By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald, USS Constitution Public Affairs
ALTAMONT, Tenn. (NNS) -- USS Constitution Sailors taught Boy Scouts about the ship's 213-year history in Altamont, Tenn., June 17.
Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Roxanne Rhoades, Sonar Technician (Subsurface) 1st Class (SS) Mark Comeiro, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class (SW) Jacob Wallace, Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Matt DeAngelo and Fireman Jakquelynn Mejia participated in the event as part of Chattanooga Navy Week, June 12-19.
"Being an Eagle Scout myself and following the Scout oath and law, allowed for an easy transition into the Navy," said DeAngelo. "I hope that they were able to see how everything I learned from the Scouts has helped me and that it will challenge them to a potential future of serving their country."
Sailors also ate lunch with the Scouts and then answered questions about their jobs in the Navy and what they specifically do aboard Constitution.
"Having the Sailors talk to the Scouts really excited them," said Jim Bowen, chaplin, Skymont Scouts Reservation. "It will be a moment that they will remember for the rest of their lives."
Sailors assigned to Constitution undergo 20 weeks of naval history training along with additional weekly training.
The primary purpose of Navy Week is to increase Navy awareness by presenting the Navy to Americans who live in cities that normally do not have a significant naval presence. Chattanooga Navy Week showcased the mission, capabilities and achievements of the U.S. Navy and provided residents the opportunity to meet Sailors firsthand.
Constitution is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston and is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. The ship welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year.
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