Submarine Squadron TWO Holds Change of Command (Poplawski '00)
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, Maine – Commander, Submarine Squadron TWO (CSS 2) conducted a change of command ceremony at the shipyard Friday, May 29, during which Capt. Michael Poplawski relieved Capt. Jason Deichler as commodore, CSS 2.
Commander, Submarine Forces, Vice Adm. Rick Seif (USNA '92) was the presiding officer and keynote speaker.
“Your time at Submarine Squadron TWO has been an overwhelming success,” said Seif. “You have mentored our future leaders and trained our battle-ready Sailors. You have pushed the boundaries of innovation, and ensured our submarines return to the fleet combat ready.“
Poplawski, a native of Austin, Texas, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He reports as commodore of CSS 2 after serving on the Joint Staff, Deputy Director for Regional Operations and Global Force Management as Division Chief for Joint Operation Division Indo-Pacific Command.
BZ '00!