Port Barre native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea

By Rebecca Chaisson on Friday, July 7, 2023
  • Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)
    Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

    By Cmdr. Anthony Falvo Navy Office of Community Outreach KINGS BAY, Ga. – Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the …