MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Chief Petty Officer Syndie Carmin, a native of Orlando, Florida, serving aboard USS Nantucket, recently completed a visit to the ship's namesake island June 18-22.
During the four-day visit, Sailors strengthened relationships with the local community and the ship's commissioning committee by participating in a variety of community relations events. Some of the events included visiting the Nantucket Whaling Museum, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and the Nantucket Anglers’ Club. Sailors also took a historical walking tour of the island and had a community reception at the Great Harbor Yacht Club.
Carmin graduated from Freedom High School in 2005. Additionally, Carmin earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from Florida International University in 2018 and a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in healthcare administration from Saint Leo University.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Orlando.
"I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Orlando," Carmin said. "Growing up in a place with so many different types of people has made it easy for me to relate to my peers and other sailors. I have been successful because of the professional relationships built, networking skills and great friendships that became family."
Carmin joined the Navy 17 years ago. Today Carmin serves as a logistics specialist.
"My cousin served in the Army for 15 years and received a Purple Heart in November 2004," Carmin said. "Another cousin of mine served in the Marines for 24 years and retired as a master chief petty officer.
Although I wanted to follow their footsteps career-wise, I wanted to make my own path by being the first woman in my family to join and obtain my school degrees first."
USS Nantucket is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear this namesake, dating back to 1863 when the first USS Nantucket, a Passaic-class, single-turret monitor was commissioned. The Passaic-class Nantucket supported the U.S. Navy’s South Atlantic Blockade and played a critical role during the Civil War.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
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.
Carmin has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"My selection as chief petty officer was my greatest professional accomplishment because, without the accomplishment of my sailors, great mentorship and family support, there wouldn't be a Chief Petty Officer Carmin," Carmin said. "Just knowing that I have inspired so many along the way means that I have done my job as a leader.
"However, my best personal accomplishment has been my son Jahari. After he was born at 2 lbs, 10 oz and stayed so strong so young, it motivated me to be a better leader and person, and to remember that anything is possible and that miracles do happen."
Carmin serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
"Serving the Navy means that I can support my family, especially my son, sister, and mother who mean the world to me," Carmin said. "It also means I can serve a country that provided me with so many opportunities that most only dream of, and accomplish my goals that I didn't think were possible. I have paved the way for my son."
Carmin is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"I want to thank my parents because my success is due to their hard work and sacrifice," Carmin added. "I also want to thank my mother and sister for taking care of my son throughout my career when I was deployed, and my son for always being so patient with mommy's work."
"I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Orlando," Carmin said. "Growing up in a place with so many different types of people has made it easy for me to relate to my peers and other sailors. I have been successful because of the professional relationships built, networking skills and great friendships that became family."
Carmin joined the Navy 17 years ago. Today Carmin serves as a logistics specialist.
"My cousin served in the Army for 15 years and received a Purple Heart in November 2004," Carmin said. "Another cousin of mine served in the Marines for 24 years and retired as a master chief petty officer.
Although I wanted to follow their footsteps career-wise, I wanted to make my own path by being the first woman in my family to join and obtain my school degrees first."
USS Nantucket is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear this namesake, dating back to 1863 when the first USS Nantucket, a Passaic-class, single-turret monitor was commissioned. The Passaic-class Nantucket supported the U.S. Navy’s South Atlantic Blockade and played a critical role during the Civil War.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
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.
Carmin has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"My selection as chief petty officer was my greatest professional accomplishment because, without the accomplishment of my sailors, great mentorship and family support, there wouldn't be a Chief Petty Officer Carmin," Carmin said. "Just knowing that I have inspired so many along the way means that I have done my job as a leader.
"However, my best personal accomplishment has been my son Jahari. After he was born at 2 lbs, 10 oz and stayed so strong so young, it motivated me to be a better leader and person, and to remember that anything is possible and that miracles do happen."
Carmin serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
"Serving the Navy means that I can support my family, especially my son, sister, and mother who mean the world to me," Carmin said. "It also means I can serve a country that provided me with so many opportunities that most only dream of, and accomplish my goals that I didn't think were possible. I have paved the way for my son."
Carmin is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"I want to thank my parents because my success is due to their hard work and sacrifice," Carmin added. "I also want to thank my mother and sister for taking care of my son throughout my career when I was deployed, and my son for always being so patient with mommy's work."