A St. Louis, Missouri native, Travis served eight years in the United States Navy. Duty stations include Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (AIRTEVRON ONE), NAS Patuxent River, MD, the USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), Commander Second Fleet (COMSECONDFLT), and US Transportation Command, (USTRANSCOM) Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
After the Navy, Travis worked in the Information Technology sector for twenty-five years.
Connect with Travis @MichaelTRose.
Underwater mines remain one of the most persistent threats to naval and commercial shipping worldwide.
Navy Minemen (MN) specialize in countering this danger by locating, classifying, and safely neutralizing these explosive devices.
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Navy Operations Specialists (OS) find that they’re key members of the combat team on Navy vessels in the fleet.
These enlisted personnel are responsible for locating, identifying, and tracking potential targets using sophisticated electronic devices.
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Navy Culinary Specialists (CS) are enlisted Sailors responsible for food service operations aboard naval vessels and at shore installations.
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Many aspiring Sailors explore the Information Systems Technician IT rating a vital role in managing Navy networks and communications.
IT Sailors maintain computer systems troubleshoot hardware software issues and ensure cybersecurity for classified and unclassified networks.
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Founded in 1775 by George Washington to disrupt British Supply Ships, the Navy came to be appreciated in 1794 after the growth of pirate ambushes on trade routes. They are tasked with guarding Nation’s territorial waters, reaching the furthest depths … Click Here To Read the rest