Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Biographies

Lieutenant Commander Gilbert L. Bishop II

By Jerron K. Barnett — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:19:00 GMT

Lt. Cmdr. Gilbert L. Bishop II, a native of Longview, Texas, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1997 and attended Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois. He commissioned as a limited duty officer in February 2009.

Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment Villeneuve V. Nelwan

Jerron K. Barnett — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:45:00 GMT

Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment Villeneuve V. Nelwan, a native of Los Angeles, California, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1998, and after completing boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Airman Apprenticeship Training. He graduated in 2024 from American Military University with a master's degree in small business.

Commander Christopher S. Osipower

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:30:00 GMT

Cmdr. Chris Osipower, a native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, graduated in 2006 from the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. He holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

Command Master Chief Michelle L. Limbrick

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:50:00 GMT

Command Master Chief Michelle Limbrick, a native of Houston, Texas, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2000, and after graduating from boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, she attended Fire Controlman and Master-at-Arms "A" Schools. She graduated from Purdue University Global with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She is an honor graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy.

Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jorge Herrero

Jerron K. Barnett — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:50:00 GMT

Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jorge Herrero, a native of Mexico City, Mexico, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2002, and after boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Aviation Electronics Technician “A” School. He is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 235/Red).

Lieutentant Shanice S. Wormley

Jerron K. Barnett — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:50:00 GMT

Lt. Shanice S. Wormley, a native of Prince George's County, Maryland, graduated in 2018 from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Flight Education and earned her commission through the Hampton Roads NROTC program.

Commander Joseph D. Tindell

Jerron K. Barnett — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Cmdr. Joseph D. Tindell, a native of Tampa, Florida, graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in Education and later received a master’s degree in Business Management and Leadership from Webster University. He earned his commission through Officer Candidate School in 2001.

Lieutenant Commander David A. Raba

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Lieutenant Commander David Raba, a native of Los Angeles, California, graduated in 2012 from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in History.

Captain Joseph M. Bromley

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:51:00 GMT

Capt. Bromley, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, graduated from Old Dominion University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida. Following commissioning, he attended Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, Rhode Island, for training as a Division Officer.

Captain William Carr

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Capt. William Carr, a native of Bunkie, Louisiana, graduated in 2002 from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in History. He was selected as an Olmsted Scholar in Kyoto, Japan, where he earned a master’s in International Studies from Doshisha University.

Captain Stephen M. Froehlich

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:45:00 GMT

Capt. Stephen Froehlich, a native of Houston, Texas, graduated in 1997 from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He graduated from Norwich University in 2013 with a master's in Public Administration and University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2022 with a master's in Business Administration.

Captain Christopher G. Bryant

Kurt Van Slooten — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Capt. Christopher Bryant, a native of Pace, Florida, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Arkansas State University and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Regis University. Bryant received his commission through Officer Candidate School in July 1996 and earned his Naval Flight Officer wings in October 1997.

Captain Andrew J. Klug

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:45:00 GMT

Capt. Andrew Klug, a native of Wheeling, West Virginia, graduated in 1999 from Bethany College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He was commissioned through Officer candidate School in 2000. He earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

Master Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Robert S. Wandell

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Master Chief Robert “Scott” Wandell, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2003, and after graduating from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Sonar Technician "A" School. He is a graduate of the Navy’s Senior Enlisted Academy and the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy. He earned his associate's degree in Administrative/Management Studies and his bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College.

Lieutenant Commander Tommy Cowhey

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Lt. Cmdr. Tommy Cowhey, a native of Chicago, Illinois, graduated in 2014 from the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2023 with a master's degree in Machine Learning and Data Science.

Commander James D. Johncock

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Cmdr. James Johncock, a native of Berea, Ohio, graduated in 2003 from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned his commission through Officer Candidate School. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Master of Science in Coastal Engineering, Case Western Reserve University with a Master of Engineering Management, and Command and Staff College at Marine Corps University with a Master of Military Studies.

Lieutenant Jasen D. Nickman

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:15:00 GMT

Lt. Jasen Nickman, a native of Pleasanton, Nebraska, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2011 as a construction electrician. He earned his commission through the Limited Duty Officer program in 2019.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Gafayat A. Moradeyo

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:45:00 GMT

Lt. j.g. Gafayat Moradeyo, a native of Ogun State, Nigeria, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2008, and after boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, she attended Builders Utilitiesman "A" School. She earned her commission through the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Program in 2022. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a master's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management from Trident International University and completed the Joint Fundamentals Course at the Joint Special Operations University.

Senior Chief Construction Mechanic David L. Varner

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Senior Chief Construction Mechanic David Varner, a native Cedaredge, Colorado, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2004, and after bootcamp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Construction Mechanic “A” School.

Major John. B. Martin

Jerron K. Barnett — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:30:00 GMT

Maj. John B. Martin. a native of Georgia, graduated in 2014 from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He completed Basic School in November 2014 and then reported to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, to complete Basic Aviation Supply Officer Course. He graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2017 with a Master of Science in Logistics Management. He was commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Class.