Jon R. Fahs Jr.

Who is Jon R. Fahs Jr.?

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, which was undergoing Refueling Overhaul in Charleston, South Carolina. He qualified in submarines and completed a Mediterranean Deployment on USS Narwhal.

In 1994, Fahs relieved as Engineer Officer on board USS Alabama 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 SEVENTEEN Engineer and managed the first ever Trident Extended Refit Period.

From 1999 to 2001, Fahs served as the Executive Officer of USS Key West in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. KEY WEST completed a Depot Modernization Period, an Eastern Pacific Deployment and earned the Battle "E".