Story last updated at 5/12/2010 - 10:41 am
HOONAH - Navy Airman Apprentice Killian N. Skaflestad, son of Edna E. and Clarence K. Skaflestad of Hoonah, and his command, USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) homeported in Norfolk, Va. recently earned the honor to fly the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) pennants.
The pennants signify that all eligible sailors have qualified in both the ESWS and the EAWS program. In order to qualify, the sailors must demonstrate advanced knowledge in the warfare capabilities of all of the ship's departments. To do this, the sailors are required to train in many jobs throughout the ship, where they obtain over 400 signatures stating that they understand the workings of that specific job. After these requirements are met, the sailor must then pass a 200-question written exam and pass an oral board chaired by a senior or master chief.
Skaflestad is a 2007 graduate of Hoonah City High School and joined the Navy in May 2008.
