Yeoman 2nd Class Ronnie Howard, Jr., a 2018 graduate of Thomson High School, was one of 140 Sailors to receive a promotion to the next paygrade.
Sailors were advanced based on a number of factors such as evaluations, exam scores, time in rate, awards and pass not advanced points.
Capt. Kyle Higgins, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s commanding officer, congratulated the Sailors.
“This takes a lot of hard work, a lot of determination, moral fortitude, grit and resiliency,” said Higgins. “Thank you for the jobs that you do, thank you for the leadership you provide. You’ve earned it, keep it.”
Howard said he was honored to be selected.
"It feels great advancing, especially going from living in a small town to promotion to petty officer second class in a year,” he said.
Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.
Sailors were advanced based on a number of factors such as evaluations, exam scores, time in rate, awards and pass not advanced points.
Capt. Kyle Higgins, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s commanding officer, congratulated the Sailors.
“This takes a lot of hard work, a lot of determination, moral fortitude, grit and resiliency,” said Higgins. “Thank you for the jobs that you do, thank you for the leadership you provide. You’ve earned it, keep it.”
Howard said he was honored to be selected.
"It feels great advancing, especially going from living in a small town to promotion to petty officer second class in a year,” he said.
Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.