July 2017
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Riverview/Apollo Beach Edition
Local Grad Serves On Navy Warship
By Petty Officer 1st Class James H. Green
A 2011 Riverview High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Drummond is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy. Drummond works as a logistics specialist aboard the guided missile destroyer operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A Navy logistics specialist is responsible for the ship's budgRiverview High School Graduate Serves Aboard et and making sure the ship Navy Warship In Pearl Harbor. has all the parts needed to sake, Lt. Michael P. Murphy. I'm proud complete the mission. of their teamwork and commitment to the “I like knowing that by getting people mission.” the parts they need I have a direct Approximately 300 men and women impact on the ship being mission ready,” serve aboard the ship. Their jobs are said Drummond. highly specialized and keep each part of With the ability to conduct anti-air the destroyer running smoothly. They do warfare, anti-submarine warfare and everything from to maintaining gas turanti-surface warfare, destroyers are bine engines and operating the highly capable of sustained maritime operasophisticated Aegis weapons system to tions supporting forward naval presence, driving the ship and operating small maritime security, sea control, deterboats. rence of aggressive actions on U.S. part“I am proud to serve on this ship ners around the globe, as well as because of its namesake and the sacrihumanitarian assistance. fice Lt. Murphy made,” said Drummond. “Service at sea onboard a Navy Challenging living conditions build destroyer is an incredible experience,” strong fellowship among the crew. The said Cmdr. Robert A. Heely crew is motivated, and can quickly adapt Jr.,Commanding Officer of USS Michael to changing conditions. It is a busy life of Murphy. “The extraordinary performance specialized work, watches, and drills. of Michael Murphy is made possible by Serving aboard a guided missile destroythe sailors that man her on a daily basis. er instills accountability and toughness Team Murphy is comprised of 350 talent- and fosters initiative and integrity. ed sailors from across our country. They “I am proud that I am putting myself are all resilient and dedicated profession- out there to help other people and be als, who strive each and every day to part of something bigger than myself,” uphold the strong legacy of our nameadded Drummond.
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