BOSTON -- Fayetteville, N.C. native, Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jennifer Jordan, checked aboard for special duty as a crew member of USS Constitution, Jan. 15.
Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment.
“I am very eager to learn about USS Constitution and how it can impact my professional development,” said Jordan.
Jordan has served in the Navy for six years and her previous assignment was Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26.
USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.
Today, the Sailors stationed aboard provide free tours and visitation as the ship serves to promote the Navy’s history and supports public education about the importance of naval power to more than 600,000 visitors each year.
President George Washington named the ship after the document that defines our nation.
USS Constitution represents the earliest foundations of the Navy-Marine Corps Team, and her original crew required a Marine complement of one sergeant, one corporal, and fifty privates.
USS Constitution was undefeated in all of her 33 combat engagements.
“I am very eager to learn about USS Constitution and how it can impact my professional development,” said Jordan.
Jordan has served in the Navy for six years and her previous assignment was Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26.
USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.
Today, the Sailors stationed aboard provide free tours and visitation as the ship serves to promote the Navy’s history and supports public education about the importance of naval power to more than 600,000 visitors each year.
President George Washington named the ship after the document that defines our nation.
USS Constitution represents the earliest foundations of the Navy-Marine Corps Team, and her original crew required a Marine complement of one sergeant, one corporal, and fifty privates.
USS Constitution was undefeated in all of her 33 combat engagements.