USS Balao Class Ready to Join the Fleet

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Chase Bergeron was Class Honorman with a 96.85 Grade Point Average.

Seaman Recruit Dakota Enders was meritoriously advanced because of his academic achievement and continues in Apprentice Team Training (ATT).

Seaman Recruit William Byers, Class Leader, was recipient of the Submarine Heritage Award.

Seaman William Difeo received the Navy Core Values Award for best exemplifying the standards and expectations of a United States Navy Sailor.

With Grade Point Averages exceeding 90.0, Seaman Apprentice Rex Palmer, Fireman Recruit Gary Anderson, Seaman Charles Goode, Seaman Brandon Cox, and Seaman Brandon Schnarr were named 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.