SAN DIEGO - Lt. Shane Artim, a native of Woodside, 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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Artim graduated from Saint Francis High School in Moutain View, California, in 2013. Additionally, Artim earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the United States Naval Academy in 2018.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Woodside.
“Growing up, I learned there are people out there that have never thought about putting themselves in a place of service for others or their country,” Artim said. Therefore, I would always strive to be the one to serve and take care of others around me.”
Artim joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Artim serves as a surface warfare officer.
“My grandfather was a private in the Army during World War II and my dad was a surface warfare officer in the Navy,” Artim said. “Hearing their stories inspired me to join. I also have a love for my country and the ocean. Lastly, I joined the Navy because I felt it was my responsibility to give back to the country and I wanted to protect people I love.”
"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.
Artim has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of all that I was able to accomplish on two sea tours because they were very strenuous,” Artim said. “The first ship was a cruiser and I jumped around doing a lot of different jobs. On the second sea tour, I was able to become a destroyer man and become a part of a long lineage of officers who served on destroyers. On that deployment, I was also able to accomplish many missions in support of NATO and receive the NATO Meritorious Service Medal for the many missions we were able to accomplish in support of NATO. I am proud of being a warfare tactics instructor as well and writing tactics to increase the lethality of the fleet because that has always been a dream and a goal of mine. Growing up, I studied a lot of military history, so, being able to think of new and creative solutions to problems the U.S. Navy faces is accomplishing a big dream of mine.”
Artim 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 taking care of the people around you while also trying to become better every day,” Artim said.
Artim is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank all my mentors, family and everyone else who has supported me in my goal of service to the country,” Artim added.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Woodside.
“Growing up, I learned there are people out there that have never thought about putting themselves in a place of service for others or their country,” Artim said. Therefore, I would always strive to be the one to serve and take care of others around me.”
Artim joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Artim serves as a surface warfare officer.
“My grandfather was a private in the Army during World War II and my dad was a surface warfare officer in the Navy,” Artim said. “Hearing their stories inspired me to join. I also have a love for my country and the ocean. Lastly, I joined the Navy because I felt it was my responsibility to give back to the country and I wanted to protect people I love.”
"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.
Artim has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of all that I was able to accomplish on two sea tours because they were very strenuous,” Artim said. “The first ship was a cruiser and I jumped around doing a lot of different jobs. On the second sea tour, I was able to become a destroyer man and become a part of a long lineage of officers who served on destroyers. On that deployment, I was also able to accomplish many missions in support of NATO and receive the NATO Meritorious Service Medal for the many missions we were able to accomplish in support of NATO. I am proud of being a warfare tactics instructor as well and writing tactics to increase the lethality of the fleet because that has always been a dream and a goal of mine. Growing up, I studied a lot of military history, so, being able to think of new and creative solutions to problems the U.S. Navy faces is accomplishing a big dream of mine.”
Artim 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 taking care of the people around you while also trying to become better every day,” Artim said.
Artim is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank all my mentors, family and everyone else who has supported me in my goal of service to the country,” Artim added.