SEATTLE - Petty Officer 2nd Class Branden Caligiuri, a native of Lake Stevens, Washington, 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.
Caligiuri graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 2012.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lake Stevens.
“Growing up, I learned that there is a route for anyone and a profession for anyone to chase,” said Caligiuri. “All you need to bring is the willingness to learn and you will go far. I believe most people have that hunger to learn, and the Navy is a great place to feed that hunger for knowledge.”
Caligiuri joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Caligiuri serves as an engineman.
“I joined the Navy to travel the world and to take advantage of the many benefits available,” said Caligiuri.
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.”
Caligiuri has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment so far in the Navy was changing out two pistons in main machinery room two on our diesel engines aboard my first ship, USS Comstock, during deployment,” said Caligiuri. “A job that would normally take two weeks was completed in three days, so we were able to keep the ship moving and complete our mission.”
Caligiuri serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means everything to me,” said Caligiuri. “It’s the willingness to answer the call when the nation and people need it most.”
Caligiuri is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my family and friends, and I’d also like to thank the people who serve next to me,” added Caligiuri. “Without them, I feel our country wouldn’t be what it is today, and neither would I.”
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| Photo by Ensign Siennah Spriggs |
Caligiuri graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 2012.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lake Stevens.
“Growing up, I learned that there is a route for anyone and a profession for anyone to chase,” said Caligiuri. “All you need to bring is the willingness to learn and you will go far. I believe most people have that hunger to learn, and the Navy is a great place to feed that hunger for knowledge.”
Caligiuri joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Caligiuri serves as an engineman.
“I joined the Navy to travel the world and to take advantage of the many benefits available,” said Caligiuri.
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.”
Caligiuri has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment so far in the Navy was changing out two pistons in main machinery room two on our diesel engines aboard my first ship, USS Comstock, during deployment,” said Caligiuri. “A job that would normally take two weeks was completed in three days, so we were able to keep the ship moving and complete our mission.”
Caligiuri serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means everything to me,” said Caligiuri. “It’s the willingness to answer the call when the nation and people need it most.”
Caligiuri is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my family and friends, and I’d also like to thank the people who serve next to me,” added Caligiuri. “Without them, I feel our country wouldn’t be what it is today, and neither would I.”