South Kitsap Brief

Published 1:30 am Saturday, June 17, 2023

Local on sub

Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence.

Lt. j.g. Lee Adler, a native of Silverdale, is one of the sailors supporting a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. Adler joined the Navy 13 years ago and now serves with Commander, Submarine Group 10.

Known as America’s “Apex Predators!,” the Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technically-advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security. “What makes me proud is being a part of the finest officer community that the Department of Defense has to offer as a Navy Mustang, which is an officer that has risen up from the enlisted ranks,” Adler said.

He added: “Being in the Navy is my way to serve the people of this great nation. I’d like to thank my wife and children who are the center of my life. Without their support, I couldn’t do what I do in the Navy.”