SAN DIEGO - Lt. Steven Hamasian, a native of Englewood, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy and is assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), where the Navy’s surface warfighters increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force.
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Hamasian graduated from Lemon Bay High School in 2012. Additionally, Hamasian earned a bachelor’s degree in general engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 2018.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Englewood.
“Though it’s a small town, I learned there are incredible opportunities out there if you are willing to put in the work and push through the failures you may encounter,” Hamasian said. “You can’t let failures stop you. I failed to get into the Naval Academy the first time, but I tried again, putting more work into it the next time, and I got in.”
Hamasian joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Hamasian serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because I have a long tradition of military service within my family,” Hamasian said. “Most of my family served in the Marine Corps, but I’m the only officer. My grandfather talked about the Naval Academy a lot. I applied when I was in high school, but I didn’t get accepted. I was already on that track to serve in the military, so I enlisted and applied to the Naval Academy again and got in.”
“SMWDC sailors exemplify the dedication, expertise and tactical excellence that drive the lethality of our Surface Force,” said Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. “Through their commitment to warfighting innovation and operational proficiency, they strengthen our Navy’s combat readiness and ensure that we remain ready to deter or defeat any adversary when our nation calls.”
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Hamasian has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is becoming a Warfare Tactics Instructor,” Hamasian said. “I accomplished this by attending a rigorous course of study on military tactics and technical systems of combat. I’m proud of it because it brought years of base-level knowledge to an advanced stage.”
Hamasian serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“The Navy plays a huge role in the freedom of the seas and pushing back against those who would remove that freedom,” Hamasian said. “We apply ourselves to become stronger and smarter to stop those people who want to harm us.”
Hamasian is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family who has never stopped supporting me or pushing me,” Hamasian added.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Englewood.
“Though it’s a small town, I learned there are incredible opportunities out there if you are willing to put in the work and push through the failures you may encounter,” Hamasian said. “You can’t let failures stop you. I failed to get into the Naval Academy the first time, but I tried again, putting more work into it the next time, and I got in.”
Hamasian joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Hamasian serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because I have a long tradition of military service within my family,” Hamasian said. “Most of my family served in the Marine Corps, but I’m the only officer. My grandfather talked about the Naval Academy a lot. I applied when I was in high school, but I didn’t get accepted. I was already on that track to serve in the military, so I enlisted and applied to the Naval Academy again and got in.”
“SMWDC sailors exemplify the dedication, expertise and tactical excellence that drive the lethality of our Surface Force,” said Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. “Through their commitment to warfighting innovation and operational proficiency, they strengthen our Navy’s combat readiness and ensure that we remain ready to deter or defeat any adversary when our nation calls.”
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Hamasian has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is becoming a Warfare Tactics Instructor,” Hamasian said. “I accomplished this by attending a rigorous course of study on military tactics and technical systems of combat. I’m proud of it because it brought years of base-level knowledge to an advanced stage.”
Hamasian serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“The Navy plays a huge role in the freedom of the seas and pushing back against those who would remove that freedom,” Hamasian said. “We apply ourselves to become stronger and smarter to stop those people who want to harm us.”
Hamasian is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family who has never stopped supporting me or pushing me,” Hamasian added.