BOSTON -- Houston, Texas. native, Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Jacob Gehret, was meritoriously advanced to the rank of third class petty officer aboard USS Constitution, March 12.
“I didn't expect to get mapped, but I appreciate getting recognized. I will continue to strive towards great things.” said Gehret.
Gehret is a 2014 graduate of Clear View High School.
He has served in the Navy for nine months, and the USS Constitution is his first duty station.
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.
The active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people each year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history, maritime heritage, and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence.
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.
USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and captured 33 opponents.
The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 after British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull.