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 Jordan Durand, a resident of Smyrna, Tennessee, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy intelligence specialist, who is responsible for telling the friendly forces where the enemy forces are hiding.
Durand is a 2017 Smyrna High School graduate and native of Seffner, Florida.
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.
Durand finds it easy to balance his civilian life with his naval career.
“I am able to balance my part-time Naval service and civilian job rather easily by working my civilian schedule around funeral honors, and other Naval service,” said Durand
As a Navy reservist, Durand serves with Naval Operational Support Center Nashville responsible for assisting the funeral honors coordinator.
Durand 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, Durand is most proud of being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in under two years.
“To be awarded my Navy and Marine Corps Achievement I had to take part and render honors for 50 funeral honors details,” said Durand.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Durand, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Durand is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My father, as well as, my grandfather have both served in the military,” said Durand. “I am honored to be able to continue in their legacies of honorable service.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Durand 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 protecting the freedoms and rights of my fellow Americans, as well as, to be able to uphold the highest core values and traditions of the Navy,” added Durand.
Durand is a 2017 Smyrna High School graduate and native of Seffner, Florida.
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.
Durand finds it easy to balance his civilian life with his naval career.
“I am able to balance my part-time Naval service and civilian job rather easily by working my civilian schedule around funeral honors, and other Naval service,” said Durand
As a Navy reservist, Durand serves with Naval Operational Support Center Nashville responsible for assisting the funeral honors coordinator.
Durand 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, Durand is most proud of being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in under two years.
“To be awarded my Navy and Marine Corps Achievement I had to take part and render honors for 50 funeral honors details,” said Durand.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Durand, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Durand is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My father, as well as, my grandfather have both served in the military,” said Durand. “I am honored to be able to continue in their legacies of honorable service.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Durand 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 protecting the freedoms and rights of my fellow Americans, as well as, to be able to uphold the highest core values and traditions of the Navy,” added Durand.