Inside the ‘silent service’: An interview with the Navy’s top submarine admiral

By Tom Rogan

Published June 23, 2020 9:12pm ET

Inside the ‘silent service’: An interview with the Navy’s top submarine admiral — On Tuesday, a sharp eyed journalist, Ian Keddie, noted that the Seawolf-class attack submarine, USS Jimmy Carter, had returned to its Washington port while flying the Jolly Roger pirate flag. The Navy, whether by accident or by design, published the photo online. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)

The Navy’s submarine force remains the world’s most technically and professionally capable undersea combat force. With an impressive penchant for aggressive but calculated risk-taking, U.S. submarine crews deter threats, collect vital intelligence, and stand ready to defeat adversaries.

The top line officer responsible for this “silent service” is Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander of submarine forces. He was kind enough to answer a few questions for the Washington Examiner.