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.
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A Navy quartermaster specializes in navigation, with a focus on mapping and charts, as well as using electronic navigation systems.
Navy quartermasters work as assistants to the Officers of the Deck and the navigator. They may also perform ship control … Click Here To Read the rest
Navy Personnel Specialists (PS) are the Navy’s customer support representatives for their fellow sailors.
The PS provides their shipmates with both counseling and information regarding Navy-related occupations. They also provide information on general education and job training opportunities, rights and … Click Here To Read the rest
A Navy Machinery Repairman (MR) operates machinists’ tools, manufacturing replacement parts for a wide range of maintenance and repair needs
An MR machines replacement parts for engines and propulsion systems for Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft.
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Navy Missile Technicians (Submarines) (MT) maintain and operate the electronic computers and electromechanical support systems that control submarine strategic weapons systems
MTs operate the computer systems, controllers, and other digital systems that control fleet ballistic missile systems.
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In today’s Navy, an Electrician’s Mate (EM) ensures that all electrical equipment and electrical systems aboard ship are properly maintained and operating efficiently.
The EM repairs, tests, and installs advanced electrical appliances and equipment both in port and underway.
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