Navy’s sub boss Houston tapped to lead naval nuclear power office
If confirmed, Houston would take over for Adm. Frank Caldwell, who became naval reactors in 2015.
If confirmed, Houston would take over for Adm. Frank Caldwell, who became naval reactors in 2015.
“We are in our most dangerous decade right now with the geopolitical threats we face,” said Vice Adm. Bill Houston, commander of submarine forces.
The 12-hull, $128 billion Columbia class program is the Navy’s cornerstone project not only for a new class of submarines, but also for the United States’ nuclear triad, which relies on a mix of air, land, and sea-launched nuclear missiles.