USS Colorado departed on deployment on June 28. They had a great start as the Commanding Officer, CDR David Beam, re-enlisted ITS2 Hughes as the boat made its way down the Thames River. A huge congratulations to ITS2 for his dedication to serving the United States. A day later they committed the remains of one of the Sonarman’s grandfather to the deep in a burial at sea ceremony, a first for COLORADO. "The sun was rising and the wind was blowing gently from the northwest, it was a beautiful ceremony and we were honored to have been asked to do it." said CDR Beam.
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