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 3rd Class Carson Murdock, a resident of Orem, Utah, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy construction mechanic, who is a member of a Seabee unit.
Murdock is a 2013 Pine View graduate and native of Saint George, Utah. Murdock also earned a degree from Dixie State Univeristy in 2019 majoring in communication studies with an emphasis in leadership.
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.
In addition to serving in the Navy Reserves, Murdock has worked at his civilian job for two months. He balances his civilian life with his military service by aligning his schedule with his wife’s.
“Me and my wife schedule the same Saturdays to work, so we can have as much time together as possible,” said Murdock.
As a Navy reservist, Murdock serves with Naval Operations Support Center Salt Lake and is responsible for maintaining vehicles and repairing construction equipment.
Murdock 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, Murdock is most proud of being meritoriously promoted to a third class petty officer upon graduation of "A" School.
“I studied harder than everyone in my time at school and only missed one question the entire four months,” said Murdock.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Murdock 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 get to be a part of something that has been an American tradition for centuries and I am proud to be a sailor," said Murdock. “I love serving my community and my country.”
Murdock is a 2013 Pine View graduate and native of Saint George, Utah. Murdock also earned a degree from Dixie State Univeristy in 2019 majoring in communication studies with an emphasis in leadership.
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.
In addition to serving in the Navy Reserves, Murdock has worked at his civilian job for two months. He balances his civilian life with his military service by aligning his schedule with his wife’s.
“Me and my wife schedule the same Saturdays to work, so we can have as much time together as possible,” said Murdock.
As a Navy reservist, Murdock serves with Naval Operations Support Center Salt Lake and is responsible for maintaining vehicles and repairing construction equipment.
Murdock 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, Murdock is most proud of being meritoriously promoted to a third class petty officer upon graduation of "A" School.
“I studied harder than everyone in my time at school and only missed one question the entire four months,” said Murdock.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Murdock 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 get to be a part of something that has been an American tradition for centuries and I am proud to be a sailor," said Murdock. “I love serving my community and my country.”