U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, conduct small arms qualifications at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Sep. 14, 2026. HSM-75's mission is to provide combat-ready MH-60R aircraft and personnel for deployment on board Recovery, Assist, Secure and Traverse (RAST) capable ships and aircraft carriers (CVN). (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nevay Ronquillo)
Personnel Specialist Petty Officer 1st Class, Paul Spartz, a U.S. Navy Reserve Sailor assigned to Navy Reserve Center Kitsap, Washington, shares his experience transitioning from active duty to the Navy Reserve and highlights the importance of personal accountability, readiness and community within the reserve force.
Navy Chief Logistics Specialist Nathaniel Whitten, a 20-year veteran, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in history. Balancing his naval duties with rigorous academic research, Whitten's dedication to service and scholarship is an inspiration to his fellow sailors. With a family history of military service and a career marked by deployments, awards, and leadership roles, Whitten's PhD is a testament...
Operation Specialist 1st Class, Ueldiv Ortiz Santiago, a U.S. Navy Reserve Sailor assigned to Navy Reserve Center El Paso and a native of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, demonstrated quick thinking and compassion when he stopped to assist a wheelchair-bound woman in distress in El Paso, Texas. Ortiz Santiago called 911, administered first aid, and stayed by the woman’s side until first responders arrived.
