James Shaw
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USS Monterey (CG 61)MARMC, NorfolkGREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTERUSS Enterprise

James Shaw

U.S. Navy Military Retiree

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About

Current City

Connellsville

Birthday

August 22, 1966

Branch

U.S. Navy

Rank

E6 - Petty Officer First Class

Service Years

1997 - 2017

Units

USS Monterey (CG 61)

U.S. Navy

USS Monterey (CG 61) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on June 16, 1990. Named after the Battle of Monterey during the Mexican-American War, the ship has played a crucial role in air defense, missile strikes, and maritime security operations. Throughout her service, Monterey has participated in numerous deployments, including support for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as NATO ballistic missile defense missions in Europe. The cruiser has been recognized for excellence in combat readiness and has contributed significantly to joint and allied naval operations around the world.

2006 - 2009

MARMC, Norfolk

U.S. Navy

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), located in Norfolk, Virginia, traces its origins to the consolidation of several naval maintenance activities in the early 2000s. Officially established in 2004, MARMC was created as part of the U.S. Navy’s initiative to streamline and modernize fleet maintenance and support operations. The center provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and technical support for ships, submarines, and associated systems across the Mid-Atlantic region. MARMC continues to play a crucial role in ensuring fleet readiness and supporting both Atlantic Fleet and deployed naval forces worldwide.

2011 - 2017

GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER

U.S. Navy

The Great Lakes Naval Training Center, located in North Chicago, Illinois, is the United States Navy's largest training facility. It was established in 1911 and continues to provide basic training for enlisted sailors. The center boasts state-of-the-art facilities and training programs to prepare recruits for active duty in the Navy. With a long history of excellence in training, the Great Lakes Naval Training Center plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the US Navy.

1997 - 1997
USS Enterprise insignia

USS Enterprise

U.S. Navy

The USS Enterprise is a fictional starship in the popular science fiction franchise, Star Trek. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable spacecraft in television and film history. The USS Enterprise has appeared in multiple TV series, movies, and novels, serving as the flagship for the United Federation of Planets. It is known for its sleek design, advanced technology, and diverse crew of humans and aliens.

1997 - 2002