tions, and uniforms that has helped prepare me for my time serving so far.”
Fuhr joined the Navy 16 years ago. Today, Fuhr serves as a machinist’ s mate.
“ I joined the Navy looking for a different path than the traditional college route,” said Fuhr.“ I wanted to see the world and learn valuable skills that would provide opportunities during my career in the Navy as well as back on the civilian side.”
Known as America’ s“ Apex Predators!,” the Navy’ s submarine force operates a large fleet of technicallyadvanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U. S. national security.
There are three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines( SSN), ballistic-missile submarines( SSBN) and guided-missile submarines( SSGN).
Fuhr serves aboard Submarine Squadron 15.
Fast-attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare. The Virginia-class SSN is the most advanced submarine in the world today. It combines stealth and payload capability to meet Combatant Commanders’ demands in this era of strategic competition.
The Navy’ s ballistic-missile submarines, often referred to as“ boomers,” serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. SSBNs are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles.
“ I am most proud of being able to experience so many of the amazing opportunities I have been a part of over my career. I have been able to travel all over Europe, the Middle East as well as Japan and have experienced so many amazing cultures and ways of life.”
The Columbia-class SSBN will be the largest, most capable and most advanced submarine produced by the U. S.- replacing the current Ohioclass ballistic-missile submarines to ensure continuous sea-based strategic deterrence into the 2080s.
Guided-missile submarines provide the Navy with unprecedented strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform. Each SSGN is capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, plus a complement of heavyweight torpedoes to be fired through four torpedo tubes.
The Pacific Submarine Force maximizes our strengths of knowledge, stealth, agility, firepower, and endurance and works as part of joint and combined forces to maintain the international rules-based order and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.
“ The men and women of the Pacific Submarine Force are among our best and brightest Americans,” said Rear Adm. Richard Seif, Commander, Submarine Force U. S. Pacific Fleet.“ The pace of activity across the force is eye-watering, and our ability to remain on-scene, unseen, is only possible due to their hard work and critical thinking. We are lethal, far-reaching, and incredibly capable, and we deter aggression through our demonstrated advantage in the undersea domain.”
With 90 % of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Fuhr serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’ s prosperity and security.
“ We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations.“ Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Fuhr has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“ I am most proud of being able to experience so many of the amazing opportunities I have been a part of over my career,” said Fuhr.“ I have been able to travel all over Europe, the Middle East as well as Japan and have experienced so many amazing cultures and ways of life.”
Fuhr can take pride in serving America through military service.
“ Serving in the Navy provides a blanket comfort and protection to our families back at home as well as our allies across the globe,” said Fuhr.“ Serving in the military lessens the burden on others and I work hard to make other people’ s lives easier.”
Fuhr is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“ I would like to thank my parents for raising me to be the man and sailor I am today,” added Fuhr.“ I would also like to thank my wife, Alison, for standing by my side and making this career so much more meaningful.”
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