SEATTLE - Petty Officer 2nd Class Quinn Farrell, a native of Methuen, Massachusetts, serves aboard USS Barry, a U.S. Navy warship homeported at Naval Station Everett, Washington. The ship is currently in a Seattle shipyard undergoing routine maintenance.
Farrell graduated from Methuen High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Methuen.
“Growing up in the Merrimack Valley taught me to have an open mind and to maintain the ability to adapt in different environments,” said Farrell. “These values have helped me interact respectfully with people from different walks of life.”
Farrell joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Farrell serves as a cryptologic technician (maintenance).
“My father and grandfather both served in the military,” said Farrell. “My grandfather was in the Air Force and my father was a boatswain’s mate in the Navy. My family was personally impacted by 9/11 because a friend of my grandmother’s was a pilot aboard one of the planes. From a young age, I learned about that tragedy and knew early in my life that I wanted to serve in the military.”
A Navy destroyer is a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
More than 300 sailors serve aboard Barry. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Farrell has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud that I scored at the top of my class during the security reaction force course in Pearl Harbor,” said Farrell. “I was proud to be awarded the honor graduate of the course.”
Farrell serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“The Navy provides a mutually beneficial exchange,” said Farrell. “I have the honor of serving my country while being afforded the opportunity to elevate myself professionally, physically and mentally.”
Farrell is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, dad and aunts for their unwavering support,” added Farrell. “They are my primary motivating force.”
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| Photo by Ensign Siennah Spriggs |
Farrell graduated from Methuen High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Methuen.
“Growing up in the Merrimack Valley taught me to have an open mind and to maintain the ability to adapt in different environments,” said Farrell. “These values have helped me interact respectfully with people from different walks of life.”
Farrell joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Farrell serves as a cryptologic technician (maintenance).
“My father and grandfather both served in the military,” said Farrell. “My grandfather was in the Air Force and my father was a boatswain’s mate in the Navy. My family was personally impacted by 9/11 because a friend of my grandmother’s was a pilot aboard one of the planes. From a young age, I learned about that tragedy and knew early in my life that I wanted to serve in the military.”
A Navy destroyer is a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
More than 300 sailors serve aboard Barry. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Farrell has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud that I scored at the top of my class during the security reaction force course in Pearl Harbor,” said Farrell. “I was proud to be awarded the honor graduate of the course.”
Farrell serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“The Navy provides a mutually beneficial exchange,” said Farrell. “I have the honor of serving my country while being afforded the opportunity to elevate myself professionally, physically and mentally.”
Farrell is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, dad and aunts for their unwavering support,” added Farrell. “They are my primary motivating force.”