“Being named Blue Jacket of the Quarter means that all the hard work I have been putting in is being recognized,” Coppock said. “As a junior sailor, it may feel like things you do aren’t worth the effort and that only senior enlisted will be recognized, but this simply isn’t the case. You should always strive for greatness, accept your wins with humility, and use your mistakes as motivation to be better and learn.”
“This promotion is largely due to my civilian education,” Harper said. “Being able to attend college while being stationed at NORA has been the biggest blessing. Our command is fortunate that our leadership grants us the work-life balance to achieve educational goals. Additionally, getting awards for going on support missions and being cadre at major Army competitions has also given me the points I’ve needed to promote.”
USS Michael Monsoor is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force
In celebration of the Navy’s 250th anniversary the United States Navy Band will perform a free concert April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Sandler Center, 201 Market St. Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jaylen King, center, from Hampton, Virginia, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assists in treating a patient in the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6) medical bay.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Anton Bell, center, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assists in treating a patient in the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6) medical bay.
“Watching service members in uniform left a lasting impression on me and inspired a deep admiration for their dedication,” said Grice. “This ultimately motivated me to find a way to contribute, which led me to join the Navy.”
“Today, I stand before you for the last time as your captain,” said Hightower as he addressed the crew. “It’s a bittersweet moment for me, and I am proud of what we have achieved together. This was one team, one fight.”
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Oct 29, 2024) – Petty Officer 1st Class Shannan Moore, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, was recently selected […]
USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
