© 2025 New Hampshire Public Radio

Persons with disabilities who need assistance accessing NHPR's FCC public files, please contact us at publicfile@nhpr.org.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Support essential local news and protect public media with a donation today!

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Names New Commander

Courtesy of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is getting a new commander this year.

Captain Daniel Ettlich is taking over from Captain David Hunt, who has been there since 2016.

Captain Ettlich will oversee more than 6,000 employees at the shipyard, which repairs and maintains navy submarines.

Ettlich is currently serving as the Military Deputy for Shipyard Operations, NAVSEA, in Washington, D.C.

He's also served in Oregon, California, and Iraq.

Sarah Gibson worked in NHPR's newsroom from 2018 to 2024. She reported on education and demographics.
Related Content

You make NHPR possible.

NHPR is nonprofit and independent. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Your support makes this news available to everyone.

Give today. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference.