MILLINGTON, Tenn. – As Americans reflect on the service of military men and women this Veterans Day, some may not realize that they are fellow residents with those who serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Capt. Patrick Finney, a resident of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy submarine warfare officer, who is responsible for the administration, training, and operations of approximately 56 officers and 20 enlisted sailors.
Finney is a 1992 La Salle College High School graduate and native of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Finney also earned a degree from Villanova University in 1996 majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Reservists seamlessly support and actively aid military missions while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world, according to Navy officials.
“The Navy Reserve is a 100K strong team of sailors embedded across the fabric of society, loyal and dedicated patriots, serving both in uniform and civilian jobs, ready to defend the homeland and deploy across the world in a moment’s notice,” said Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, Chief of Navy Reserve.
The Navy Reserve provides strategic depth to America’s Navy as it protects the American homeland and advances economic prosperity by preserving freedom of the seas.
“My employer supports my dual employment as a civilian and a military officer,” said Finney, who has been working with his current employer for 15 years.
As a Navy reservist, Finney serves with Joint Enabling Capabilities Command responsible for providing expeditionary planners who can quickly assist in establishing a joint task force.
Finney is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
A key element of the Navy the Nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, according to Navy officials, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Finney is most proud of his service in Afghanistan.
“I served in an austere environment and my work had real, near-term impacts on military operations and progress,” said Finney.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Finney, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Finney is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My father served in the U.S. Air Force,” said Finney. “My family seems to be drawn to service whether as a civilian or as a military serviceman.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Finney and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving in the Navy was a consistent desire I had as a teenager,” added Finney. “The various experiences I have had in the Navy, both active and reserve, have been noteworthy and memorable.”
Finney is a 1992 La Salle College High School graduate and native of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Finney also earned a degree from Villanova University in 1996 majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Reservists seamlessly support and actively aid military missions while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world, according to Navy officials.
“The Navy Reserve is a 100K strong team of sailors embedded across the fabric of society, loyal and dedicated patriots, serving both in uniform and civilian jobs, ready to defend the homeland and deploy across the world in a moment’s notice,” said Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, Chief of Navy Reserve.
The Navy Reserve provides strategic depth to America’s Navy as it protects the American homeland and advances economic prosperity by preserving freedom of the seas.
“My employer supports my dual employment as a civilian and a military officer,” said Finney, who has been working with his current employer for 15 years.
As a Navy reservist, Finney serves with Joint Enabling Capabilities Command responsible for providing expeditionary planners who can quickly assist in establishing a joint task force.
Finney is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
A key element of the Navy the Nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, according to Navy officials, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Finney is most proud of his service in Afghanistan.
“I served in an austere environment and my work had real, near-term impacts on military operations and progress,” said Finney.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Finney, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Finney is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My father served in the U.S. Air Force,” said Finney. “My family seems to be drawn to service whether as a civilian or as a military serviceman.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Finney and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving in the Navy was a consistent desire I had as a teenager,” added Finney. “The various experiences I have had in the Navy, both active and reserve, have been noteworthy and memorable.”