MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Livers, a native of Monroe, Ohio, serves aboard USS Indianapolis, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Hanchar |
Livers graduated from Monroe High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Monroe.
“I've learned how to be flexible during challenging times,” Livers said. “The operating tempo of shiplife has helped me grow in responsibility and leadership.”
Livers joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Livers serves as a gunner's mate.
“I joined the Navy for the unique career opportunity,” Livers said. “I love the structure of my days. I enjoy my job, but I especially love the camaraderie of the people I work with.”
A Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Indianapolis is a fast and agile warship designed to operate in near-shore environments to counter 21st-century threats. Crews aboard the ship can operate unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicles. These ships can operate independently or in high-threat scenarios as part of a networked battle force that includes larger, multi-mission surface combatants such as cruisers and destroyers.
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.
Livers has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I received the Navy Achievement Medal award for accomplishments aboard the ship while we were taking hostile enemy fire,” Livers said. “We are the first LCS that has a Combat Action Ribbon. This gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing I was involved in real action, and I can look back on my time in the Navy with pride that we did something worthwhile.”
Livers serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“I'm proud to serve,” Livers said. “The people are great. I consider this a rite of passage, continuing the legacy and heritage provided by a long line of people who have done it before me.”
Livers is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my friends for supporting me in my decision to join the Navy,” Livers said. “I especially want to acknowledge my dad, who was in the Army and gave me the idea of joining the military. I also want to thank my mom for her guidance and support.”