BOSTON – Valencia, Calif. native, Yeoman 1st Class Thomas Brophy, checked aboard USS Constitution, Feb. 4.
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 have always wanted to serve aboard Constitution since joining the Navy,” said Brophy. “When the opportunity came up I jumped on it. I am very excited to be here.”
Brophy has served in the Navy for seven year, and he has served at U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa in Naples, Italy, the nuclear-powered, aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and the nuclear-powered, attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701).
Brophy is a 2011 graduate of Hanford West High School in Hanford, Calif.
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 to more than 600,000 visitors each year, while promoting the Navy’s history and supporting public education on the importance of naval power.
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 have always wanted to serve aboard Constitution since joining the Navy,” said Brophy. “When the opportunity came up I jumped on it. I am very excited to be here.”
Brophy has served in the Navy for seven year, and he has served at U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa in Naples, Italy, the nuclear-powered, aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and the nuclear-powered, attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701).
Brophy is a 2011 graduate of Hanford West High School in Hanford, Calif.
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 to more than 600,000 visitors each year, while promoting the Navy’s history and supporting public education on the importance of naval power.
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.