Dade City resident and 2008 Pasco High School graduate Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter S. Harwell advanced to first class petty officer, during a drill weekend with the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Reserve Component in Mayport, according to a news release from the Naval Office of Community Outreach.
“Currently, I serve as the leading petty officer for the public affairs office,” Harwell said, in the release. “Our team supports the Navy by creating photo, video and multimedia products to showcase our command’s many contributions to the fleet’s mission in the 4th fleet area of responsibility.”
Besides serving as a reserve mass communication specialist, Harwell also is a firefighter with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
“Growing up in the area that I did (Dade City), I learned the importance of supporting your community, seeking out opportunities and humbling yourself to other people,” Harwell said, in the release.
Though there are numerous opportunities for sailors to earn recognition in their command, community and careers, Harwell is most proud of the humanitarian missions that he was able to participate in, the release says.
“The Navy helped me decide who I wanted to be in my life,” said Harwell. “I’m grateful for the places I’ve seen and things that I’ve done in the service.”
Published February 16, 2022
