Hospital Corpsman Second Class Xihang Cong, a naturalized American citizen, continues to work every day in the Navy Reserve to achieve the phenomenal success she could only dream about as a teenager who settled in Milton, Florida with her mother and step-father.Cong is a 2021 graduate of Pace High...

Gunner's Mate First Class Kentrell Pierson, a Navy Reserve Sailor and native of Oklahoma City, Okla., has shown exceptional dedication to volunteering, reflecting a deep commitment to service both in and out of uniform. His passion for volunteering is evident in his willingness to go above and...

A humble beginning could beget extraordinary feats once you determine to change your destiny by making one right decision after another. The life story of Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Charles D. Slagle, a reservist assigned to Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), took a decisive turn when he reached out...

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Froh, a Washington State native, joined the U.S. Navy Reserves at 25 and drilled for three years before applying for mobilization opportunities. She deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), as a Supply Technician attached to the Communications and...

Growing up in Cotonou Benin, West Africa, Laurent Azonnadou never imagined his future would lead him to a career in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Now an electrician’s mate second class petty officer (EM2), Azonnadou first reported to Navy Reserve Center Saint Louis Mo, and now cross assign to the EM Det...