MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Murrieta, California, native serves aboard USS Carter Hall, a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship.
Petty Officer Second Class Grant Green joined the Navy two and a half years ago.
"I joined the Navy to serve my country and to better myself," said Green.
Today, Green serves as a fire controlman.
"I am a Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) technician and operator," said Green. "I maintain and operate the shipboard defense systems."
Green attended Murrieta Mesa High School and graduated in 2018. Green uses the same skills and values learned in Murrieta to succeed in the military.
"My parents taught me growing up to stay humble and to put others before myself," said Green.
These lessons have helped Green while serving aboard USS Carter Hall.
USS Carter Hall is the second U.S. Navy ship to be named for Carter Hall, the Virginia estate that is steeped in American history. Col. Nathan Burwell of Carter's Grove built his country mansion on 8,000 acres in the lower Shenandoah Valley near the present town of Winchester. The house took two years to build, 1790-1792, and Burwell named it after his great-grandfather, Robert "King" Carter.
According to Navy officials, dock landing ships transport and launch Landing Craft, Air Cushioned conventional landing craft and helicopters with their crews and embarked personnel onto hostile shores in amphibious assault operations. It has the largest capacity for these landing crafts (four) of any U.S. Navy amphibious platform.
Though there are many opportunities for sailors to earn recognition in their command, community and careers, Green is most proud of being promoted to a second class petty officer within two years of joining the Navy.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Green, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.
"To me, serving in the Navy means putting your best into your work and always striving to be the best sailor you can be," added Green.
"To me, serving in the Navy means putting your best into your work and always striving to be the best sailor you can be," added Green.