Canyon Country native serves aboard USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
By Stephanie Fox Navy Office of Community Outreach CAPE TOWN, South Africa – A Canyon Country native is serving aboard USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, a U.S. Navy Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary…
Photo: Seaman from Castaic serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman
200301-N-NQ487-0112 DUQM, Oman (March 1, 2020) Seaman Jeremiah Walton, from Castaic, California, lays out a mooring line on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)…
Leonard Snyder — U.S. Navy — Vietnam War — Stevenson Ranch resident
Leonard Snyder didn’t have an easy childhood, and by 18, he had experienced more than his share of hardships. “It was rougher than rough,” Snyder said. "At that time, walking…
Robert Hotton — U.S. Navy — Saugus resident
On each of his four daughters’ birthdays, Robert Hotton would take them on a date, wherever they wanted to go. “I took my jobs very seriously, and so it required…
Valencia native provides electronic warfare dominance for U.S. Navy
By Dustin GoodNavy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Jasmine Gilmer, a Valencia native, joined the Navy for the opportunity to experience the lifestyle. “The camaraderie here is…
Valencia High School alumnus trains as U.S. Navy information warrior
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Berkowitz, a Valencia native, was always inspired to join the military. "I always wanted to serve in the military since I was a kid,” Berkowitz…
Ashley Bozeman — U.S. Navy — Afghanistan & Iraq-era — Saugus resident
Ashley Bozeman is happier when she’s doing things she can truly believe in, whether that means she’s training dogs at Ray’s Hope: Rescue to Rescue, working with the horses at…
Chris & Constance Werthe — U.S. Navy, Air Force & Army — Valencia residents
When you’re in the military, finding someone who understands the time commitment isn’t always easy, which is why many end up marrying fellow military members. Chris and Constance Werthe can…
David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident
Not every veteran can say they found their passion through their time in the military, but David Barragan is certainly among them. “It was a blessing because it really steered…
Stout, serving aboard Navy carrier, named Sailor of the Day
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Hailie Stout, Canyon Country, was named Sailor of the Day and receives the award Monday from Capt. Randy Peck, right, commanding officer of the aircraft…
Applied Companies recognized by Navy
Applied Companies was recognized Wednesday by the U.S. Navy for passing a pre-production qualification test. The women-owned and Valencia-based company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of environmental control units for…
Santa Clarita Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship
A Santa Clarita, California native and Saugus High School graduate, Petty Officer 1st Class David Waltrath is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier…
Santa Clarita Native Serves Aboard USS Gunston Hall
A 2009 Hart High School graduate and Santa Clarita native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Gunston Hall. Michael Aguilar is a fireman aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock…