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PANAMA CITY, Florida – Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer Capt. Aaron Peters, USN, will serve as Panama City, Florida’s 242nd Birthday Ball Keynote Speaker Oct. 14, 2017 at the Sheraton Bay Point.
Peters, who took command of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division July 28, 2017, joins a robust cadre of leaders stationed at the U.S. Navy’s Home of Military Diving located aboard Naval Support Activity Panama City.
The central theme of the 242nd Navy birthday and heritage week is Sea Power to Protect and Promote.” During the birthday week, the U.S. Navy will feature a series of events in fleet concentrated areas, both within the United States and overseas, at local commands until Oct. 21, 2017.
A native of Oregon, Ohio, Peters is a graduate of the 1990 U.S. Naval Academy. He holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Integration at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and a bachelor’s of science in mathematics (Operational Analysis).
“In today’s increasingly complex global security environment, the Navy continues to provide constant forward-presence in areas where our interests are being challenged, including the Persian Gulf, South and East China Seas, Red Sea, North Atlantic and beyond,” says Peters.
Peters also says the U.S. Navy protects global shipping in support of U.S. economic growth and prosperity.
“Roughly 90 percent of all world trade is conducted on the seas, and a strong, capable force essential to our ability to protect shipping lanes,” says Peters. “Science, technology and the people who serve our nation from Panama City, Florida today are absolute contributors to the world’s security and economic growth and prosperity.”
Captain Peters is a qualified Surface Warfare Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer, Master EOD Technician, Diver, and Naval Parachutist. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (with four gold stars), Navy Commendation Medal (with two gold stars), Navy Achievement Medal (with two gold stars), and various service awards.
Additional U.S. Navy birthday information can be found at the Navy History and Heritage Center website: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/commemorations-
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| Date Taken: | 10.04.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 10.04.2017 11:42 |
| Story ID: | 250551 |
| Location: | PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | OREGON, OHIO, US |
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