Brighton native Tanner Sandusky spends his days on a warship
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Petty Officer First Class Tanner Sandusky, a native of Brighton, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship.
These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in the region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world, according to a release.
“As the largest force in our nation’s front line against revisionist actors, U.S. Pacific Fleet meets this great responsibility with strength, resolve and confidence," said Admiral Samuel Paparo, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander. "Together with our joint and combined partner operations, we are positioned to defend — across all domains — any attempts to threaten our nation, our allies and partners' security, freedom and well-being."
Sandusky joined the Navy just over a decade ago. Today, he serves as a fire controlman aboard the USS Ralph Johnson.
“I joined the Navy because of the economic opportunities that it afforded me,” Sandusky said.
Sandusky graduated from Brighton High School in 2006. In order to succeed in the military, he relies on the skills he learned back then.
Jobs aboard a U.S. Navy ship are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill, according to Navy officials. Responsibilities range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry.
“The Navy contributes to national defense by being a show of force,” Sandusky said. "(We're) present all around the world. This helps keep our country safe, our allies safe and our adversaries in check."
Sandusky and the sailors he serves with have plenty of opportunity for accomplishment.
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“I’m most proud of being selected for instructor duty at the surface warfare schools to teach department head officers,” Sandusky said.
As Sandusky and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country.
“Serving in the Navy means that I get a chance to travel the world, experience different cultures and contribute to the defense of my country,” Sandusky said.
— Contact reporter Patricia Alvord at palvord@livingstondaily.com.
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