SMU alumnus Lance Thompson ’01, served as commander of the USS Chicago nuclear submarine, based in Guam, for three years before being promoted recently to captain. He was honored for his service by the Chicago City Council, which declared “Commander Lance Thompson Day” on May 27. Thompson, a native of Kewanee, Illinois, was profiled by his hometown newspaper, the Star Courier, on June 7, 2016. Thompson earned a master’s degree in engineering management from SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering.
STAR COURIER
Desire and dedication led Lance Thompson from the halls of Kewanee High School to the helm of a nuclear submarine and, recently, to recognition of his service at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed a resolution passed by the Chicago City Council declaring Friday, May 27, Commander Lance Thompson Day, which included an introduction before a Cubs game and a handshake from Cubs manager Joe Maddon.
Thompson was promoted last month to captain after serving three years as the commander of the submarine USS Chicago, based at Guam. He was elevated to senior deputy commander of Submarine Squadron 15 which consists of four fast attack Los Angeles-class submarines, including the Chicago, all part of the Pacific Fleet.
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Chicago Honors SMU Alum Lance Thompson ’01 For Navy Service
SMU alumnus Lance Thompson ’01 has known since high school that he would pursue a career in the Navy. Recently promoted to captain, he just completed three years as commander of the USS Chicago nuclear submarine, based in Guam. To honor his service, the Chicago City Council declared “Commander Lance Thompson Day” on May 27.