KINGS BAY, Ga. – Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Glock, a native of Westminster, Maryland, who serves aboard USS Alaska, is headed to Anchorage for Navy Week, June 16 to 22, During Anchorage Navy Week, Glock will volunteer in the community and discuss why the Navy matters to the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Glock graduated from Westminster High School in 2005. Additionally, Glock earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech in 2010.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Westminster.
"Growing up, I experienced great loss of my friends and loved ones," Glock said. "This taught me the value of life and the well-being of people. I have carried these lessons throughout my career and have always prioritized the safety and well-being of the personnel I work with."
Glock joined the Navy 15 years ago.
"Many of my family members served in the military, including my father, grandfathers, aunt, uncle and great uncle," Glock said. "My great-grandfather brought our family to America from the Philippines after joining the Navy. I also have always had a strong desire to serve my country."
Anchorage is one of 15 Navy Weeks that will be put on by the Navy Office of Community Outreach this year. Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort in areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, providing the public a firsthand look at why the Navy matters to cities like Anchorage. This is the first Navy Week to be hosted by Anchorage.
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/
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Glock has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"I am most proud of training and mentoring Midshipmen who would go on to be nuclear-trained submarine and surface officers," Glock said. "During that time, I also assisted in commissioning 10% of the Navy's Junior ROTC nuclear candidates, which was very rewarding."
Glock serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
"Serving in the Submarine Force in a time when our operations are so critical to national defense and freedom around the world is extremely rewarding," Glock said. "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve in the 'Silent Service'."
Glock is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"My wife has been my rock and foundation throughout my career," Glock added. "I can never thank her enough for the sacrifices she has made, which have allowed me to serve my country all these years, especially when I'm at sea."