"David Kern, an officer of the United States Navy, was the first commanding officer of USS Virginia (SSN-774).Kern earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in May 1981. Upon completion of nuclear power training and Naval Submarine School, he reported to USS Honolulu (SSN-718),homeported in Norfolk, Virginia."@en . "Kern, David J."@en . "United States Navy officer" .