BOSTON – Lawrence, Mass. native, Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason Santamaria, checked aboard USS Constitution, Mar. 5.
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.
“USS Constitution is a historic landmark and I'm excited to be back in my hometown to make a difference,” said Santamaria.
Santamaria has served in the Navy for five years, and his previous duty station was the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Santamaria is a 2014 graduate of Lawrence 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.
USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and captured 33 opponents.
Today, the Sailors stationed aboard provide free tours and visitation as the ship serves to promote the Navy’s history, maritime heritage, and supports educational outreach focused on raising awareness on the importance of a sustained naval presence to more than 600,000 visitors each year.
“USS Constitution is a historic landmark and I'm excited to be back in my hometown to make a difference,” said Santamaria.
Santamaria has served in the Navy for five years, and his previous duty station was the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Santamaria is a 2014 graduate of Lawrence 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.
USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and captured 33 opponents.
Today, the Sailors stationed aboard provide free tours and visitation as the ship serves to promote the Navy’s history, maritime heritage, and supports educational outreach focused on raising awareness on the importance of a sustained naval presence to more than 600,000 visitors each year.