Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Don White, from Norfolk, Virginia, attached to the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group. (CSG) 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
“I have a family history in the military and I wanted to serve as well,” said Carder. “The Navy offers opportunities and experiences that you can’t get anywhere else.”
NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.
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.”
