USS GRAYLING CLASS JOINS THE FLEET

Groton — Seventy-two sailors of “Class 18260,” USS Grayling, graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School on May 24.

Seaman Austin Mitchell was class honor graduate with a 96.25 GPA. Mitchell continues training in tactical computer network operations.

Seaman Jaylin Matthews was recipient of the Submarine Heritage Award.

Seaman Colby Brasseaux received the Navy Core Values Award.

Fireman Apprentice Yesenia Alcarazgarcia, Fireman Taylor Noskey, Machinist’s Mate Nuclear Power 3rd Class Donald Barber, Seaman Apprentice Jacob Lehman, Seaman Recruit Brian Tran, Seaman Richard Fuschetti, Seaman Sangkwon Choi, Machinist’s Mate Nuclear Power 3rd Class Bodhi Schaublinlocke, Seaman Walter Nogra, Seaman Geoffrey Zaffino, Seaman Apprentice Geoffrey McDonald, Seaman Cody Hamilton, Seaman Recruit Benjamin Pulsipher, Electronics Technician Nuclear Power 3rd Class David Money, and Damage Controlman 1st Class Elizabeth Bledsoe joined Fireman Apprentice Jacob Peterson as graduates with distinction.

Basic Enlisted Submarine School is a six-week introduction to the basic theory, construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines. In preparation for an assignment, Sailors receive instruction on shipboard organization, submarine safety and escape procedures.