The Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, expressed deep sorrow on Sunday over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a distinguished naval officer. President Carter, who served in the US Navy before entering politics, was remembered for his exemplary service and dedication to his country.
President Carter's naval career began after studying reactor technology and nuclear physics at Union College in New York. He was assigned to the submarine force and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Notably, he was selected by Adm. Hyman Rickover to be a senior officer on the pre-commissioning crew of the Seawolf, the second US nuclear submarine.
