Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Smith | Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 | 06.17.2025
Logistics Specialist (Submarine) 1st Class Deundhray Steele is rewriting the playbook on what it means to serve and succeed. From earning a hard-fought promotion to petty officer first class, to dominating on the international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats, all while raising his child as a single father, Steele’s story is one of relentless hustle and heart....
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Caleb Dyal | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) | 06.05.2024
One hundred and four Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), were frocked to the next paygrade during a ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, June 5....
Story by Douglas Stutz | Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton | 05.24.2024
By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- When command approval was timely needed for a Sailor, Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Eric Morgan went and got it....
Courtesy Story | USN Military Sealift Command | 04.25.2024
This year, Military Sealift Command is celebrating its 75th anniversary. For 75 years, MSC has provided agile logistics, strategic sealift and specialized mission capabilities to the Department of Defense. At the heart of the MSC’s longevity are thousands of dedicated Civil Service Mariners and civilian employees who work at sea and ashore to ensure the mission is accomplished. The “We......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adora Okafor | Trident Refit Facility Bangor | 01.22.2024
Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adora Okafor At the start of Fiscal Year 2025, completing the ELD courses, Intermediate Leadership Development Course (ILDC) and Advanced Leadership Development Course (ALDC), will be a requirement for Sailors advancing to ranks E-6 and E-7 respectively. Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) is preparing for this new requirement by......
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Brown | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) | 12.08.2023
Four-hundred ten Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), were frocked to the next rank during a promotion ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Dec. 8....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 11.16.2023
The crew of Military Sealift Command’s fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) held a promotion ceremony for Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) Eliza Pingree, who was advanced as MSC’s first female Chief Engineer, while the ship was in Rota, Spain, Nov. 16. Upon being promoted, Pingree replaced outgoing Chief Engineer James Cochara aboard Supply....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 09.20.2023
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Rick Dyksterhouse, Military Sealift Command’s new Training Program Manager, to discuss the professional development opportunities available for MSC Teammates. Many of you will remember Dyksterhouse from his recent time as MSC’s Command Master Chief. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation....
