BOSTON – Fredrick, Colo. native, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ryan Byrne, 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 find it a unique privilege to serve aboard the same ship as the Navy’s first gunner’s mates,” said Byrne.
Byrne has served in the Navy for four years, and his previous assignments include the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), and the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).
Byrne is a 2014 graduate of Frederick High School.
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 find it a unique privilege to serve aboard the same ship as the Navy’s first gunner’s mates,” said Byrne.
Byrne has served in the Navy for four years, and his previous assignments include the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), and the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).
Byrne is a 2014 graduate of Frederick High School.
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.