Poughkeepsie native serves as member of the U.S. Navy’s submarine force

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Seaman Byiswan Smith, a native of Poughkeepsie, New York, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea aboard USS Springfield, operating out of Naval Base Guam.

Smith, a 2014 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, joined the Navy two years ago.

“I joined the Navy to travel and pay for college," said Smith.

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