BOSTON -- Wayne, Pa. native, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Abdon Vivastejada, was meritoriously advanced to the rank of third class petty officer aboard USS Constitution, March 12.
“Someone is always looking. Sometimes you might feel under-appreciated, but be true to yourself and your values, and in that way you’ll understand that what matters is doing the right thing,” said Vivastjada.
Vivastjada is a 2019 graduate of Conestoga High School.
He has served in the Navy for seven 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.