United States Navy, United States, Petty Officer Third Class, 03/2014, Present, Enlisted into active duty 24 Mar 2014. Stationed onboard USS George Washington 2014-2015. USS Ronald Reagan 2015-2017. USS Fort McHenry 2017-2019. Assigned to Little Creek Port Operations in Norfolk Virginia 2019-2020. Currently stationed at Navy Medical Center Portsmouth attached to the USNS COMFORT. As a Boatswains Mate Third Class Petty Officer I have completed over 40,000 work hours out to sea over 5 years. Boatswains Mates are known for long work hours and attention to detail. Some qualifications and traits are: ability to work as a unit, properly and effectively communicate with others, set the example as a leader, ability to take criticism, planning and properly executing the work day, ability to ask for assistance when needed, able to train and motivate self and team members, hold personal accountability, set the standard for professionalism, have the confidence and responsibility to accomplish any task unsupervised correctly, and in a timely fashion, heavy lifting, machine operations (I.E Crane Operator, JLG Operator, Winch Controller, Boat Davit Operator, Anchor Windlass Controller, Sliding Padeye Operator). As a Boatswains Mate was able to: Successfully operate the anchor windlass system, stand rotating watch schedule from the hours of 2:00am-7:00am, 7:00am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-4:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm, 8:00pm-12:00am, 12:00am-2:00am, helmed 3 warships out to sea in hazardous weather conditions, resulting in safe navigation, conducted over 2,000 flight operations, completed over 400 ship to ship supply transfers while out to sea, successfully trained and conditioned 115 junior sailors in proper fire fighting procedures. During Naval Career, also obtained numerous certifications including: Level 1 Security Clearance, Qualified Expert Sharpshooter with M9 service pistol / M16 Service Rifle, Qualified Marksman with Mossberg 500 shotgun, Fire Team Leader, Armed Security Sentry, Crane SignalMen, Underway Replenishment SignalMen, Mooring Line Handler, Underway Replenishment Rigger, Underway Replenishment Captain, Boatswains Mate of the Watch. Temporarily assigned to Security Division for 17 months. Responsibilities included gate access control and late night security patrol. Conducting over 5,000 hours on foot patrols with 40 pound security gear (armored vest, Kevlar helmet, knee pads, M16 Service Rifle with loaded magazine, M9 Service Pistol with loaded magazine.). As a Security Sentry; instrumental in completing 318 training drills exercising attention to detail, team work, strategy, and critical thinking skills. Commendations: (2) Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Blue jacket of the Quarter nominee.