Naval Career
As an engineering graduate, Sharer served in the Navy from 1971 through 1978. He served on two naval fast-class nuclear submarines. At the age of 27, he became the Chief Engineer on the USS Memphis (SSN-661), overseeing her construction and her crew's training. He left the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
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