MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Petty Officer 1st Class Katherine Chumbiray, a native of Roselle, New Jersey, was recently meritoriously promoted to the rank of petty officer first class while serving aboard the U.S. Navy warship, USS Boxer, operating out of San Diego, California.
Chumbiray, a 2013 Abraham Clark High School graduate, joined the Navy five years ago.
Today, Chumbiray serves as a machinery repairman
Chumbiray was meritoriously advanced for all of the repair work they completed while serving aboard Boxer.
"Checking aboard my first command, USS Boxer, as a fireman and walking off as a petty officer first class has been my greatest accomplishment in the Navy so far," said Chumbiray. "It was definitely not easy and each challenge has molded me into the sailor and person I am today. To be able to represent the small machinery repairman rate is very rewarding. This advancement shows that our work has not gone unnoticed by my leadership and my peers. I am here for excellence and guidance for my junior sailors, both professionally and personally."
Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the sixth U.S. ship to bear the name of the original HMS Boxer, which was captured by the British during the War of 1812.
Amphibious assault ships transfer Marines, equipment and supplies and can support helicopters or other aircraft. Boxer’s crew is made up of approximately 1,200 crewmembers and can accommodate up to 1,800 Marines.
As Chumbiray and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.
Amphibious assault ships transfer Marines, equipment and supplies and can support helicopters or other aircraft. Boxer’s crew is made up of approximately 1,200 crewmembers and can accommodate up to 1,800 Marines.
As Chumbiray and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.