MILLINGTON, Tenn. - A West Islip, New York, native, a 2012 West Islip High School graduate and a 2016 graduate of The Citadel is serving at Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Lt. Joseph Pinto serves as a command duty officer.
"I lead a team of forecasters in the production and dissemination of tropical cyclone and tsunami warnings or products," said Pinto. "I am also the Command Fitness Leader, responsible for leading the command in physical fitness and managing the command's physical readiness program. Lastly, I am a legal advisor to the Commanding Officer."
Pinto joined the Navy five years ago.
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.
Though there are many opportunities for sailors to earn recognition in their command, community and careers, Pinto is most proud of two accomplishments.
"I am proud to have earned my Surface Warfare Pin onboard USS Roosevelt in January of 2019 and being promoted to Lieutenant in June of 2020," said Pinto.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Pinto, 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.