At issue our the hulls of Virginia-class submarines and whether they're shedding an outer skin made up of sonar-absorbing material that makes them stealthy.
The divers will receive the medals from the commander of Submarine Forces, Vice Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard, on Wednesday at the sub base in Groton, Connecticut.
Edward Lesniak, of Coventry, Rhode Island, had his bond increased to $500,000 at his arraignment Thursday on charges including first-degree threatening, according to The Day.
The suspect is charged with first-degree threatening and breach of peace for making the alleged threat last week against workers at Groton-based General Dynamics Electric Boat, authorities say.