN-602) as Engineer Officer until September, 1965. After completing

Naval Guided Missiles School in Dam Neck, VA, he reported as Executive

Officer of USS Will Rogers (SSBN-659) in November, 1965. In January, 1966 he was ordered to Executive

Officer of USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) when construction was delayed on USS Will Rogers.

He served as Executive Officer of Daniel Boone for 3 Commanding Officers from January, 1966 to

June 1968 when he reported to ComSubPac staff as the Fleet Ballistic Missile Plans officer until March,

1971. He then reported to USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655) as Commanding Officer until August,

1974. From August 1974, to August, 1976 he served on the Staff of Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet as

the Deputy, and then Senior Member of the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board. From Hawaii, he was

sent to his first tour of shore duty as the Director of Nuclear Power Personnel in the Bureau of Naval Per-

sonnel. In October, 1978, he was ordered as Squadron Commander to Submarine Squadron Fourteen in

Holy Loch, Scotland. This was the largest submarine squadron at the time with 7 submarines and 14

crews. Upon completion of this tour in June, 1980, he was promoted to Rear Admiral.

Admiral Smith reported to the CNO staff in June, 1980 and was assigned as the Director of Naval Com-

munications (OP-941). After three years in this position, he was ordered in June of 1983, as Commander,

Submarine Group Eight, and Commander of Nato Submarines Mediterranean, during the 1982-85 war in

Lebanon. In January, 1985, he returned to Washington and in June began serving as the Director of the

Navy Budget and the Director of the Fiscal Management Division (OP-82). In September, 1987 he was

promoted to Vice Admiral and assigned as the Director of Navy Program Planning (OP-090).

He served in this position until January, 1991 when he was promoted to Admiral, and assigned as the

US Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee. He completed this assignment in Septem-

ber, 1993 and retired from active duty in December, 1993, the last member of the Naval Academy Class of

1955, serving on active duty.

He formed a consulting firm, Heisler Corporation and became a full time Senior Fellow at the Center

for Naval Analyses. He became involved in a project with the US Canada Institute of Moscow to engage

the Russian Navy in productive dialogue after the Cold War, making 5 trips to Russia. He served as Chair-

man of the Board of Directors of the Naval Submarine League, and as Chairman of the Naval Mutual Aid

Association. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Advisors to APL at Penn State University. He

served as a Capstone Fellow at the National Defense University where he assisted in training the newly

selected flag officers.

He was a member of the Naval Studies Board of the National Academy of Sciences serving as Co

Chairman of the highly successful study on Network Centric Warfare for the CNO and consulted with sev-

eral other think tanks. He and his wife Sabra recently moved from Fayetteville, Pa to a retirement commu-

nity in Springfield, Va.

Admiral Smith’s awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service

Medal with Gold Star, the Legion of Merit with Gold Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, the

Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal.

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RADM JACK N. DARBY AWARD

Inspirational Leadership & Excellence of Command

COMMANDER PATRICK B. CLARK

COMMANDING OFFICER

USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750)

Commander Patrick B. Clark, a native of Bristol, Virginia, enlisted

in the Navy in 1991 as a Nuclear Machinist Mate and received an ap-

pointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1992. In 1996, He

earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and

received a commission as an Ensign.

Following initial training, he reported aboard USS PENNSYLVA-

NIA (SSBN 735) where he completed five strategic deterrent patrols

between 1997 and 2000. The Ship was awarded the Battle Efficiency

“E” for 1999. While onboard he served as Electrical Assistant, Main

Propulsion Assistant, Tactical Systems Officer and Quality Assurance Officer.

In 2000, he reported to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command as the Division Director for En-

listed Specialized Instruction. While there, he certified as a Master Training Specialist and complet-

ed his Masters of Business Administration Degree from the Citadel.

In 2004, he reported aboard PCU TEXAS (SSN 775) as the Navigation/Operations Officer and in

2005 reported aboard USS NORFOLK (SSN 714) as the Engineer Officer. While onboard, the ship

completed a CENTCOM deployment and was awarded the Battle Efficiency “E” and the Engineer-

ing “E” for 2006 along with a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

In 2007, he reported to the United States Special Operations Command as an Action Officer in

the J-8 branch. While there he completed JPME phase I qualifications.

In 2009, he reported aboard USS HAWAII (SSN 776) as the Executive Officer. While onboard,

the ship completed the maiden WESTPAC deployment for a Virginia Class and was awarded the

Battle Efficiency “E” for 2010 and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

In 2011, he reported to COMSUBPAC where he served as the Executive Officer of the Tactical

Readiness Evaluation Team as well as the Executive Assistant to the Commander.

He served as the Deputy Commander for Engineering for COMSUBRON SIX from December

2013 to August 2014.

He relieved as the Commanding Officer of USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750) in September

2014.

Commander Clark’s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy

Commendation Medal (five awards), the Joint Achievement Medal and the Navy Achievement Med-

al.

Commander Clark is married to the former Casondra Leigh Elton of Bristol, Virginia. They re-

side in Virginia Beach with their Daughter, Ashleigh

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MASTER CHIEF FRANK A. LISTER AWARD

Exceptional Leadership & Motivation While Serving As COB

MASTER CHIEF LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

(SUBMARINES)

KEVIN M. GIBBS

CHIEF OF THE BOAT, USS NORFOLK (SSN-714)

Master Chief Gibbs is a native of Detroit, MI and a graduate of Cass Tech-

nical High School. He enlisted in the Navy October 13, 1992. Master Chief

Gibbs attended Recruit Basic Training at RTC Great Lakes, IL storekeeper

“A” school at NTC Meridian, MS and Basic Enlisted Submarine School at

NAVSUBASE New London, CT.

In June 1993, Master Chief Gibbs reported aboard USS MEMPHIS (SSN-

691), where he served as a junior storekeeper and qualified Submarine War-

fare. During this assignment, MEMPHIS deployed to the North Atlantic and

completed an extensive shipyard period. He next served as Financial Manag-

er at Nuclear Power Training Unit in Charleston, SC.

In February 1999, Master Chief Gibbs reported aboard USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN-740) where he

served as a junior storekeeper. During this assignment, RHODE ISLAND completed three nuclear deterrent

patrols.

In February 2001, Master Chief Gibbs reported aboard USS HARTFORD (SSN-768) where he served as

the leading storekeeper. During this assignment, HARTFORD deployed to the Mediterranean. He was

peer tested and board selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer in 2004. He then transferred to Tri-

dent refit Facility Kings Bay, GA where he served as the Supply Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

and executed and individual assignment at Al Asad Air Force Base, Iraq.

In January 2008, Master Chief Gibbs reported aboard USS SCRANTON (SSN-756) where he served as

the Supply Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. During this assignment, SCRANTON conducted

CENTCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, and North Atlantic deployments. He served with crews that earned

Navy Unit Commendation and Battle “E” efficiency awards. He then transferred to Space and Naval War-

fare Center Atlantic where he qualified Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare.

In November of 2013 he relieved as the Chief of the Boat aboard USS NORFOLK (SSN-714). During

this assignment, he led NORFOLK on what would be her last CENTCOM deployment as she was slated for

decommissioning the following year. He served with crews that earned the Battle “E” efficiency award.

Master Chief Gibbs is currently serving as the Chief of the Boat aboard USS MONTPELIER (SSN-765).

During this tour MONTPELIER has completed a deployment to CENTCOM/EUCOM deployment. He is

serving with a crew that earned the 2015 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award.

Master Chief Gibbs has earned an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences from Excelsior University. He

is a graduate of the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (class 176) and Command Leadership School.

Master Chief Gibbs’ personal awards include Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Ma-

rine Corp Achievement Medal (six awards), and Navy Good Conduct Medal (seven awards). He is author-

ized to wear the Submarine Warfare insignia, SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin (two stars), and Enlisted Infor-

mation Dominance Warfare insignia.

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VADM CHARLES A. LOCKWOOD AWARD

Officer—For Professional Excellence

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER NATHAN LUTHER

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

USS NEVADA (SSBN 833) (GOLD)

Lieutenant Commander Luther is a native of Sacramento, California. He graduated from Stan-

ford University with distinction in Political Science and received his commission through the Na-

val Reserve Officers Training Corps in 2001. As an Olmsted Scholar, he earned a Master of Arts

in Politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India.

His first sea tour was on USS TOLEDO (SSN 769) where he completed a surge deployment in

support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a Fifth Fleet deployment. He served as the Engineer Of-

ficer on USS LA JOLLA (SSN 701), deploying to Fifth and Seventh Fleets. The ship earned the

COMSUBRON ONE Engineering Red E award in 2011.

He has served as the Executive Officer of USS NEVADA (SSBN 733)(GOLD) since 2014,

completing three strategic deterrent patrols. The ship earned the 2015 Pacific Fleet TRIDENT

Submarine Outstanding Performance and COMSUBRON 17 Battle Efficiency Awards.

Ashore, he served on the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board.

He and his wife, Heather, have two sons and reside in Silverdale, Washington.

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CPO—For Professional Excellence

MMACS(SS/SW) JASON F. DAVIS

USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758)

MMACS (SS/SW) Davis, a native of Hurricane, WV, completed Navy enlisted basic training in Great

Lakes, IL, in March 1997. Following completion of Basic Enlisted Submarine School he reported to the

USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN 730(G)), homeported out of Bangor, WA. During his tour he com-

pleted five strategic deterrent patrols. Upon completion of his initial sea tour in 2002 he reported to the

Submarine Maintenance Facility in San Diego, CA.

In April 2005 Senior Chief Davis reported to the USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39), homeported in Italy

as the Quality Assurance Division Leading Petty Officer. Advancing to First Class Petty Officer in 2008

he transferred to the Undersea Research Development team attached to USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN 23)

where he served as the Mission Auxiliary Leading Petty Officer. In this capacity he completed multiple

missions vital to national security.

Advancing to Chief Petty Officer in September 2012 he transferred to USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758)

homeported in San Diego, CA where he served as the 3M Coordinator, Auxiliary Division Leading Chief

Petty Officer, and acting Chief of the Boat (COB) (February to May 2016). During his tour he completed

a Western Pacific Deployment, Change of Homeport to Pearl Harbor, HI, Engineered Overhaul and ad-

vanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer.

Senior Chief Davis’ personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two

awards), Navy Achievement Medal (eight awards), and numerous campaign and unit awards.

Senior Chief Davis is married to the former Mayra Reyes of Los Angeles, CA. They have five children

Isabela, Leila, Teige, Trent, Terah.

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E-6 & Below For Professional Excellence

ETN2(SS) DARREN ENSLEY

USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750)

Born Oct 1, 1991 in Waukegan, Illinois while my father was attending Electronics Technician A-

School. After my father's enlistment my family relocated to Cartersville, Georgia where I was raised.

While growing up I knew I wanted to join the Navy, following in the footsteps of my Grandfather and

Father who both held the rating of Electronics Technician.

I attended Cartersville High School, concentrating on science, technology, and engineering classes.

After graduating in 2010 I signed my initial contract to join the Navy, and was sent to boot camp in

April of 2011. I then went to Nuclear Electronics Technician 'A' School, Nuclear Power School, and

NNPTU in Charleston, SC. After completing training I went to the USS Newport News in July of 2013.

While at the Newport News I qualified Engineering Watch Supervisor in under 3 years onboard and

while still a 2nd Class Petty Officer, which is a rare accomplishment. I took an interest in the ship's

Quality Assurance program eventually taking over Assistant Quality Assurance Officer (AQAO) which

is also rare for a 2nd class sailor in my rating to do. I will finish up my tour on the Newport News in

November of 2017 where I hope to leave and teach at Nuclear Power School.

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RADM FREDERICK B. WARDER AWARD

Outstanding Achievement

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JONATHAN V. AHLSTROM

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758)

Lieutenant Commander Ahlstrom, a native of Ellicott City, MD, graduated from the United

States Naval Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. Following

initial nuclear propulsion training, he reported to USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), homeported in

Groton, CT. During his tour he completed a Western Pacific Deployment and was selected as the

Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR Junior Officer of the Year (2006). Upon completion of

his division officer tour he served as the Flag Aide to the Director of Submarine Warfare Divi-

sion (N97) on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff in Washington D.C.

In January 2009 LCDR Ahlstrom reported to Submarine Officer Advanced Course in Groton,

CT where he earned the LY Spear Award for graduating as class honor man. He then reported to

USS WEST VIRGINIA (SSBN 736)(GOLD) homeported in Kings Bay, GA as the Engineer Of-

ficer. During his tour he completed three strategic deterrent patrols, a change of homeport to

Portsmouth, VA and began a Refueling Overhaul. While on WEST VIRGINIA the crew was

awarded the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy in recognition of outstanding improvement in battle ef-

ficiency and three consecutive Engineering Department “E” awards from Commander Subma-

rine Squadron Twenty (2009, 2010) and Commander Submarine Squadron Sixteen (2011).

Following his Engineer Officer tour, LCDR Ahlstrom was selected as a 2012 Olmsted Schol-

ar where he earned a Master Degree in Geopolitics from a political science institute in Aix-en-

Provence, France.

LCDR Ahlstrom currently serves as the Executive Officer on USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758)

homeported in Pearl Harbor, HI.

LCDR Ahlstrom is married to the former Megan Barnes of Gaithersburg, MD. They have four

children Alyssa, Wesley, Nicolas, and Benjamin.

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VADM LEVERING SMITH AWARD

Submarine Support Achievement

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM (CHRIS) MCBRIDE

A native of Durant, Mississippi, Lieutenant Commander McBride enlisted in the United States

Navy in March of 1989. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command,

Great Lakes, Illinois, he completed both Submarine School and Radioman “A” and “C” School in

Groton, Connecticut.

During the enlisted portion of his career he served onboard USS WILL ROGERS (SSBN 659),

USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735), USS MAINE (SSBN 741) and TRIDENT Refit Facility

Kings Bay GA advancing to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before being selected to receive a

commission through the LDO/CWO Program in June 2003.

As a commissioned officer he has served on the staffs of Commander Submarine Forces U.S.

Atlantic Fleet, Commander Submarine Squadron 17, USSTRATCOM JFCC Global Strike, Com-

mander Submarine Forces U.S. Pacific Fleet, and is currently serving as the Electronics Material

Officer for Naval Submarine Support Command Pearl Harbor Hawaii.

Lieutenant Commander McBride’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service

Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with Gold Stars), Joint Service Achieve-

ment Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with Gold Stars) as well as multi-

ple unit and service awards.

Lieutenant Commander McBride is married to the former Cheryl D. Keith of Sallis, Mississip-

pi. They have two children: Gage McBride (21) and Bradley McBride (16).

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VADM J. GUY REYNOLDS AWARD

Submarine Acquisition

CAPTAIN BRADFORD S. NEFF

Captain Neff graduated magna cum laude from the University

of California at Berkeley in December 1985, earning a Bachelor of

Science in Mechanical Engineering, and received his commission

through Aviation Officer Candidate School in November 1987.

His initial fleet assignment was as a General Unrestricted Line

Officer assigned to VA-94, a fleet A-7 squadron homeported at

NAS Lemoore, CA. He filled numerous billets, including Person-

nel Officer and Administrative Department Head. During his tour,

the squadron embarked on USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), com-

pleted an around the world cruise, and was awarded the Navy Bat-

tle Efficiency "E" award. In April 1991, Captain Neff lateral

transferred to the nuclear community.

Captain Neff reported in September 1992 to the USS NORFOLK (SSN 714) homeported in Nor-

folk, VA, where he was assigned several Division Officer billets and as Combat Systems Officer.

In 1993, NORFOLK completed a Mediterranean Deployment with the USS THEODORE ROO-

SEVELT (CVN 71) Battle Group, and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation.

He was assigned to USS GREENEVILLE (SSN 772) as Navigation Officer from October

1995 to January 1999 and as ship's Engineer Officer from August to October 1997 due to an un-

planned personnel loss. During his tour, GREENEVILLE conducted a homeport shift from Nor-

folk, VA to Pearl Harbor, HI, and completed her maiden Western Pacific Deployment, earning a

Navy Unit Commendation.

From December 2000 to October 2002, Captain Neff was assigned as Executive Officer on

USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735)(BLUE), completing two patrols, an Extended Refit Period

availability and a change of homeport from Kings Bay, GA, to Bangor, WA. During his tour, the

ship was awarded the Navy Battle Efficiency "E" award and the USCINCSTRAT Omaha Trophy

for strategic excellence.

Captain Neff served as Commanding Officer, USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735)(BLUE),

from April 2006 to July 2009, completing five strategic deterrent patrols in command. During

his tour, the ship was awarded the 2008 COMSUBRON 17 Navy Battle Efficiency "E" and

White Tactical "T" Awards, the FY07, FY08 and FY09 COMPACFLT Retention Excellence

"Golden Anchor" Awards, and the 2008 Navy League Trident Submarine Outstanding Perfor-

mance Award.

Captain Neff served on shore duty as Current Operations Officer on the Commander, Subma-

rine Force Pacific Fleet Staff from February 1999 to July 2000, as the Director of Nuclear and

Submarine Recruiting Programs at Navy Recruiting Command from November 2002 to March

2005, as the Warfare Requirements Officer on the OHIO Replacement Program, PMS397, from

September 2009 to March 2013, and is currently assigned as Major Program Manager, Subma-

rine Acoustic Systems, PMS401.

Captain Neff is entitled to wear the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal

(two awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy Achievement Medal (three

awards), and several unit and service awards. Captain Neff, his wife Anita and their two daugh-

ters live in King George, Va.

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2016 EXHIBITORS

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a

leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government;

provides technical, management and site services to support governments

in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activ-

ities; and supplies precision manufactured components and services for the

commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 5,400 employ-

ees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton,

Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the

country.

For over 80 years, government agencies and industries alike have

trusted Battelle to solve their most complex challenges. Battelle is

an industry leader in innovative and reliable undersea technolo-

gy. We provide rapid development, transition and deployment of

technologies to sustain U.S. undersea dominance, and we deliver

technology for industry to safely operate in the oceans, wherever required. To solve your most pressing chal-

lenges, Think Battelle first.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that de-

livers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial,

industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss

and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable

solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,400 people world-

wide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

Dan Burns Associates, Inc. Watches of Substance & Style using the Best

Materials and Swiss Movements. Our timepieces are made of the finest

materials and they feature the following: Swiss Ronda 715 Quartz Move-

ment with Hack Mechanism for Synchronization, Scratch Resistant Sap-

phire Crystal, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet,

Double Locking Oyster Style Adjustable Bracelet, Unidirectional Bezel for

Dive/Timing Func- tion, Water Resistant to 200 Meters with Screw Down Crown and back,

Magnifying Lens over Date, Super-luminescent Hands and Indices, Two Year Warranty, Handsome Wooden

Presentation Case. Contact info: www.erieffwatches.com / [email protected] / 336-841-7093/

www.navywatchesus.com

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and

manufactures advanced energy and communication solutions to

meet the most demanding specifications and extreme operating en-

vironments. From permanent magnet motors and modular power

conversion drives, to safe Lithium-ion Fault Tolerant (LiFT) batter-

ies, energy-dense, cost effective Aluminum Power Systems (ALPS) and contactless undersea connectors, GA-

EMS is on the forefront of defining and providing next generation technologies for surface vessels, underwa-

ter manned and unmanned vehicles, and undersea platforms and nodes.

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Electric Boat delivered SSN 784 North Dakota to the U.S.

Navy in August of 2014, on schedule and more than $30 mil-

lion under target cost and christened SSN 786 Illinois on Oc-

tober 10, of this year. As prime contractor for the Navy’s most

successful procurement program and developer of the next-generation SSBN, EB is leveraging the lessons of Vir-

ginia to ensure the continued success of strategic deterrence in the 21st century. As long as there has been a sub-

marine force EB has set standards of excellence in innovation, construction and lifecycle support. The company

has designed 16 of 20 classes of U.S. nuclear submarines, including all of the country's strategic SSBNs. Its engi-

neers have advanced the disciplines of metallurgy, radiochemistry, radiation shielding and welding, and enabled

leaps forward in acoustics, shock analysis and hydrodynamics. Electric Boat - Delivering the ships for to-

day's Navy ... Developing the concepts for tomorrow's.

General Dynamics Mission Systems connects users and pro-

tects their communications and information across land, sea,

air, space and cyber domains. We develop, build, harden, se-

cure, test and integrate complex communications systems, net-

works and products and provide the highest level of support

solutions. Our customers span across global defense, civilian and commercial markets.

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) designs and develops best-in-class

automated solutions that facilitate the rapid delivery of capabilities to the

warfighter. IDT’s technologies are based on Automated Test and ReTest

(ATRT), a U.S. Navy initiative originating from the SBIR program. ATRT

methodologies and technologies are changing the way software is being test-

ed, protected and analyzed for the DOD’s large, complex, mission-critical

systems.

IDT is committed to delivering capabilities that ensure system quality, functionality, and readiness. These in-

clude: Continuous Integration, Automated System Testing and Certification, Automated Data Analysis, Cyberse-

curity, and Cloud Computing. IDT’s cutting-edge technologies improve software quality, reduce testing time, and

enable end-to-end system verification. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, IDT has a proven reputation for ena-

bling its customers to increase overall testing efficiency by an average of 85%. For more information, please visit:

www.IDTus.com.

Liquid Robotics is a Silicon Valley startup that designs

and manufactures the Wave Glider (aka SHARC) un-

manned surface vehicle (USV) platform.

With 350+ vehicles produced and over 1 million nautical

miles at sea, Liquid Robotics is the industry leader in long-

endurance USV platform development, payload integration and mission services support. These capabilities allow

our partners and customers to solve security and surveillance challenges in new and highly effective ways.

L-3 Chesapeake Sciences Corporation (CSC) is a high technology company char tered in

July 1991 to design and manufacture electronic data acquisition systems for use in Anti Sub-

marine Warfare (ASW), ship self defense, acoustic ranges and geophysical exploration prod-

ucts. L-3 acquired Chesapeake Sciences in January 2009; the resulting company is one of the

few U.S. based companies providing the entire spectrum of engineering and production USW

systems.

http://www.IDTus.com

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L-3 Communication Systems-East has provided state-of-the art maritime communications solutions to the

U.S. DoD and USCG for over 50 years. We have supported Aegis Cruisers and Destroyers, the Trident-Class

submarine fleet, the San Antonio-Class (LPD) amphibious ship, the U.S. Coast Guard's National Security Cutter

and Fast Response Cutter, the Royal Australian Navy's LHD, Egypt Fast Missile Craft and the New Zealand

ANZAC.

L-3 KEO From the fir st submarine per iscope to the latest optronic sensors, L-3 KEO continues to translate

design excellence into fielded products. L-3 KEO produces the systems that enable you to look, to see, and to

control the leading edge of integrated imaging systems. Our mission is to provide the best possible imaging

solutions to our U.S. and International customers while consistently achieving or exceeding our customer’s ex-

pectations in quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement of product, process and service.

L-3 MariPro suppor ts the fleet by providing long life sensor systems to the US and Foreign Navies in ad-

dition to commercial systems such as scientific research systems and offshore energy programs both oil and gas

and renewable energy. We have provided nearly all of the US Navy’s currently operational underwater training

ranges in addition to surveillance and other marine systems. We also provide active acoustic solutions such as

reliable through water communications and portable training ranges.

L-3 Power Paragon is a recognized leader in shipboard, solid-state power conversion and protection equip-

ment. L-3 Power Paragon has been providing customers with reliable electrical power systems for decades. Our

successes have resulted from our ability to understand the system requirements, as well as the products we are

contracted to deliver. We are able to see beyond the specified requirements to meet the total requirements for

the system. In our products we have demonstrated our ability to bring new technology to product realization in

demanding environments. Power technology systems from L-3 Power Paragon are virtually the “service stand-

ard” for the United States Navy and many international navies.

L-3 SPD Electrical Systems is the world's leading supplier of shock-hardened circuit breakers and switch-

gear for harsh environment applications. In addition to home grown designs, SPD Electrical Systems has

worked in collaboration with commercial circuit breaker suppliers to militarize COTS products for application

in combatant environments. This approach offers features such as L-3 SPD Electrical Systems’ Actron circuit

breakers, which allow increased automation and reduced manning through local and remote state monitoring of

circuit breaker parameters. As an OEM, SPD continues to support decades of fielded circuit breaker products

through a factory-based repair and overhaul center. This facility is staffed by dedicated personnel and is sup-

ported by factory resident engineers. All overhaul and emergent repair work is performed at competitive prices.

SPD Electrical Systems, in keeping pace with emerging technologies, has developed the Power Node Control

Center (PNCC®). This game changing power distribution system integrates the functionality of seamless power

transfer, voltage transformation, power conversion, frequency conversion, variable speed motor controlling and

power switching — all through a family of programmable power electronic building blocks. Targeted at primary

distribution systems rated 450 VAC (480 VAC) / 800 Vdc, the configurations of the PNCC are highly flexible

and adaptable to end user needs.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a

worldwide global security, aerospace and information technology

company that is principally engaged in the research, design, de-

velopment, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced

technology systems, products and services.

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MIKEL has a tradition of delivering innovative technology and practical

solutions to the U.S. Navy. Our core competency spans three major are-

as: Acoustic Tracking and Navigation, Combat Systems, Performance

Assessment. In each of these areas, we provide a complete solution-

ranging from an understanding of the operational context of the problem, to development of algorithms that pro-

cess data, to the delivery of software and hardware systems. Our expertise is multi-disciplined. To solve real-

world problems, we look at the situation holistically and deliver innovative products.

Navy Mutual provides life insurance and annuity products to military members

and their families at the lowest net cost possible. Since 1879, Navy Mutual has

provided high-quality, low-cost financial protection without commissions, hid-

den fees, or fine print. Along with our financial products, Navy Mutual also

provides unmatched beneficiary services as well as being your advocate to the

V.A. to ensure you get the benefits you earned at no charge. Learn more at

www.navymutual.org

For more than 129 years, the ships built at Newport News Ship-

building, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have

served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in

times of abundance. Our legacy of “Always Good Ships,” includes

the design, construction, overhaul and repair of more than 800

ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers.

Today, Newport News, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries,

is the nation’s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two ship-

yards capable of designing and building nuclear- powered submarines. We also provide fleet services for naval

ships and have expanded our nuclear and manufacturing expertise into Department of Energy and alternative en-

ergy business ventures.

We are the largest industrial employer in Virginia, employing more than 22,000 people, many of whom are third-

and fourth-generation shipbuilders. For more detailed information about Newport News or any of our subsidiar-

ies, please visit http://nns.huntingtoningalls.com

Nord-Lock Group is a world leader in bolt securing. Our combination of

experience and expertise, as well as a wide product range, enables us to

solve your toughest bolting challenges. We look forward to being your

partner in bolt optimization, utilizing products from small wedge-locking

washers to large Superbolt tensioners. Let us solve your bolting challenges for you.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative

systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logis-

tics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

Located in Erwin, TN, Nuclear Fuel Services, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc.,

operates a uranium fuel materials production facility to support America’s fleet of nuclear

-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. It also converts Cold War-era govern-

ment stockpiles of highly enriched uranium into material suitable for further pro-

cessing into commercial nuclear reactor fuel. NFS is both a strategic asset for America and an econom-

ic engine for Northeast Tennessee. With more than 1,000 employees and contract workers, NFS is com-

mitted to manufacturing specialty nuclear materials for the U.S. Navy’s fleet and other customers while

protecting its workers, the public and the environment.

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The Advanced Technologies (ADTECH) group of Oceaneering is recognized

as an industry leader in enabling humans to work safely and effectively in

harsh environments ranging from the depths of the sea to the outer reaches of

space. ADTECH specializes in the support of manned systems and the develop-

ment and application of practical, cost-effective robotic systems in multiple industries. ADTECH designs, builds

and operates unique underwater systems for the US Navy and provides life cycle maintenance service for Sub-

marines and Deep Submergence Systems.

PREVCO Subsea Housings are a subsea engineering consultancy, specializing in sub-

mersible pressure vessels, instrumentation housings, junction boxes, camera housings

and other subsea enclosures and accessories. We have offices in both the USA and the

UK and pride ourselves on bringing together a team of incredibly talented and passion-

ate people, dedicated to high levels of customer service and support. To learn more,

visit our website at www.prevco.com

Progeny Systems, established in 1995, is a pr ivately-held, high-tech cor-

poration headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. The company is widely

regarded for innovative technology and engineering solutions that improve

warfighter capability while reducing total ownership costs. Progeny’s busi-

ness solutions focus on: defense systems and integration, advanced infor-

mation systems and security, research and development, and full-scale manufacturing. Today, the company’s

advanced technology products can be found throughout the naval fleet and commercial markets.

Progeny maintains more than 14 offices nationwide that are strategically located to better serve its customers.

The company’s production facilities are ISO 9001 Certified since 2006, its system and software engineering pro-

cesses have been appraised at CMMI level III. For more information, please visit www.progeny.net.

Schaefer Electronics Inc is a manufacture of Mission-Critical and

Heavy Industrial Power Electronics, Power Conversion, Power Quality

units/systems - DC/AC Inverters, AC/DC Power, DC/DC Converters,

AC/AC Frequency Converters, Battery Chargers, Active Harmonic

Filters, Electronic Loads. Energy Storage, etc.… (Power ranges from 1KW to 3MWs+), COTS, MOTS, and Cus-

tom.

We also specialize in Power Systems for Sonar, Radar, Tactical, Directed Pulse, Missile, Torpedo, Oxygen, C3I,

Base, Ship, Sub, Subsea Power, etc…

Multiple moves. Tight schedules. Deployments and homecomings. USAA understands. We

were founded by military members to serve the military community, and for over 90 years en-

hancing military lives has been the sole focus of our organization. USAA offers more benefits

for active duty military than any other major financial services provider. Visit usaa.com or call

800-531-USAA to discover them today.

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GUEST EXHIBITOR

COMMISSIONING COMMITTEES

The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation was established in 1960 with the fir st scholar -

ship of $350 awarded to John L. Haines, Jr., in June 1961. In the beginning, funds were

raised primarily through the tireless efforts of submarine officers' wives' organizations

throughout the United States. As the cost of college education continued to skyrocket, so

did the need for the Foundation to assist children of the Submarine Force. Today DSF

funds 117 renewable two and four year scholarships with an annual award of $2,000 and

$3,400 respectively. DSF also grants scholarships for vocational/technical training and certification. The foun-

dation has awarded over $11,000,000 in scholarships over the last 56 years. DSF receives support through

fundraising activities, individual, corporate, memorial and Combined Federal Campaign donations, as well as

continued strong support from the submarine community. Donations are used in direct support of the Dolphin

Scholarship program; interest and dividends from DSF investments supplement these contributions for scholar-

ships and operating expenses. The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation also administers the USS Nautilus and

Laura W. Bush Scholarship programs and provides applicant screening for USSVI and USS Bowfin scholar-

ships.

The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to provide relevant

and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the

combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to

enhance the security of the United States. In support of the foregoing,

and to sustain academic excellence, NPS and the DON foster and en-

courage a program of relevant and meritorious research which both

supports the needs of Navy and Department of Defense while building

the intellectual capital of Naval Postgraduate School faculty.

The NAVSEA Warfare Centers (WCs), which include Naval Surface Warfare

Center (NSWC) and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), represent approx-

imately 30 percent of the Navy's engineering and scientific expertise. The

NAVSEA WCs employ more than 20,000 scientists, engineers, and support per-

sonnel within ten Divisions located across the United States.

The primary role of the NAVSEA WCs is to help make Naval programs success-

ful by providing unbiased technical advice and solutions to our partners, namely the NAVSEA Program Execu-

tive Offices (PEOs), the fleet, the Marine Corps, the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Department of De-

fense (DoD) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Our scientists, engineers, and

technicians provide technical advice and solutions across the entire "full-spectrum" lifecycle of platforms and

systems - from "cradle to grave."

USS WASHINGTON (SSN 787)

Commissioning Date: Early 2017

USS INDIANA (SSN 789)

Commissioning Date: Late 2017

USS COLORADO (SSN 788)

Commissioning Date: Summer 2017

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The Naval History and Heritage Command manages the official history program

of the United States Navy, fulfilling its mission to strengthen the Navy’s effectiveness

by preserving, analyzing and interpreting the service’s hard-earned experience. A pro-

fessional staff of historians, archivists, librarians, museum specialists and naval person-

nel carries out historical activities and supports the fleet.

The Command oversees Navy programs and instructions related to history; advances knowledge of naval history

and heritage through professional research, analysis, and interpretation, delivering a range of knowledge products

and services; advises the Navy, other agencies, and the public on issues related to Navy ship and aircraft wrecks;

and administers grants, fellowships, scholarships, and internships related to naval history.

George Wallace Author of Operation Golden Dawn, Firing Point, and Final Bearing, submarine fiction.

Commander George Wallace retired to the civilian business world in 1995, after twenty-two years of service on

nuclear submarines. Find out more at- www.george-wallace.com

Nate Ostrow Department of Defense Illustrator employed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. As a Freelance Art-

ist, he has created artwork for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard. His work can be found in

the wardrooms and spaces of more than 30 ships and the Pentagon. He is a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Art

Program and the Naval Submarine League. Nate produces artwork on an annual basis for several shipyards.

Commissions are gladly accepted. For more information, contact the artist at 443-861-5526 or na-

[email protected].

The Norfolk Dolphin Store is a non-profit retail store that specializes in submarine gifts for a

great cause! We are a business which supports the non-profit Dolphin Scholarship Founda-

tion. We sell Submarine, military, and nautical related items.

Rick Campbell Author of military thrillers published by Macmillan / St. Martin's

Press. Rick spent more than twenty years in the Navy, serving on four nuclear-powered

submarines. Upon retirement from the Navy, Rick was offered a two-book deal (which

has been extended to a four-book deal) for his novel - The Trident Deception, which was

hailed by Booklist as "The best submarine novel since Tom Clancy's classic - The Hunt

for Red October". His first two books were Barnes & Noble Top-20 bestsellers, and Rick

is working on the third and fourth books in this series, sequels to The Trident Deception (2014) and Empire Ris-

ing (2015), due out in 2016 and 2017. Find out more at- www.rickcampbellauthor.com

Tri-Arts Submarine Art ~ Tom Denton. Thomas Denton, ETC (SS/SW), USN (Ret) joined the Navy in

1973 and completed 22 years of dedicated service. He served aboard USS GEORGE C. MARSHALL (SSBN

654), USS HOLLAND (AS 32), USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN 657) and USS CANOPUS (AS 34). A self

-taught artist, he is a Plank owner of the St Mary’s Submarine Museum St. Mary’s GA and Staff Artist of the

American Submariner magazine for submarine veterans. An accomplished artist, he provides prints of his paint-

ings and illustrations through his website: SubmarineArt.com.

http://www.history.navy.mil/about-us/organization/functional-specialties.html

http://www.george-wallace.com

http://www.rickcampbellauthor.com/

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2016 NAVAL SUBMARINE LEAGUE CORPORATE MEMBERS

4 STAR LEVEL Booz Allen Hamilton

Dell Services Federal Government

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Leidos (New in 2016)

3 STAR LEVEL Adaptive Methods, Inc.

AECOM Management Services Group

Applied Research Laboratory-Penn State

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company

DRS Technologies —

Maritime and Combat Support Systems

Engility Corporation

Metron, Incorporated (New in 2016)

Oceaneering International, Inc.

Progeny Systems Corporation

Sonalysts, Inc.

Ultra Electronics – 3 Phoenix, Inc.

USAA

2 STAR LEVEL

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC

Alion Science & Technology

American Systems Corporation

BAE Systems Integrated Technical Solutions

Battelle

Boeing / Argon ST

Cunico Corporation & Dynamic Controls, Ltd.

General Atomics

Hunt Valve Company, Inc. (New in 2016)

In-Depth Engineering Corporation

Innovative Defense Technologies

Liquid Robotics, Inc. (New in 2016)

Marotta Controls, Inc.

Moog, Inc.

MYMIC, LLC

Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.

Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc.

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

TE Connectivity

TSM Corporation

Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc.

UTC Aerospace Systems

1 STAR LEVEL

Aerodyne Alloys, LLC

AMADIS, Inc.

Applied Mathematics, Inc.

Business Resources, Inc.

Capitol Integration

CEPEDA Associates, Inc.

C.S. Draper Laboratory, Inc.

Globe Composite Solutions (New in 2016)

Gryphon Technologies LC (New in 2016)

Hydroid, Inc.

Imes

MIKEL, Inc.

Murray Guard, Inc.

Nord-Lock/Superbolt, Inc.

OceanWorks International

Orbis, Inc.

Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial

Association, Inc.

PREVCO Subsea Housing (New in 2016)

PRL, Inc.

RIX Industries

SAIC

Sargent Aerospace & Defense

Shaefer Electronics, Inc. (New in 2016)

SSS Clutch Company, Inc.

Tech-Marine Business, Inc. (New in 2016)

Treadwell Corporation

Undersea Solutions Group,

a Subsidiary of HII

VACCO, Industries

VLP Financial Advisors

Westland Technologies, Inc.

5 STAR LEVEL

Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental (BNI) (New in 2016)

BWX Technologies, Inc.

General Dynamics Electric Boat

L-3 Communications Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Newport News Shipbuilding a Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries

Northrop Grumman Navigation and Maritime Systems Division

Raytheon Company

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2016 PHOTO AWARDEES

USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN 757)

Sunset in the Bahamas

by SCPO(SS) Greg Foerster, USN

The Coming Storm: USS WEST VIRGINIA (SSBN 736)

by Mr. Mark Turney

2nd

Place

1st

Place

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2016 PHOTO AWARDEES

Korean Sunrise Over the Badfish

Sunrise over the USS BREMERTON (SSN-698)

during a port visit in Chinhae,

South Korea in 2013

by P02(SS) Rigo Baca, USN

Honoring Our Country

by Mr. Jim Cleveland

3rd

Place

Honorable

Mention

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NOTES

49

NOTES

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE

2016 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries by Chris Oxley/Released

Proud to support the Naval Submarine Force BAE Systems has a long history of supporting the U.S. undersea fl eet and is proud to be a premier provider of propulsors and other submarine systems.

www.baesystems.com

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries by Chris Oxley/Released

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