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8 January 2026
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William & Mary to be the US academic home of submarine production

William & Mary will soon host one of just three centers in the world to support submarine production through the Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) security alliance. Drawing on the region’s resources, the university will be the only U.S.-based AUKUS Center of Excellence.

This time in Submarine History

November 10, 1959

The USS TRITON (SSR(N)-586) was commissioned in Groton, CT. During her first deployment, the submarine was the first to complete a submerged circumnavigation of the Earth. This trip demonstrated the United States' technological capabilities during the Cold War.
Learn more on Naval History and Heritage Command.

The USS TRITON completed the first submerged circumnavigation of the Earth within 61 days, demonstrating superior endurance and capabilities. Image courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command.

NSL Highlight: USS Scranton Holds Change of Command Ceremony

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Calif., June 20, 2025.
Cmdr. Anthony Ardito relieved Cmdr. Jeff Ransom as the Scranton’s commanding officer during the ceremony.

Cmdr. Anthony Ardito most recently served at United States Strategic Command and was the executive officer of USS Kentucky (GOLD) (SSBN 737) prior to that. He also served aboard Los Angeles-class submarines USS Columbus (SSN 762) and USS Annapolis (SSN 760).

“I am honored to join the ranks of the iron horse,” said Ardito. “Scranton is the premiere fighting force of the fleet, ready and capable because of the iron men that bring the ship to life.”

Cmdr. Jeffrey Ransom, off-going commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) renders a salute following a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Base Point Loma, June 20, 2025.
Image courtesy of DVIDS.