Scott serves as a hospital corpsman. “Southern hospitality has helped me succeed,” said Scott. “Learning humility and coming from humble beginnings has served me well in the military.”
Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Ivan Barlow, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, removes a protective film from a new oven aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during the ship’s maintenance availability.
Musician 1st Class Haley Stiltner, from Windsor, Va., performs with the U.S. Navy Band Country Current in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the unit’s creation.
“I would like to thank my dad, Senior Chief Howard Williams, and my mom, Chief Warrant Officer Lssette Williams, for making me feel secure enough to continue in my Naval career,” said Williams. “There were times when I first got in the Navy when I wanted to give up. They encouraged me to keep going and that they understood my difficulties. I would also like to thank HSC-3 for being there for me and not kicking me to the rocks when things got tough. I had a hard time, but things got better. “
“Serving in the Navy means several different things to me,” said Pietlock. “I get to enjoy a rewarding career while ensuring I am set up for retirement. I get to serve the greatest country in the world and be a part of history. I’m able to help others achieve success, whether that is outside or inside the Navy. The list goes on and on, but being in the Navy means a lot to me and I look forward to my future as a part of it.”
“I joined the Navy to do something different and use it as a stepping stone for my future education and career,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Dalon Dixon, a 2019 Phebus High School graduate.
Cmdr. Desmond Walker, a resident of Suffolk, Virginia, relieved Capt. Scott Rosetti as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer, USS Stout (DDG 55).
“Serving in the Navy means being a part of a team that is with you through the good and bad and is constantly pushing you to improve upon yourself,” said Baylosis.
“The Navy has given me financial stability so that I can provide for my family. I will be getting my United States citizenship soon and I’ll be able to petition for my mom to come to the United States. The Navy has given me the recourses I needed and now my family will be reunited after spending 18 years apart.”
“What I learned from my hometown was the importance of showing empathy for people,” said Irvin. “I also learned that hard work and determination will take me far in life and make me a better leader.”
“My proudest accomplishment is making the rank of petty officer second class in two years and being on deployments that included Bahrain in six months, a month in Alaska, two months in the Philippines and Japan for four months,” said Riccio.
“Discipline was instilled in me at an early age by my parents,” said Moore. “That discipline allowed me to learn how to set goals and set forth a plan to achieve those goals.” Today, Moore serves as a logistics specialist aboard USS Philippine Sea responsible for supply chain management.
