The Dive into Commitment: The unconventional reenlistment of Sgt. 1st Class Tomasich

Early morning tranquility embraced the dive site as the ocean whispered its welcome.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean O’Brien, a native of Illinois, and the station ordnance officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2024. O’Brien was born and raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and originally did not think of the military as the correct career path for himself. Now, with over 22 years of service, O’Brien has spent much of his time in the military carving new career paths, leading Marines and Sailors, and building a family.

MCAS Iwakuni Marine Officer helping others make a name for themselves

People have the power to make a name for themselves in a different way, at least this is what has been instilled in U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean O’Brien.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Meadows, 374th Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers a speech during the 374th MXS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2024.

374th MXS changes command at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Meadows, 374th Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers a speech during the 374th MXS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Cavender, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron CV-22 crew chief, applies the new 21st SOAMXS patch on his uniform during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron.

753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Cavender, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron CV-22 crew chief, applies the new 21st SOAMXS patch on his uniform during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yasmine Huley-Morris, the station station captain of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Virginia, stands in front of a fire truck for a picture at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 4, 2024. Huley-Morris recently received the Military Firefighter of the Year award for all military services. The award recognizes the firefighters accomplishments of the preceding year for setting the example of professional activities and career development goals.

MCAS Iwakuni Marine selected as recipient for 2023 Military Firefighter of the Year award

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yasmine Huley-Morris, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station Captain for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni, was recently selected as the recipient for the 2023 Military Firefighter of the Year award.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Chloe Bruno, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron, or FGS, assistant dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Jacob Fisk, 13th FGS assistant dedicated crew chief, performs oil servicing on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Valiant Shield 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2024.

Misawa Air Base supports Valiant Shield 2024

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Chloe Bruno, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron, or FGS, assistant dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Jacob Fisk, 13th FGS assistant dedicated crew chief, performs oil servicing on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Valiant Shield 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2024.

Photo Of From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents the 374th Operations Group guidon to Col. Nathan Powell, 374th OG incoming commander, as they take command during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2024.

374th OG change of command at Yokota AB

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents the 374th Operations Group guidon to Col. Nathan Powell, 374th OG incoming commander, as they take command during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2024.

Photo Of Capt. Les Sobol (right) and Cmdr. Patrick Gutierrez (left), Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s commanding officer and chief staff officer respectively, sing “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” at the Navy Exchange Yokosuka Karaoke Roadshow June 14, 2024. The installation’s leadership were among several participants in the exchange’s event.

NEX Yokosuka hosts karaoke roadshow

Capt. Les Sobol (right) and Cmdr. Patrick Gutierrez (left), Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s commanding officer and chief staff officer respectively, sing “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” at the Navy Exchange Yokosuka Karaoke Roadshow June 14, 2024.

Photo Of Brittany Hart from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Fleet and Family Support Center (CFAY FFSC) talks to a base community member signing up to participate in the installation’s FFSC Career Fair June 14, 2024. The FFSC offered to review resumes and provide feedback. 10 organizations and schools also attended the fair held across the street from the Yokosuka Commissary providing networking opportunities for employment both on and off base as well as education opportunities for personnel interested in becoming a full-time student in Japan.

CFA Yokosuka FFSC holds career fair

Brittany Hart from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Fleet and Family Support Center (CFAY FFSC) talks to a base community member signing up to participate in the installation’s FFSC Career Fair June 14, 2024.

Photo Of Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michelle Tucker, from Splendora, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), operates a forklift to guide ordnance during an ammunition handling evolution in Sasebo bay June 11.

Sailor assigned to the USS America (LHA 6) particpates in a ordnance handling evolution

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michelle Tucker, from Splendora, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), operates a forklift to guide ordnance during an ammunition handling evolution in Sasebo bay June 11.