BOSTON – South Lake Tahoe, Calif. native, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk, earned his advanced interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution, Mar. 12.
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 advanced interpretive historian qualification means that a Sailor has studied and trained beyond the basic history of USS Constitution and has learned about all aspects of the ship’s unique design, ship life during the age of sail and the ship’s major historic battles.
“It makes me happy that I can share fun details about the USS Constitution to the public,” said Samoluk.
Samoluk has served in the Navy for five years, and previously served aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
Samoluk is a 2011 graduate of South Lake Tahoe 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.
The advanced interpretive historian qualification means that a Sailor has studied and trained beyond the basic history of USS Constitution and has learned about all aspects of the ship’s unique design, ship life during the age of sail and the ship’s major historic battles.
“It makes me happy that I can share fun details about the USS Constitution to the public,” said Samoluk.
Samoluk has served in the Navy for five years, and previously served aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
Samoluk is a 2011 graduate of South Lake Tahoe 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.