12 November 2021 Profile in Professionalism: YN2 Jennifer Diesma Military Sealift Command Far East selected Petty Officer Second Class Jennifer Diesma as Junior Sailor of the Quarter.“I was honored to have been selected and am grateful that my work ethic, abilities and professional qualities are helpful,” the Hayward, California, resident said.“The most...
27 October 2021 Reserve Chief Selects Join Navy History and Heritage Run at Valley Forge National Historic Park Fourteen chief petty officer selects assigned to Navy Operational Support Center Fort Dix, Fleet Readiness Center Reserve Mid-West, Detachment McGuire, and Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 64 joined their active duty CPO Selectee classmates from Joint-Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (JBMDL) for a naval...
27 October 2021 Profiles in Professionalism: GM2 Leonardo Santos Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Leonardo Santos has not touched one gun while on four-year active duty orders at NOSC Great Lakes, IL. Instead, he has found himself helping families of Sailors who have passed away receive the honors they deserve. “Having a role that gives me a way to impact the Navy and...
26 October 2021 VAQ-209 Provides SEAD Capabilities for Joint Exercise Northern Lightning The “Star Warriors” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 209 provided Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) for Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Reserve Air Base in Wisconsin, Aug. 9-20.Flying EA-18G Growlers, the entire squadron provided electronic support, electronic attack, and advanced...
22 October 2021 Profiles in Professionalism: LT Michael Cook Some of the most demanding positions aboard any ship in the U.S. Navy include executive officer, damage control officer, security officer, safety officer, training officer, anti-terrorism officer, and department head...