PENSACOLA, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Kiel Bucher-Gallimore, a native of Hazel Park, Michigan, is serving at the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) at Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
As an instructor at IWTC, Bucher-Gallimore is serving among the future generation of information warfighters.
IWTC instructors are experts in the subject matter they teach and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready sailors.
Bucher-Gallimore joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Bucher-Gallimore serves as a fire control technician.
“The opportunity to further myself and see more than my hometown inspired me to join the Navy,” said Bucher-Gallimore.
According to Bucher-Gallimore, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hazel Park.
“Growing up, I learned that even when things are tough there is always light in the situation to make it a little easier,” said Bucher-Gallimore.
IWTC, one of Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT)’s four training commands, provides schooling for the Navy and joint services in cryptologic, information systems and cyber functions: enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.
Headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, CIWT delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.
CIWT trains enlisted personnel and officers in all functions of information warfare covering fields ranging from military intelligence, cyberwarfare and information systems to electronic warfare and cryptologic operations throughout the scope of their Navy careers. CIWT trains more than 26,000 students annually, with an average of 3,700 students attending classes daily. CIWT constantly strives to modernize training taught using emerging technology and the Persistent Cyber Training Environment to train the next generation of information warfare professionals.
Serving in the Navy means Bucher-Gallimore is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy supports national defense by protecting international waterways across the globe and providing necessary assistance to our global allies is a key component to our mission,” said Bucher-Gallimore.
“The Navy supports national defense by protecting international waterways across the globe and providing necessary assistance to our global allies is a key component to our mission,” said Bucher-Gallimore.
Bucher-Gallimore and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I’m most proud of recently winning Junior Sailor of the Quarter,” said Bucher-Gallimore. “It was a culmination of my hard work as well as the success of my division.”
As Bucher-Gallimore and other sailors continue to train and perform the mission they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Right now, serving means putting my time and lessons learned back into our junior sailors so they are prepared to adapt to an ever changing world,” added Bucher-Gallimore.
The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.
“I’m most proud of recently winning Junior Sailor of the Quarter,” said Bucher-Gallimore. “It was a culmination of my hard work as well as the success of my division.”
As Bucher-Gallimore and other sailors continue to train and perform the mission they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Right now, serving means putting my time and lessons learned back into our junior sailors so they are prepared to adapt to an ever changing world,” added Bucher-Gallimore.
The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.