Virginia Beach Native aboard USS Portland (LPD 27) Celebrates 247th Navy Birthday
USS Portland (LPD 27) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock homeported in San Diego.
USS Portland (LPD 27) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock homeported in San Diego.
The Virginia Beach native says after high school he moved through several jobs. But the path to MSC began when opportunity walked through the door of a popular convenient store chain where he worked in 2004.
“I’d like to thank my family,” said Post. “I appreciate them for pushing me to be the best I can be and to never give up.”
Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.
The USS Harry S. Truman has returned to Hampton Roads
“It’s something I’ve always been drawn to since I was young; going to air shows and going on base with my dad. I enjoyed being around it all. I grew up with a strong sense of service. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.”
“I am elated to receive this award and the recognition motivates me to stay focused,” said Moechoe, who has worked for the Navy for 37 years.
Bazemore relies upon skills and values from lessons learned in Norfolk to succeed in the military. “My parents taught me to accept people for who they are,” said Bazemore. “I learned how to work with them to achieve a common goal.”
Wall relies upon skills and values from lessons learned in Chesapeake to succeed in the military. “I learned to be open minded and to think outside the box from my hometown,” said Wall.
“Life is the greatest teacher. Going through something yourself helps you understand it so much better than someone telling you.”