GROTON, Conn. - Fireman Recruit Conner Dailey, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea.
Dailey graduated from Ontario High School in 2024.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Mansfield.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of discipline,” Dailey said. “Being disciplined in everything you do is key to success in the Navy and in life.”
Dailey joined the Navy nine months ago. Today, Dailey is a student at Navy Submarine School training to serve as a machinist's mate (non-nuclear, submarine auxiliary) in the submarine force.
“I joined the Navy to make my friends and family proud,” Dailey said. “My family has a long history of military service, and I’m proud to continue that tradition.”
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. U.S. Navy sailors are training at the schoolhouse alongside members of the Royal Australian Navy who are part of the AUKUS Pillar 1 Optimal Pathway, a partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at helping Australia acquire a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Once in the fleet, the foundation established at submarine school allows sailors to build competence and proficiency in operating and maintaining submarines and all their systems. The school also provides refresher and advanced training to members of the submarine force and those supporting submarine commands to increase proficiency in specific skills.
*Story and photo courtesy of the Navy Office of Community Outreach* - Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green.