Posted on Apr 3, 2022
15 female submariners make history on the USS Wyoming stationed at Kings Bay
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The 15 enlisted women serving aboard the ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming recently reached a milestone accomplishment for all women who serve. They became the first enlisted female crew to complete a ballistic-missile submarine “boomer” deterrent patrol.
Ballistic-missile submarine “boomer” deterrent patrols involve deterring attacks from potential adversaries and last 77 days at sea on average.
It’s been more than 12 years since women were authorized to serve aboard submarines. While women comprise nearly one-fourth of the Department of Defense’s total force, only a small fraction of women serve on submarines, according to Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen, Commander, Submarine Group 10 Public Affairs.
Ballistic-missile submarine “boomer” deterrent patrols involve deterring attacks from potential adversaries and last 77 days at sea on average.
It’s been more than 12 years since women were authorized to serve aboard submarines. While women comprise nearly one-fourth of the Department of Defense’s total force, only a small fraction of women serve on submarines, according to Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen, Commander, Submarine Group 10 Public Affairs.
15 female submariners make history on the USS Wyoming stationed at Kings Bay
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Back in 1974 when I was deciding between enlisting in the Air Force or Navy, I sat in a room full of guys for follow-up testing after our ASVABs. We came to a time when we were told that 3 people’s scores qualified them to test for sonar. He then read off 2 names. “Who’s the third?” “Doesn’t matter. She can’t serve in a submarine.” It was me. “I still want to be tested,” I demanded. “You can’t fill the job!” Now the guys were insisting I test, too. Headphones on… 3 tests scored… one test aced… Mine. You see, I graduated from high school as a Music Major. Which tone is different, higher or lower? Hahaha Walk in the park. But 1974. You Go, Navy Women!! I walked out the door that day and joined the US Air Force.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SrA Jan Hernandez You did Your Ears and Mental Health Much Better. Active Sonar is Cool until You use it for 3 Days, Prosecuting, Persecuting a Target.
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