Tag: In the Service

  • Sayreville native serves aboard floating airport

    Sayreville native serves aboard floating airport

    Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Cote, a native of Sayreville, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.   Cote joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Cote serves as a nuclear machinist’s mate. “Both my mother and father served in the Navy,”…

  • Montgomery Township’s Horn graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

    Montgomery Township’s Horn graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

    Russell H. Horn, son of Charles G. Horn and Robin L. Higgins-Horn, of Montgomery Township, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Horn earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U.S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him…

  • In the Service: U.S. Army Specialist Allen Henry Pashley

    In the Service: U.S. Army Specialist Allen Henry Pashley

    U.S. Army Specialist Allen Henry Pashley, son of Dorothy Pashley of Sayreville and Allen Pashley of Sayreville, was awarded the Army Achievement Medal in April. The medal is awarded for exceptionally meritorious achievement in a non-combat field. SPC Pashley was recognized for his dedication to duty and selfless service, greatly contributing to mission accomplishment. His…

  • South River native discusses oceanology while serving in Navy

    South River native discusses oceanology while serving in Navy

    SOUTH RIVER–With a passion for military service, math and science, South River native and U.S. Naval Lt. Stephanie Geant talked about oceanology as part of New Jersey’s Virtual Navy Week. Due to the U.S. Department of the Navy’s public health precautions, New Jersey Navy Week, scheduled for May 11-17, was re-imagined into New Jersey Virtual…

  • Matawan native serves aboard oldest commissioned warship USS Constitution

    Matawan native serves aboard oldest commissioned warship USS Constitution

    Hospitalman Katrina Mastrolia, a native of Matawan, checked aboard the USS Constitution on April 2. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment. “I am extremely grateful for this amazing and exciting…

  • Hazlet sailor serves aboard USS Truman in Arabian Sea

    Hazlet sailor serves aboard USS Truman in Arabian Sea

    PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN DALTON LOWING Aviation Electronics Mate 2nd Class Tyler Bege, who is from Hazlet, assigned to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, removes an anti-collision light from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.…

  • In the Service: Kevin D. Lewis

    In the Service: Kevin D. Lewis

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin D. Lewis graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…

  • In the Service: Dominique R. Lovallo

    In the Service: Dominique R. Lovallo

    U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Dominique R. Lovallo graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete…

  • In the Service: Kevin R. Cruz Godoy

    In the Service: Kevin R. Cruz Godoy

    U.S. Air Force Airman Kevin R. Cruz Godoy graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits…