230127 BESS graduation ceremony
The U.S. Naval Submarine School hosted a graduation ceremony for Basic Enlisted Submarine students at Wilkinson Hall aboard the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, Jan. 27, 2023.
BESS prepares Sailors for the fleet by teaching them the basic theory behind the construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines, including ship systems, organization, and safety.
U.S. Navy photos by Lauren Laughlin
230127 BESS graduation ceremony
The U.S. Naval Submarine School hosted a graduation ceremony for Basic Enlisted Submarine students at Wilkinson Hall aboard the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, Jan. 27, 2023.
BESS prepares Sailors for the fleet by teaching them the basic theory behind the construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines, including ship systems, organization, and safety.
U.S. Navy photos by Lauren Laughlin