PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Seaman Apprentice Dante Hannans, a native of Dallas, Texas, serves aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Bougainville, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. As one of the Secretary of the Navy’s priorities, America’s shipbuilding industry is a national security asset that strengthens deterrence, enhances global readiness, and keeps the fleet forward. Modernization efforts are creating American jobs, revitalizing communities, and fueling innovation.
Hannans graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Dallas.
“I learned that you are the artist of your life's portrait,” Hannans said. “You have the paintbrush in your hand and if your work isn't valued, change the gallery.”
Hannans joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Hannans serves as a quartermaster.
“I joined the Navy for career opportunities and the chance to travel around the world,” Hannans said.
This is the second ship named in honor of the Bougainville World War II campaign. As a large-deck amphibious assault ship, Bougainville is nearly three football fields long, with a crew of more than 1,200 that can support up to 1,800 troops and their equipment.
Hannans has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“In my short time in the Navy, being named Sailor in the Spotlight when I was temporarily assigned to another command has been my proudest accomplishment,” Hannans said.
As Hannans and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.
“Serving in the Navy is having the bravery to do what so many others cannot or will not do,” Hannans said.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contribution 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 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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Hannans is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my little brother, Tre, for being one of my biggest supporters and for being a second opinion when I need help in life,” added Hannans.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter Harwell, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. As one of the Secretary of the Navy’s priorities, America’s shipbuilding industry is a national security asset that strengthens deterrence, enhances global readiness, and keeps the fleet forward. Modernization efforts are creating American jobs, revitalizing communities, and fueling innovation.
Hannans graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Dallas.
“I learned that you are the artist of your life's portrait,” Hannans said. “You have the paintbrush in your hand and if your work isn't valued, change the gallery.”
Hannans joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Hannans serves as a quartermaster.
“I joined the Navy for career opportunities and the chance to travel around the world,” Hannans said.
This is the second ship named in honor of the Bougainville World War II campaign. As a large-deck amphibious assault ship, Bougainville is nearly three football fields long, with a crew of more than 1,200 that can support up to 1,800 troops and their equipment.
Hannans has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“In my short time in the Navy, being named Sailor in the Spotlight when I was temporarily assigned to another command has been my proudest accomplishment,” Hannans said.
As Hannans and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.
“Serving in the Navy is having the bravery to do what so many others cannot or will not do,” Hannans said.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contribution 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 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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Hannans is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my little brother, Tre, for being one of my biggest supporters and for being a second opinion when I need help in life,” added Hannans.