Macungie native serves at Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Macungie, Pennsylvania, native assigned to Strike Group Oceanography Team, Norfolk, serves United States Navy at Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.
Ensign Jason Kushy joined the Navy one year ago for the opportunities serving provides.
“I joined the Navy to further develop my passion for helping others,” said Kushy.
Kushy is a 2017 Emmaus High School and a 2021 United States Naval Academy graduate. According to Kushy, the values required to succeed in the military are similar to those found in Macungie.
“I learned many lessons from my hometown,” said Kushy. “I learned the importance of maintaining relationships with your support system, how to have resilience during hard times and that experience is invaluable.”
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.
Whether operating in the air, at sea or underwater, Navy equipment, people and decision-making all rely on the technical and tactical advice of Navy Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Officers.
Naval Oceanography encompasses a wide range of missions crucial to supporting today’s Naval fleet. They include oceanography, hydrography, meteorology, climate science, geospatial information science, astrometry, Earth orientation and precise time.
Though there are many opportunities for sailors to earn recognition in their command, community and careers, Kushy is most proud of having the chance to help others.
“I’m proud that I’ve been given the chance to teach new Naval Academy freshman how to sail,” said Kushy. “I got to do that this past summer. I’m also proud that I was able to graduate from Basic Oceanography Association Training and Information Warfare Basic Course.”
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Kushy, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.
“Serving in the Navy is a privilege,” added Kushy.
U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions, based on assured environmental information, faster than the adversary.
Mount Bethel native serves aboard USS Tulsa
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Oct. 25, 2021) – Chief Quartermaster Matthew Rivera, from Mount Bethel, Penn., walks on the flight deck during security watch aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)
