SAN DIEGO - Ensign Ransford Bulley, a native of Accra, Ghana, serves aboard USS Jack H. Lucas, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
Bulley graduated from Accra High School in 2008. Additionally, Bulley earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Maryland in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Accra.
“Growing up, I learned to treat and respect everyone fairly, irrespective of age, rank or position,” Bulley said. “Having that mindset gets work done faster, and it keeps a good working environment.”
Bulley joined the Navy 12 years ago. Today, Bulley serves as a supply officer.
“I joined the Navy for the camaraderie with my shipmates,” Bulley said. “I love to deploy. I love to travel. I’m the first in my family to join the military.”
Jack H. Lucas is named for Marine Corps Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the Marines during World War II and earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Battle of Iwo Jima after saving the lives of three Marines when he was just 17 years old. Lucas is the youngest Marine, and the youngest service member in World War II, to be awarded the United States’ highest military honor for valor.
Jack H. Lucas is a Navy destroyer, a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
More than 300 sailors serve aboard Jack H. Lucas. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
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.
Bulley has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I was a recruiter when I was enlisted and became the first to ever win the Centurion Award at Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Jacksonville,” Bulley said. “You have to get 100 qualified highly qualified sailors into the Navy to receive that award. I was proud because I was the first to accomplish that in the history of NTAG Jacksonville. I’m also proud of being commissioned as an officer. Whatever I do, I want to get to the top. I did the enlisted side and now I’m contributing to the officer side as well.”
Bulley 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, for me, means contributing to the defense and security of America and also having camaraderie with my shipmates,” Bulley said.
Bulley is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my family, friends, mentors and shipmates,” Bulley added. “They’re the reason the Navy still exists.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Accra.
“Growing up, I learned to treat and respect everyone fairly, irrespective of age, rank or position,” Bulley said. “Having that mindset gets work done faster, and it keeps a good working environment.”
Bulley joined the Navy 12 years ago. Today, Bulley serves as a supply officer.
“I joined the Navy for the camaraderie with my shipmates,” Bulley said. “I love to deploy. I love to travel. I’m the first in my family to join the military.”
Jack H. Lucas is named for Marine Corps Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the Marines during World War II and earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Battle of Iwo Jima after saving the lives of three Marines when he was just 17 years old. Lucas is the youngest Marine, and the youngest service member in World War II, to be awarded the United States’ highest military honor for valor.
Jack H. Lucas is a Navy destroyer, a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
More than 300 sailors serve aboard Jack H. Lucas. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
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.
Bulley has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I was a recruiter when I was enlisted and became the first to ever win the Centurion Award at Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Jacksonville,” Bulley said. “You have to get 100 qualified highly qualified sailors into the Navy to receive that award. I was proud because I was the first to accomplish that in the history of NTAG Jacksonville. I’m also proud of being commissioned as an officer. Whatever I do, I want to get to the top. I did the enlisted side and now I’m contributing to the officer side as well.”
Bulley 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, for me, means contributing to the defense and security of America and also having camaraderie with my shipmates,” Bulley said.
Bulley is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my family, friends, mentors and shipmates,” Bulley added. “They’re the reason the Navy still exists.”