After graduation, he reported to the USS Antietam (CG 54) as the disbursing and sales officer.Īrca served as Officer in Charge for Commander, Fleet Air Forward Aviation Support Division Detachment in Guam. After receiving his commission and supply officer designation in the spring of 2009, he attended Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Georgia. In November 2008 he was selected to attend Officer Candidate School. He graduated from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, in the fall of 2004 and attended Basic Enlisted Submarine School and Sonar Technician Accession Training in Groton, Connecticut.įrom November 2005 to November 2008, Arca served as a sonar technician onboard the USS Olympia (SSN 717), based out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After several years working in retail, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a sonar technician. In 2002, Arca graduated from University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He thanked his family for their continued support and closed with, “it’s an honor and privilege to serve and continue to serve my country.” This was the first time in a year that visitors were invited into the HDIFC. “It’s taken seriously because you’re not promoted because you did a great job as a lieutenant, you’re getting promoted because of your potential to serve in a higher capacity.”Īrca’s family attended alongside members of DLA Disposition Services senior leadership team. “The term commander isn’t just a cool word in the military, it is a huge responsibility when you become a field officer,” Cannon said. Edward Arca was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in a small ceremony held at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center July 6.ĭLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon presided over the ceremony and reflected on the importance of this career milestone for Arca.
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