Petty Officer 1st Class David Andralouis, a Wesley Chapel native, is one of the sailors supporting a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure the safety of Americans, according to a Navy Office of Community Outreach news release. Andralouis joined the Navy 12 years ago and today serves as a mission technician with Trident Training Facility Kings Bay. ‘Serving in the Navy is my way of life,’ Andralouis said, in the release. ‘It’s been a great challenge with great reward.’
Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out strategic deterrence, one of the most important roles in the Department of Defense, according to the release.
