MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Ramsey Krolak, a native of Fernandina Beach, Florida, serving aboard USS Roosevelt, recently earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
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“I was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for troubleshooting and fixing a major equipment casualty on the SLQ-32,” Krolak said.
The SLQ-32 is a critical electronic warfare system that helps detect and counter potential threats at sea. Krolak’s efforts ensured the ship could operate safely and effectively.
“Getting this medal makes me feel accomplished, but not as accomplished as having a fully working system,” Krolak said.
Krolak graduated from West Nassau High School in 2022.
Krolak joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Krolak serves as a cryptologic technician (technical) and is responsible for maintaining and operating specialized electronic warfare systems that help protect the ship.
According to Navy officials, USS Roosevelt is one of the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, designed to provide multi-mission capabilities while supporting operations around the globe.
Destroyers like Roosevelt routinely deploy with carrier strike groups, NATO partners and allied navies, providing advanced air, surface and subsurface defense.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contributions to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and internet access relying on secure undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy leaders emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the country.
As Krolak and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy and protecting the American way of life.