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    From Deck plates to Degree: Petty Officer’s Path from Enlisted to Officer

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    From Deck plates to Degree: Petty Officer’s Path from Enlisted to Officer

    ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    12.22.2025

    Photo by Cherish Gilmore 

    Office of Naval Research

    Petty Officer 1st Class Fonanti Sapee, an enlisted outreach coordinator at the Office of Naval Research, earned acceptance into the Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program — the Navy’s commissioning opportunity for active-duty enlisted personnel. By maintaining their active-duty status while receiving a scholarship to attend a top-tier university, STA participants advance their careers while contributing to the Navy’s operational excellence. (Official Photo of Petty Officer 1st Class Fonanti Sapee)

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    Date Taken: 12.22.2025
    Date Posted: 12.22.2025 12:40
    Photo ID: 9457058
    VIRIN: 251222-O-RB212-9797
    Resolution: 454x568
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    Location: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US
    Hometown: AVENEL/WASHINGTON, D.C., MARYLAND, US
    Hometown: BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS, US
    Hometown: DACULA, GEORGIA, US

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