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USS New Mexico crew visits U.S. Naval Academy

September 10, 2012 7:00 am • Last Updated: September 10, 2012 7:36 am

Groton — The crew of the USS New Mexico visited the U.S. Naval Academy, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, to help future naval leaders learn more about Virginia-class attack submarines.

“It’s exciting to show some of the future leaders of our Navy and Marine Corps one of the most sophisticated and advanced warships in the world, which some of them may end serving on,” said Lt. Joel Holwitt, navigator on theNew Mexico (SSN 779).

Holwitt is one of two U.S. Naval Academy graduates currently serving aboard the attack submarine.

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