Andrew Askinas

A 1975 BSHS graduate, Andrew Askinas joined the Navy following graduation from Union College in 1979. Commissioned as an Ensign out of OCS in November 1979, he was assigned to the nuclear powered fast attack submarine USS Snook (SSN592), where he served a two and a half year tour as communications officer, electronic warfare officer, sonar officer and general watch officer. He was designated as qualified in submarines after one year on board the boat, which conducted several operations deemed vital to national security during the cold war period. He was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal and a Navy Commendation Medal during his tour aboard Snook. Following sea duty service he received orders to Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and earned a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. For the remainder of his service he was associated with the Navy's Strategic Systems Program Office and assisted with the successful deployment of the Navy's Trident II D5 submarine launched ballistic missile.