Cryptologic Technician Technical Chief Christian M. Pike. Christian was a man whose life was defined by duty, honor, and unwavering dedication to his country and his fellow service members. Chief Pike was born in Berlin, Germany in 1981 to a family with a deep legacy of military service. His grandfather Henry saw fierce combat in…

Today we mark the loss of Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent, and celebrate her extraordinary life — a true American hero. Born on May 11, 1985, in Oswego, New York, Shannon’s roots were deeply embedded in a family tradition of selfless service. Her father, Colonel Stephen Smith was a high ranking police officer,…