| Jon R. Fahs Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Rank |
 Captain |
| Commands held |
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command USS Alaska (SSBN-732) |
Captain Jon R. Fahs Jr, raised in Tallahassee, Florida, graduated with honors from Duke University in 1986 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science. He earned a Master's Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Mechanical Engineering. Following initial nuclear power and submarine training, he served as Division Officer on USS Batfish (SSN-681), which was undergoing Refueling Overhaul in Charleston, South Carolina. He qualified in submarines and completed a Mediterranean Deployment on USS Narwhal (SSN-671).
In 1994, Fahs relieved as Engineer Officer on board USS Alabama (SSBN-731)(GOLD) in Bangor, Washington. During his tour, Alabama completed six Strategic Deterrent Patrols, earning a Battle "E", the Engineering "E", the Strategic "S" and won the Omaha Trophy for best strategic unit. In 1997, Fahs relieved as Submarine Squadron 17 Engineer and managed the first ever Trident Extended Refit Period.
From 1999 to 2001, Fahs served as the Executive Officer of USS Key West (SSN-722) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Key West completed a Depot Modernization Period, an Eastern Pacific Deployment and earned the Battle "E".
From 2001 to 2003, Fahs served as Command Director and Officer-in-Charge of the Joint Nuclear Operations Center on the staff of Headquarters United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
In 2004, Fahs relieved as the Commanding Officer of USS Alaska (SSBN-732)(GOLD). In June 2006, he relieved as the combined crew Commanding Officer. During his tour, he completed three Strategic Deterrent Patrols, a Follow-on Command Evaluation Test which launched three Trident D-5 missiles, and an Interfleet Transfer. While in Command, USS Alaska was awarded the Battle "E", two Strategic "S"s, a Tactical "T" and the Omaha Trophy for the best SSBN.
From 2007 to 2009, Fahs served as the Deputy for Readiness and Training for Submarine Squadron Nineteen in Bangor, Washington. He trained and certified eleven crews on six ships, including the first deploying SSGN.
From 2009 to 2011, Fahs served as the Officer-in-Charge of the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board at United States Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia. He conducted over fifty Operational Reactor Safeguard Exams on various aircraft carriers, submarines and nuclear prototypes.
Fahs is a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College and is a qualified Joint Service Officer. He also holds Professional Engineer's and Commercial Pilot's licenses. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit (two awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards).