Electronics Technician 3rd Class Mateo Martinez, right, from Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class William Mazariegos, from Houston, both assigned to combat systems department’s exterior communications division, troubleshoot a computer aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 2, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wadelon Presley)
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Houston Native Plays Key Role Aboard USS George Washington, Navigating the High Seas with Skill and Dedication
As the mighty USS George Washington (CVN 73) surges through the Pacific Ocean, a sense of duty and pride pulses through its crew. Among them is Houston native, Electronics Technician 3rd Class William Mazariegos, who’s making waves as he serves aboard this Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Alongside his counterpart, Mateo Martinez from Los Alamos, New Mexico, Mazariegos is part of the exterior communications division within the combat systems department, a critical unit that ensures the seamless flow of communication on the ship. Together, they troubleshoot and maintain vital equipment, keeping the carrier's operations smooth as it fulfills its mission for the U.S. Navy.
