Capt. Kevin J. Behm became the 72nd commanding officer of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport as he relived Capt. Chad F. Hennings during a change of command ceremony held
Capt. Kevin J. Behm became the 72nd commanding officer of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport as he relived Capt. Chad F. Hennings during a change of command ceremony held on Sept. 3.
Behm, a 2004 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, most recently served as the commanding officer of the USS Hartford (SSN 768). His previous submarine tours include the USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), USS Georgia (SSGN 720), USS Florida (SSGN 728) and USS New Hampshire (SSN 778).
Ashore, he served as shift engineer at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, junior board member on the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examination Board, and chief of operations for the Office of Stockpile Sustainment at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
“It’s a critical time in our nation’s history, especially to work right here at Division Newport,” said Behm, who thanked his wife, Janelle, and three daughters in the audience. “Your work alone is a strong deterrent, for our adversaries know that we stand ready to deliver devastating blows with forces and technology that you all develop and test right here at this compound.
“As your new commanding officer, I am committed to enabling your success, supporting your
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