Lowell native serves aboard forward-deployed Navy warship in Japan

Lowell native serves aboard forward-deployed Navy warship in Japan

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Hanchar, Navy Office of Community Outreach

 

Halloran graduated from Lowell High in 2019.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lowell.

“Growing up and understanding the importance of proper communication skills and learning how to talk to people was taught,” said Halloran. “Having those skills has helped me be successful early in my career.”

Halloran joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Halloran serves as a surface warfare officer.

“I joined the Navy to follow in my family’s footsteps, serve my country and start a more productive life,” said Halloran. “The Navy allows you to serve your country while traveling the globe.”

USS John Finn, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, provides a wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi-threat air, surface and subsurface environments.

A Navy destroyer is a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.

More than 300 sailors serve aboard USS John Finn Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.

With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.

Halloran serves in Japan as part of the forward-deployed naval forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.

“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”

Halloran has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

“I am most proud of completing the commissioning process and now being out in the fleet serving my country,” said Halloran.

Halloran can take pride in serving America through military service.

“Serving in the Navy means giving back to those less fortunate,” said Halloran. “We keep the world’s waterways clear, free and safe.”

Halloran is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I would like to thank my family for raising me and making me the man I am today,” added Halloran.

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Hanchar, Navy Office of Community Outreach

 

Halloran graduated from Lowell High in 2019.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lowell.

“Growing up and understanding the importance of proper communication skills and learning how to talk to people was taught,” said Halloran. “Having those skills has helped me be successful early in my career.”

Halloran joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Halloran serves as a surface warfare officer.

“I joined the Navy to follow in my family’s footsteps, serve my country and start a more productive life,” said Halloran. “The Navy allows you to serve your country while traveling the globe.”

USS John Finn, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, provides a wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi-threat air, surface and subsurface environments.

A Navy destroyer is a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.

More than 300 sailors serve aboard USS John Finn Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.

With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.

Halloran serves in Japan as part of the forward-deployed naval forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.

“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”

Halloran has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

“I am most proud of completing the commissioning process and now being out in the fleet serving my country,” said Halloran.

Halloran can take pride in serving America through military service.

“Serving in the Navy means giving back to those less fortunate,” said Halloran. “We keep the world’s waterways clear, free and safe.”

Halloran is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I would like to thank my family for raising me and making me the man I am today,” added Halloran.