SAN DIEGO - Lt. Nicholas Chung, a native of Modesto, California, 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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Chung graduated from James C. Enochs High School in 2016 and earned a bachelor’s degree in biological science in 2020 from Arizona State University.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Modesto.
“I played a lot of sports growing up and that taught me the importance of teamwork,” Chung said. “Teamwork is important because even if you are the best at what you do, you still need support from others to succeed. That is also true in the Navy.”
Chung joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Chung serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to do something rewarding,” Chung said. “I also wanted to give back to my country.”
"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.
Chung has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm most proud of completing my first deployment because I was responsible for coordinating with multiple ally nations in exporting numerous merchant ships to keep the Red Sea open,” Chung said.
Chung serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means that I get to protect the freedom of opportunity my family has had the privilege to enjoy in the U.S.,” Chung said.
Chung is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my parents, Robert Chung and Jennifer Yoo, and my siblings, Lauren and Christopher, for their support and for being my foundation,” Chung added. “I also want to thank all my mentors for their help throughout my naval career.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Modesto.
“I played a lot of sports growing up and that taught me the importance of teamwork,” Chung said. “Teamwork is important because even if you are the best at what you do, you still need support from others to succeed. That is also true in the Navy.”
Chung joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Chung serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to do something rewarding,” Chung said. “I also wanted to give back to my country.”
"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.
Chung has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm most proud of completing my first deployment because I was responsible for coordinating with multiple ally nations in exporting numerous merchant ships to keep the Red Sea open,” Chung said.
Chung serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means that I get to protect the freedom of opportunity my family has had the privilege to enjoy in the U.S.,” Chung said.
Chung is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my parents, Robert Chung and Jennifer Yoo, and my siblings, Lauren and Christopher, for their support and for being my foundation,” Chung added. “I also want to thank all my mentors for their help throughout my naval career.”