USS Santa Barbara Gold

Congratulations to FC1 Carbone on his recent reenlistment and continuing to serve the Navy. FC1 has played a crucial role during deployment and continues to preserve! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

2/2 USS Santa Barbara Gold would like to congratulate our newest Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualified sailors MN1 Parren, AM2 Pearson, MN2 Weber, AT1 Weir, DC2 Anderson, and EN2 Bacon! It is a huge achievement and there’s no better time than now!

1/2 USS Santa Barbara Gold would like to congratulate our newest Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualified sailors AM1 Antonio, AE2 Eaves, AD1 Flores, MN2 Harris, IT2 Koerber, and IT2 Menendez! It is a huge achievement and there’s no better time than now!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/14- CS2 CANALES
CS2 is one of our culinary specialists on board!
This deployment, he enjoys cooking with real potatoes and the people he has met so far. BZ CS2!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/11- AM2 KRAMER
AM2 works on the structural repair of the helicopter, troubleshoots, and maintains the hydraulic systems. She also troubleshoots and maintains the flight control systems!
This deployment she enjoys when CS2 Gonzalez makes sweet treats for after dinner! BZ AM2!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/10- LS3 OLSON
LS3 is in control of the Pack Up Kit and ensures that the helicopter has all the correct parts, hazmat, and necessary equipment so it is ready to perform all of its required missions onboard.
This deployment he enjoys having the free time to read, fish, and hit the treadmill! BZ LS3!

2/2 USS Santa Barbara Gold would like to congratulate our newest Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualified sailors, EM2 Ochoa, MN1 Sharp, MN2 Smith, GM2 Thomas, MM1 Thompson, and GSM1 Zhou!

Thank you to our fantastic Air Detachment for setting up the program and allowing sailors the opportunity to hit this milestone!

1/2 USS Santa Barbara Gold would like to congratulate our newest Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualified sailors, DC2 Anderson, EN2 Bacon, OS2 Brantley, FC1 Cabone, IT1 CeronGonzalez, MN2 Lewis, and MN2 Navarro.
Thank you to our fantastic Air Detachment for setting up the program and allowing sailors the opportunity to hit this milestone!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/9- AT1 WEIR
AT1 is an electronics technician in charge of maintaining and repairing the electronic components on the aircraft.
This deployment, he enjoys visiting new countries! BZ AT1!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/6- CS3 ESTEBAN
CS3 is one of the crews amazing culinary specialists onboard.
This deployment, he’s enjoyed going out with friends. BZ CS3!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/4- AO2 VELASCO
AO2 is in charge of all ordnance on the helicopter and is the parachute rigger.
This deployment, he really enjoys the galley and the food onboard. BZ AO2!

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3/1- AM2 PEARSON
AM2 is an aviation structural mechanic. She works on the landing gear system, the airframe, and hydraulics and flight control systems.
This deployment, she enjoys watching the sunrises whether it be ashore or at sea! BZ AM2!