MILLINGTON, Tenn. – U.S. Navy sailors from across the fleet are headed to Alaska for Anchorage Navy Week, June 16 to 22, to volunteer in the community and discuss why the Navy matters to the Land of the Midnight Sun.
While many of the sailors are from all over the country, this Navy Week will carry special meaning for visiting sailors from the area, including Petty Officer 1st Class Eusebiu Ceicovschi, who moved to Alaska after growing up in Romania.
Ceicovschi joined the Navy 10 years ago and is assigned to Cyber Strike Activity 63 at Fort Meade, Maryland.
“I moved to Alaska from Romania and wanted to find a way to challenge myself and build a future with purpose,” Ceicovschi said. “Joining the Navy gave me that path. After 10 years of service, the Navy means discipline, opportunity and the chance to serve something greater than myself while growing into the person I hoped to become.”
Ceicovschi notes that the Alaska environment influenced the person they are today.
“Living in Alaska for two years before joining the Navy shaped me in meaningful ways,” Ceicovschi said. “The wide-open landscapes and quiet wilderness taught me patience, self-reliance and a deep appreciation for nature. It gave me time to reflect, grow and build the confidence I needed for the challenges ahead.”
Upon joining the Navy, Ceicovschi quickly found that many of the skills and values forged in Romania and Alaska were the same as those needed to succeed in the Navy.
“I learned early on the value of resilience and making the most of what you have,” Ceicovschi said. “Those lessons, combined with the independence I developed while living in Alaska, have stayed with me and helped me stay focused through every challenge in the Navy.”
Ceicovschi is part of the first Navy Week to be hosted by Anchorage. Navy Weeks are a series of outreach events coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) designed to give Americans an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity.
“Being a part of this Navy Week gives me a chance to connect with communities and share my story, from Romania to Alaska to 10 years of Navy service,” Ceicovschi said. “It’s a way to give back, show others what’s possible, and represent the journey that brought me here.”
Today, Ceicovschi serves as a cyber warfare technician.
“Each day is a mix of structure and unpredictability,” Ceicovschi said. “I work with a team to solve problems, manage tasks and keep things running efficiently. There are early mornings, long hours and plenty of laughs in between. It’s not always easy, but it’s always meaningful.”
Ceicovschi has had many opportunities to excel in the Navy and sees military service as more than just a job – it represents a chance to become a better person. While serving, Ceicovschi earned an associate degree in cybersecurity from East Coast Polytechnic Institute in 2021.
“My proudest accomplishment is reaching 10 years of active service while helping others along the way,” Ceicovschi said. “I’ve had the chance to mentor younger sailors, and seeing them succeed has been just as rewarding as any personal achievement.”
Ceicovschi is grateful for their community and for those who helped make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents for their support through every step of this journey, especially after I moved to Alaska,” added Ceicovschi. “Their encouragement gave me the strength to keep going, even when things got tough.”
Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, providing the public a firsthand look at why the Navy matters to cities like Anchorage.
“Sailors are the reason America’s Navy is the most powerful in the world,” said Cmdr. Julie Holland, NAVCO’s director. “We are thrilled to bring your Navy warfighters to Anchorage Navy Week. At Navy Weeks, Americans will connect with sailors who have strong character, competence, and dedication to the mission, and who continue a 250-year tradition of decisive power from seabed to cyberspace.”
Anchorage Navy Week events include Navy activities at the Chinooks vs. Miners baseball game in Chugiak, the Mayor’s Marathon and Kids Mile, Slam’n Salm’n Derby Kids Fishing Day and downtown Summer Solstice festivities. Sailors will also volunteer with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Food Bank of Alaska, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, VOA Alaska, Youth Employment in the Parks, Anchorage VA and summer programs with Anchorage Public Libraries, Campfire Alaska, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.
For a list of public events, visit https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Anchorage-2025/