Video by Mary Ryan | Naval History and Heritage Command | 03.07.2021
Active-duty and ballistic missile submariners discuss what it means to carry out the mission of strategic deterrence. For more than 60 years, the U.S. Submarine Force has deterred nuclear attacks as the most survivable leg of the nuclear triad. These interviews were conducted by the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in 2016 for use in the museum’s new long-term exhibit “Preserving Peace: The......
Video by Mary Ryan | Naval History and Heritage Command | 03.07.2021
Active-duty and ballistic missile submariners explain why they chose submarine service in these interviews. Sailors are drawn to the U.S. Submarine Force for many reasons, from the strong comradery and the community’s elite reputation, to small crew sizes and the increased responsibilities and challenges of submarine work. These interviews were conducted by the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum......
Video by Mary Ryan | Naval History and Heritage Command | 03.07.2021
Active-duty and ballistic missile submariners explain strategic deterrent patrols on ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), including the alternating crew system, life and work during patrols, and differences between SSBN patrols and fast attack submarine operations. These interviews were conducted by the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in 2016 for use in the museum’s new long-term exhibit......
Video by Mary Ryan | Naval History and Heritage Command | 03.07.2021
Active-duty and ballistic missile submariners discuss how their decision to serve affects their families, from adjustments their families continually make, to the welcome distraction work aboard the submarine provides. These interviews were conducted by the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in 2016 for use in the museum’s new long-term exhibit “Preserving Peace: The Navy’s Strategic......
Video by Mary Ryan | Naval History and Heritage Command | 03.07.2021
Active-duty and ballistic missile submariners discuss their favorite aspects of submarine service, including the close ties among crews. The submarine community is renowned for is camaraderie, fostered in part by the immense trust submariners must place in one another. These interviews were conducted by the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in 2016 for use in the museum’s new long-term exhibit......
Video by Mary Ryan | Naval History and Heritage Command | 03.07.2021
Active-duty and ballistic missile submariners explain why family separation is one of the hardest parts of their jobs. Patrol schedules mean submariners can miss birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, graduations — even the birth of a child or the death of a family member. These interviews were conducted by the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in 2016 for use in the museum’s new long-term......
