For Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Nathan Butts, joining the Navy was more than a career choice; it was a chance to rewrite his story. Raised in Smiths Station, Alabama, Butts came from a difficult upbringing with few positive role models and little direction. Enlisting in the Navy gave...

This milestone marks completion of a rigorous 20-week training program designed to prepare Navy officers for their first tour as information warfare professionals within the operational fleet...