I was in the US Navy for almost 23 years. Some of my best times was when I shared my love of the Navy with my parents. They were from South Dakota when I joined and in 1981 I had them come out to see us in Port Hueneme while I was on the Seabee base. In 1986 they moved to San Diego CA and were frequent visitors to our house in Long Beach. They even surprised me on the Pier after the return of my ship the USS Paul F. Foster from the first Gulf War, this was just 2 weeks after my Mom had open Heart surgery. I dedicate my career to my Mom & Dad and to all parents that support their sons and daughter in the military!!

MSCS(AW) Mick Hersey, US Navy Ret
Bremerton, WA