MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Ross, a native of Manchester, Indiana, was recently selected as Junior Sailor of the Quarter (JSOQ) for Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command Detachment Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity Yorktown (NMRLC DET NORA Yorktown). Ross' parents, Keenan and Dawn Ross, live in Aurora, Indiana.
JSOQ is an award given to an enlisted sailor in the Navy who is in the pay grade of E-4. The award recognizes sailors who demonstrate sustained superior performance, leadership and professionalism.
Ross graduated from South Dearborn High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Manchester.
"Growing up with a blue-collar father and a mother who juggled a job, college and three (eventually four) childeren successfully, I understood the value of a high work ethic at a young age," Ross said. "From my great-grandfather running a farm his entire life, getting up very early and working all day no matter the weather, I learned the importance of consistency and discipline. I also learned two very useful and important skills from my soccer coach, Jon Wismann, which were to embrance the suck and to adapt to your circumstances. Those lessons come in handy quite often."
Ross joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Ross serves as a hosptial corspman responsible for providing medical care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families.
"To be honest, I just knew I wanted to be a corpsman," Ross said. "I've always had a passion for helping people and I love being part of a team. I get the fulfillment of helping people from being a corpsman and I get the team aspect I thrive in by being a sailor in the U.S. Navy."
Headed by Capt. Christopher Barnes, NMRLC develops, acquires, produces, fields, sustains, and provides enduring lifecycle support of medical materiel solutions to the Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and Joint Forces in high-end competition, crisis, and combat. At the forefront of Navy Medicine’s strategic evolution, NMRLC is well-positioned to be the Joint Force’s premier integrated medical logistics support activity.
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.
Ross serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
Ross has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"So far, being named JSOQ has been my biggest accomplishment in the Navy," Ross said. "I am also a very passionate and dedicated member of the Command Fitness Team."
As Ross and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.
"Serving in the Navy means a lot to me," Ross said. "It allows me to provide support and care to fellow service members, and it gives me the opportunity to protect and serve the country that my loved ones call home."
Ross is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"I would like to thank my family, especially my mom and dad for all of their love and support throughout my time in the Navy," Ross added. "I wouldn't be where I am today without them. Last but not least, a special thank you to my son, August. I love you buddy! The pure joy I get from being your father keeps a good head on my shoulders, and my heart happy."