Polaris

A Legacy of Freedom

BIOGRAPHY OF OUR COMMANDING OFFICER: CAPTAIN FINNEGAN “FINN” MCCALLISTER

Captain McCallister is a native of Dennison, Ohio, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan McCallister, Sr. He received his commission in June 2009 upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy. Following graduation, he received Nuclear Power and Submarine Training.

Captain McCallister reported to the USS Alabama (SSBN 731) in December 2010. He served in division officer assignments prior to transfer in June 2013 to Naval Ballistic Missile School. Subsequently he was assigned to the USS Seawolf (SSN 21) from October 2013 to October 2015. Captain McCallister attended the Submarine Officer Advanced Course (SOAC) from October 2015 to March 2016 before reporting to the USS Newport News (SSN 750) as engineer for a three-year tour.

Starting in March 2019, Captain McCallister took a series of roles within Naval Sea Systems Command to design and build the new class of Polaris submarines. Working at the right hand of Admiral Wesley Stewart, the father of the Polaris program, he was an integral part of the team that designed the weapons suite as well as the long-life nuclear fueling program designed to increase the duration of submarines.

Captain McCallister assumed command of the USS Polaris in May 2027. He remained in command as the Polaris was assigned to support the Alliance in 2029.

Captain McCallister’s personal decorations include the Legion of Merit with a Gold Star, the Alliance Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with a Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal with three Gold Stars, and the Navy Achievement Medal with two Gold Stars.