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.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandy Halbach, a resident of Little Chute, Wisconsin, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy logistics specialist who is responsible for coordinating funeral honors.
“My current role at my command is currently the Naval Operational Support Center Green Bay Funeral Honors Coordinator for all of Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan,” Hallbach said.
Halbach is a 2002 New Holstein High School graduate and native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Halbach is also earning a degree majoring in lean six sigma.
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 100,000-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.
“I balance my civilian life and Navy service by being prepared and ahead of the game,” said Halbach. “I keep my employer informed of all monthly drill weekends and an advanced notice for any set of orders that arise.”
As a Navy reservist, Halbach serves with Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Green Bay responsible for preparing all Navy reservists to be mobilization ready.
Halbach 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, Halbach is most proud of receiving a Flag Letter of Commendation from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.
“I am very proud of my FLOC letter that I received for developing a Defense Travel System local voucher standard operating procedure and standardization of funeral honors that is used throughout region Mid-Atlantic,” said Halbach.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Halbach who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Halbach is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“I come from a long line of military veterans and I am a second generation female to serve in any branch of military,” said Halbach. “I am so proud and cannot wait for my children to join someday.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Halbach 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 means I am honoring all those who came before to defend and protect our country,” said Hallbach. “I also enjoy the diversity and the experiences I’ve been part of in my travels.”
“My current role at my command is currently the Naval Operational Support Center Green Bay Funeral Honors Coordinator for all of Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan,” Hallbach said.
Halbach is a 2002 New Holstein High School graduate and native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Halbach is also earning a degree majoring in lean six sigma.
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 100,000-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.
“I balance my civilian life and Navy service by being prepared and ahead of the game,” said Halbach. “I keep my employer informed of all monthly drill weekends and an advanced notice for any set of orders that arise.”
As a Navy reservist, Halbach serves with Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Green Bay responsible for preparing all Navy reservists to be mobilization ready.
Halbach 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, Halbach is most proud of receiving a Flag Letter of Commendation from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.
“I am very proud of my FLOC letter that I received for developing a Defense Travel System local voucher standard operating procedure and standardization of funeral honors that is used throughout region Mid-Atlantic,” said Halbach.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Halbach who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Halbach is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“I come from a long line of military veterans and I am a second generation female to serve in any branch of military,” said Halbach. “I am so proud and cannot wait for my children to join someday.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Halbach 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 means I am honoring all those who came before to defend and protect our country,” said Hallbach. “I also enjoy the diversity and the experiences I’ve been part of in my travels.”