BOSTON – Vancouver, Washington native, Navy Seaman Anna Tomic, was awarded the Bluejacket of the Quarter aboard USS Constitution, Jan 23.
Bluejacket of the Quarter is awarded to a junior Sailor who exemplifies outstanding dedication to duty and superior performance by going above and beyond their assigned job.
“Winning this award means I did exactly what the Secretary of the Navy asked his Sailors to do: to be an inspiration to those that come after you and to ensure they too may feel empowered,” said Tomic. “When you feel empowered, respected and heard, you can do anything.”
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.
During the War of 1812, USS Constitution earned the United States’ first major victory against the Royal Navy with the defeat of HMS Guerriere and, during that battle, gained the nickname ‘‘Old Ironsides’’ when cannon balls were observed bouncing off her tough live oak hull.
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.
“Winning this award means I did exactly what the Secretary of the Navy asked his Sailors to do: to be an inspiration to those that come after you and to ensure they too may feel empowered,” said Tomic. “When you feel empowered, respected and heard, you can do anything.”
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.
During the War of 1812, USS Constitution earned the United States’ first major victory against the Royal Navy with the defeat of HMS Guerriere and, during that battle, gained the nickname ‘‘Old Ironsides’’ when cannon balls were observed bouncing off her tough live oak hull.
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.