DVIDS – News – Tucson, Arizona Native Supports Submarines in U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets

[ad_1]

YOKOSUKA, Japan – A native of Tucson, Arizona, currently serves as the commander of Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7) in Yokosuka, Japan.

Culinary special submarine 2nd class Christopher Verdi joined the Navy in 2014. He joined the CSG 7 team after a five-year tour aboard the Virginia-class rapid attack nuclear-powered submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774).

Verdi works in the supply department of CSG 7 and supports all submarines in the operational areas of the 5th and 7th Fleet logistically.

“Imagine like a submarine,” said Verdi. “You are moving into a foreign country. You have to figure out what you need. You will need food; you will need a place to stay; You will need supplies, parts, repair services. It’s like a racetrack and we’re the pit crew. No matter what, we’re working to get you what you need. ”

Verdi is proud of his work at CSG 7 and for the Navy. His work has broadened his view of life, and he sees some of his greatest accomplishments as achieving rank, completing two assignments aboard the USS Virginia, and becoming a victim advocate in the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR).

Helping others has always been a priority for Petty Officer Verdi. Before joining the military, Verdi worked in the ambulance service for five years. He got his emergency medical license and went to the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

In his spare time, Verdi likes to cook and experiment with cuisines from different cultures. He also enjoys woodworking and wood burning, and enjoys hunting for antiques. He prefers to collect Japanese glass buoys.

Verdi said he hopes to be selected for the first class sergeant before finishing his tour at CSG 7. After that he would like to be stationed in Hawaii for his next tour.

PUBLIC DOMAIN

This work, Native of Tucson, Arizona, assists 5th and 7th Fleet submarines, from LCDR Robert Reinheimer, identified by Divids, must adhere to the restrictions specified on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

[ad_2]