MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. j.g. Xiang "Sean" Chi, a native of Weston, Florida, was recognized as the Basic Qualification Course (BQC) Honor Graduate during a recent graduation held at the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) in Newport, Rhode Island. Chi was also honored with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Ship's Store Award.
Chi is a 2019 Cypress Bay High School graduate. Additionally, Chi earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy in 2023 and a master's degree from Georgetown University in 2023.
Chi joined the Navy two years ago.
"It's truly an honor and privilege to be named Honor Graduate and to receive the NEXCOM Ship's Store Award," Chi said. "This recognition is not necessarily a reflection of my efforts in the classroom, but more of a testament to the support and mentorship I've received from my instructors and my classmates. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity, and I hope to utilize what I've learned here at BQC out into the fleet to be the best Supply Corps officer I can possibly be."
Navy Supply Corps officers play a critical role in ensuring sailors have the equipment and resources they need to maintain readiness and counter global threats.
NSCS, whose mission is to provide students with the personal and professional foundations for success, prepares its graduates to offer global logistics support across the fleet. Following graduation, officers like Chi are deployed worldwide to put their training into action, contributing to the Navy’s continuous presence around the globe.
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.
Chi can take pride in serving America through military service.