MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Fayetteville, North Carolina, native is serving at Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Aerographer's mates are the Navy’s expert in meteorology and oceanography. They use skills in science and math to calculate weather patterns, analyze data and distribute forecasts to ships and squadrons around the world, providing accurate measures of air pressure, temperature, wind speed and sea state.
"As a geophysical technician I hand-analyze surface streamline charts, Assist the Typhoon Duty Officer in the Dissemination of Tropical Cyclone Warning Products," said Christopher. “I also support the command duty officer with tsunami missions.”
Naval Oceanography encompasses a wide range of missions crucial to supporting today's Naval fleet. They include oceanography, hydrography, meteorology, climate science, geospatial information science, astrometry, Earth orientation and precise time.
Whether operating in the air, at sea or underwater, Navy equipment, people and decision-making all rely on the technical and tactical advice of Navy Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Officers.
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.
There are many opportunities for sailors to earn recognition in their command, community and careers. Christopher has many achievements to be proud of.
“I am proud of being promoted to second class petty officer,” said Christopher.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Christopher, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.