Hudson High’s Andrew Aldredge Prepares For Submarine Duty

Seaman Recruit Andrew Aldredge, a 2016 graduate of Hudson High School, is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea.

Aldredge is a student at Naval Submarine School training to serve as a fire control technician in the submarine force.

Where is Aldredge Training?

Located aboard Naval Submarine Base New London, Naval Submarine School is where officers and enlisted sailors receive the basic knowledge needed to join operational submarine commands in the fleet.

Known as America’s “Apex Predators,” the U.S. Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technologically advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world.

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Aldredge's Career Path

After completing training, Aldredge will serve aboard or in support of one of the Navy’s three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines, ballistic-missile submarines and guided-missile submarines.

As a member of the submarine force, Aldredge is part of the rich 125-year history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform, capable of taking the fight to the enemy in the defense of America and its allies.

“I am most proud of graduating from boot camp,” Aldredge said. “Boot camp was challenging in ways I never expected, but I pushed through it, and it gave me the confidence I needed in completing a personal goal. I’m looking forward to the rest of my career in the Navy.”

Aldredge is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I want to thank my mother, Janet Aldredge, and my brother, Nick Aldredge, for always being there for me and supporting me no matter what,” Aldredge added.