Northview Grad Moretz Assigned To Sea Duty On USS Kearsarge

March 23, 2014

Machinist Mate Fireman Jonathan A. Moretz, a 2013 Northview graduate and former NJROTC cadet,  is headed to his first sea duty assignment onboard USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) home ported in Norfolk, VA. Aboard Kearsarge, he will be assigned to the ship’s main propulsion division.

MMFN Moretz graduated from basic training at the Navy’s Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, on October 4, 2013. He then attended Basic Engineering Common Core and Machinist Mate Strand training at Naval Station Great Lakes, where he graduated second in his class on March 12, 2014.

At Northview, MMFN Moretz was the cadet commander for the school’s NJROTC  program during his senior year. Having successfully completed four years of NJROTC, newly enlisted sailors, like Moretz, are advanced to E-3 upon completion of basic training. Advanced pay grade awards former cadets for their NJROTC experience, which places them 18 months ahead of their peers in advancement progression.

He is  the son of James and Lisa Moretz of McDavid.

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15 Responses to “Northview Grad Moretz Assigned To Sea Duty On USS Kearsarge”

  1. Audrey, Dylan, Kira Cartwright on March 25th, 2014 11:19 pm

    Congrats Jonathan! We are very proud of you. Dylan is stationed at Lemoore, CA for the moment; he is still in training. Within the next month he will be in Washington State. I hope you two are keeping in touch. Again we are so proud of what you, Dylan and so many others are doing for our country. Stay safe and be happy.

  2. The Malone's from church on March 25th, 2014 2:12 pm

    A Big Congratulation Jonathan, we are so proud of you,we hope and pray you will be safe and I know the Lord will protect and guide you.

  3. Mrs.Ellis on March 24th, 2014 9:35 pm

    Thank you Jonathan for your service for our country. May God bless you and keep you safe from harm. I am so proud of and for you!

  4. JW on March 24th, 2014 8:19 pm

    Good job Seaman Moretz! That E3 pay is much better than that E1 pay :)
    Keep striving!

  5. Senior Chief on March 24th, 2014 5:32 pm

    Great job Jonathan, Wishing you the very best and God Bless.

  6. Susan Johnny's Mom on March 24th, 2014 3:56 pm

    Congrats! You have done a very good job of starting your life successfully! Good luck in your travels and be safe!

  7. Jerry & Gloria Kent on March 23rd, 2014 9:29 pm

    Thanks for your service, Jonathan. We’re proud of your accomplishments & know your family is especially proud.

  8. Uncle Johnny and Aunt Margaret on March 23rd, 2014 7:59 pm

    Jonathan,
    Thank you for your service, God Bless you and your travels. Congratulations on your progress. We are very proud of you.

  9. The Baggetts on March 23rd, 2014 5:16 pm

    Thank you, Jonathan for your dedication to our country! This is awesome. Congratulations!

  10. Jessica on March 23rd, 2014 2:46 pm

    Congrats! And good luck! NJROTC certainly has it’s advantages and I’m sure you’re happy to be an E3.

  11. The Bloodsworth's in Bratt on March 23rd, 2014 12:21 pm

    Congratulations Johnathan on your accomplishment and promotion. I know your family is very proud of you and so are we as well as the North end community. The USS Kearsarge will be lucky to have you aboard their ship serving and representing our Country. ;)

  12. ProudAmerican on March 23rd, 2014 9:28 am

    Congrats Young Man!!! So happy to see that we still have young men and women that will put their lives on the line for the right cause. I KNOW HE HAS SOME VERY PROUD PARENTS!!! Wish you the best of luck and a truly happy life. I THANK ALL OF THEM FOR OUR FREEDOM!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  13. Nikki & Roy Faktor on March 23rd, 2014 8:21 am

    Congratulations Jonathan!!!!

  14. Dad & Mom on March 23rd, 2014 7:15 am

    Jonathan, we’re proud of you and your service to our country!

  15. Robert S. on March 23rd, 2014 7:02 am

    Anchors Aweigh, Seaman Moretz.
    You are a fine example of America’s Best and a star for the others in Northview NJROTC to follow.
    Congratulations to you and much appreciation to all who support you in this new mission of your life.
    Thank you for your Service.