Torrance Native Keeping America’s Nuclear Adversaries at Bay

FACES OF THE DEEP - “I joined the Navy to go to college, and chose submarines to be part of a small community. A lot of hard work went into getting my dolphins. Getting qualified meant that I finally got to be seen by everyone, that others could trust me to have their backs. It meant that I was finally part of the submarine brotherhood. The submarine community is close and tight-knit. If I walk around anywhere and see someone wearing dolphins, I know that I can rely on them or that they will be there for me. Serving in the Navy gives me a sense of professional pride, knowing that what I do helps keep the nation safe,” said Electronics Technician (Navigation) 2nd Class Richard Holmes, assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (Blue), from Torrance, California.