Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity Promotes Marte to Lieutenant

Photo By Julius Evans | Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) promoted its Director for Administration, Lt. Sipriano Marte, to his current rank during a ceremony held in his honor at the Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown, VA, on Apr. 9. NOSTRA Executive Officer Cmdr. Brian Hatch congratulates Marte after he took his oath.  

YORKTOWN, VA, UNITED STATES

04.09.2018

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Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command, Williamsburg, VA

Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) promoted its Director for Administration, Lt. Sipriano Marte, to his current rank during a ceremony held in his honor at the Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown, VA, on Apr. 9.

Command personnel were present for the ceremony as Marte’s family witnessed him take the Navy Officer Promotion Oath.

Marte enlisted in the Navy on May 27, 2008, as a Yeoman. After completing boot camp in Great Lakes, IL, and “A” school in Meridian, MS, his first tour was with the Cougars of VAQ 139 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA. In 2016, Marte was commissioned as a Lieutenant j.g. in the Medical Service Corps (MSC), through the Navy’s MSC In-Service Procurement Program.

During his ceremony, Marte was congratulated by Capt. Rick Zeber, NOSTRA’s commanding officer, and Cmdr. Brian Hatch, the command’s executive officer. His wife Jerrica, pinned on his new collar devices.

Sharing a few words after the ceremony, Marte said, “I am grateful for my career progression and I have always been receptive to explore opportunities while overcoming obstacles. I’d like to encourage others to learn from this perspective. Also, I want to challenge you to never forget your roots; live up to your morals and remember that you are a member of the world’s greatest Navy. You will be justly rewarded for the contributions you make as a member and as a person.”

NOSTRA helps the surgeon general achieve his strategic priorities of readiness, health and partnerships through its role as the lead service agent for the Optical Fabrication Enterprise (OFE).

It provides optical fabrication services in support of all operational, contingency and humanitarian missions worldwide, in peacetime and during wars. NOSTRA fabricates military eyewear, prescription gas mask inserts and combat protective eyewear inserts.

In addition, NOSTRA also operates the Tri-Services Optician School, commonly known as TOPS, the Department of Defense's only training program for Opticians and Optical Fabrication Specialists.

Marte will transfer to Norfolk Naval Station in May 2018 where he will serve as the Medical Administration Officer (MAO) aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD-3).

• Date Taken: 04.09.2018
• Date Posted: 04.14.2018 19:21
• Story ID: 273077
• Location: YORKTOWN, VA, US