Celest Ware

As an Intelligence Analyst at the US Navy, I leverage my analytical skills and attention to detail to support field operations and advance intelligence gathering efforts. I have over six years of experience in developing intelligence recommendations, conducting data analysis, and creating high-level intelligence briefs on emerging threats for senior-level personnel. I am passionate about applying my skills in a dynamic and challenging environment where I can contribute to the safety and security of our nation.

• Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal through effectively helping with efforts drove analytical production for Dominican Republic and Lesser Antilles, processing 700 intelligence reports and compiled 75 daily read files. With exceptional professionalism, unrelenting perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty reflected credit and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
• Achieved Joint Service Achievement Medal through effectively helping with serving as the political and military issues subject matter expert for the Dominican Republic and Lesser Antilles, I analyzed 800 intelligence reports and created six hotspots that highlighted key events that impacted the Caribbean region. I crafted three situation updates in support of the Hurricanes Eta and Iota Intelligence Fusion Cell, which informed decision makers and led to 277 aid missions and 852 lives saved in disaster afflicted areas. Furthermore, I was handpicked over 14 joint service personnel to serve as a humanitarian assistance and disaster response exercise white cell member where i dedicated 24 research hours and developed 9 injects, which drove exercise operations and prepared the command for future crises response.
• As Terminal Area Security Officer, I led 3 Sailors through the installation and successful inventory of 172 assets across 20 compartments, providing fully mission capable work stations within the carrier intelligence center. I oversaw the system operability verification test off GENSER/SCI GCCS-M, confirming the system was fully functional in support of Basic Phase training, certification requirements, and THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S 2024 C7F deployment.

Navy “E” Ribbon

Mar 2022

Unit award given to personnel who served on U.S. Navy ships or units that won a battle efficiency competition.

National Defense Service Medal

Mar 2019

Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who served honorably during designated periods of national emergency or armed conflict

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Nov 2021

U.S. Department of Defense award presented to joint units and activities for meritorious achievement or service, superior to that which is normally expected, often in situations involving combat, national emergencies, or extraordinary circumstances impacting national interests

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Mar 2020

Recognizing service members who supported operations to counter terrorism in the Global War on Terror

Good Conduct Medal

Mar 2025

Awarded to service members for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during active Federal military service, typically for a specific period of continuous service

Good Conduct Medal

Mar 2022

Awarded to service members for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during active Federal military service, typically for a specific period of continuous service

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Mar 2025

For members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, recognized for completing a deployment at sea

• Certified DIA-INT-2301: Write for Release and Sanitization - January 24, 2020
• Certified DIA-INT-2300: Defense Intelligence Enterprise Foreign Disclosure Officer Course - January 24, 2020
• Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security - December 13, 2024
• Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing - January 26, 2025