Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Revere native selected to serve aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat: USS Constitution By Seaman Katrina Mastrolia, USS Constitution Public Aff airs BOSTON – On October 7, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Soeun Chea, a native of Revere, Mass., checked on board USS Constitution. “Getting these orders was tough; it’s a small command, but I’m very excited to be here and be back at home,” said Chea. Chea, a 1997 graduate of Cathedral High School, has served in the Navy for 18 years. His previous commands include USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), Navy Recruiting District New England and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment. The active-duty sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution normally provide free tours and off er public visitation to more than 600,000 people each year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afl oat, and it played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 after British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and captured or destroyed 33 enemy vessels. SOEUN CHEA Logistics Specialist 1st Class A BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES. TALK TO US TODAY ABOUT OUR DIFFERENT BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS. WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT OPTION. L Visit our website to learn more at: EVERETTBANK . COM Member FDIC Member DIF RIGHT BY YOU WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM
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