" As a retired U. S. Navy Veteran and current port engineer supporting the fleet, attending ODU was invaluable to allowing me to provide engineering expertise in maintaining the readiness of the nation’s fleet from the newest to the oldest warships. The knowledge, experiences, and personal contacts that were gained and grown from my time at ODU has allowed me to help develop new upcoming and future engineers supporting naval engineering enterprises through my current employment and association with professional organizations like the American Society of Naval Engineers and Surface Navy Association. ODU is well positioned to provide invaluable resources to the maritime industry of the Hampton Roads Area, Commonwealth of Virginia, and the great nation of the United States Navy."