Groton — Eighty-four sailors of "Class 16220" USS Memphis (SSN-691), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School on April 29.

Seaman Austin Schlau was class honor graduate with a 98.45 GPA. Schlau continues in apprentice team training (ATT).

Fireman Apprentice Rickie Johnson received the Navy Core Values Award for best exemplifying the standards and expectations of a U.S. Navy sailor. Johnson continues training in basic mechanical skills (BMS).

Seaman Nakonnguen Senekhamphone was recipient of the Submarine Heritage Award.

Fireman Apprentice Maximillian Hernandez, Fireman Recruit Delano Morales, Seaman Recruit Charles McCraven, Seaman Jackson Littlefield, Seaman Apprentice Aron Nichols, Seaman Recruit Devin Summers, Fireman Recruit Gabriel Rodriguez, Fireman Aaron Quintanilla, Seaman Chris Federico, Seaman Recruit Douglas Mulder, II, Seaman Malcolm Boyd, Seaman Recruit Andrew Garcia, Seaman Stephen Bowers, Seaman Jeremie Almirante, Master at Arms 2nd Class Jack Ruddick, Seaman Apprentice William Livingston, Seaman William Pomplun, Fireman Daniel Alford, Seaman Chad Allen, Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class George Whiles, Seaman Recruit Jordan Lewiski, Seaman Apprentice Jordan Luoma, Seaman Nathan Stelle, Fireman Jared Hanze, Fireman Apprentice Cody Smith, Seaman Jimmy Springer, Fireman Matthew Ewing, Seaman Maurice Herring, Fireman Lavorn Thomas, Jr., Seaman Conor McNulty, Seaman Daniel Leal, and Seaman Soren Zwefedlinco were graduates with distinction.

Basic Enlisted Submarine School is a six-week introduction to the basic theory, construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines. In preparation for an assignment, sailors receive instruction on shipboard organization, submarine safety and escape procedures.