by Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs
(BREMERTON, Wash.) - A 2012 Shawnee High School graduate and Medford Lakes,
New Jersey, native was promoted to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class in
the U.S. Navy during a promotion ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Washington.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Alaina M. Growney-Cardwell
receives frocking letter from U.S. Navy Capt. Alan Schrader,
Naval Base Kitsap commanding officer
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Petty Officer Alaina M. Growney-Cardwell, currently serving for two
years, is an aviation boatswain’s mate (aircraft handler) serving as the
building manager with Fleet & Family Readiness Unaccompanied Housing
office, Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bremerton, Washington.
Aviation Boatswain's Mates specializes in launching and recovering naval
aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. It includes aircraft
preparation and fueling prior to takeoff and after landing, as well
as fire-fighting and salvage and rescue operations.
NBK serves as the host command for the
Navy’s fleet throughout the Pacific Northwest, providing exceptional
installation services, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of its hosted
war-fighting commands, tenant activities, and personnel – all of whom deserve
the best there is to offer 24/7.
She is the daughter of Tina Growney of Medford Lakes, New Jersey and
wife of Justin Cardwell of Naval Base Kitsap, Washington.
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