When the USS Somerset embarked for San Francisco from San Diego to participate in Fleet Week, it struck a personal tone for several servicemembers aboard who are from the Bay Area.
Sean Reily, who was born in San Francisco and grew up in Alameda, joined the Navy in his early 30s. His previous work experience allowed him a pathway to becoming an auxiliary officer. He oversees auxiliary equipment on the warship, including cranes, hydraulic doors, AC units and elevators. He also assists in piloting the USS Somerset.'It's pretty surreal. Both of my grandfathers were in the Navy, my uncle was in the Navy.
It's nice to be out at sea and everything, but especially when you have a fiancé at home, you'd rather be there, you know?' Jordan said. 'It brings joy to see that I can be able to do my part. To be able to help not just my family, but also protect my family and my country.'Thomas Tran is a Navy Petty Officer from East San Jose. He has been aboard the USS Somerset for two-and-half years. He enlisted into the Navy after graduating from William C. Overfelt High School.
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