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I am a former Firefighter/Lieutenant and Hazardous Materials Technician who has served the youth of Utah in various capacities. Over the years, I have had a lot of medical training, including EMT, ER Tech and Surgical Technologist to name a few. I currently work as a Criminal Information Tech with the Utah Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Identification. I spent 15 years working with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. I started with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps 11 FEB 2015 serving with the Training Ship CAPT Mervyn S. Bennion as an Instructor, Executive Officer, and Commanding Officer in Charge. In April 2021, I assumed command of both the Battleship Utah (BB-31) Division and the Training Ship CAPT Mervyn S. Bennion. I believe that it is our duty as officers to mold our next generation of citizens, whether they go into the military or other walks of life. They will be our future and we should give them all of the skills they need to succeed.

I grew up in Maine where I was a US Naval Sea Cadet. I achieved the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. My unit was the Orion Squadron at Brunswick Naval Air Station and it was the home of the P-3 Orion Aircraft. After graduating high school I joined the US Navy and was a Boatswain’s Mate Third Class. In 2015 I moved to Utah and found the US Naval Sea Cadets Battleship Utah (BB-31) Division and joined as an Instructor and I am now the Executive Officer of the Battleship Utah.

I am the wife of Shane Jackson and the mother to our 5 children four of which are twins. Being a part of the USNCC has become a family affair. Currently I serve/volunteer as the Recruiting Officer for the Battleship Utah (BB-31) Division. Some of my hobbies are running, being with my family, spending time outdoors, going to the shooting range, and curling up with a good book.

I am Lt. JG April Benoit. I am the proud mom of 3. One of which is a Chief Petty Officer, here with the USNSCC Battleship Utah(BB31).  I currently serve as the Supply and PAO Officers. I recently graduated with my Master degree from Southern New Hampshire University studying Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism/ Advanced Counterterrorism. I am currently enrolled as a PH-D student at Walden University majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law and Policy. I have plans to attend Law school once my PH-D is completed. I am also heavily involved in the Boy Scouts of America in which all 3 of my children are actively involved with. Some of my hobbies include spending time with my kids and close friends, fishing, traveling, and studying.

I started with Sea Cadets at age 10 and continued until I was 18. It saved my life in so many ways and it made me the person I am today. I wanted to give back and teach the next generation of youth &  hopefully, they will love the program as much as I do. I am also an Eagle Scout. I am currently in school for welding & have plans to go into pipeline welding & fabrication.

I am an officer with the Training Ship Capt. Mervyn S. Bennion. USN 1978 – 1981 (MR) Service my time on two ships and decommission both. Found the Sea Cadet back in 2013 and signed up in 2015. I was trained in fire, disaster control when in the service. I served with the Seattle Fire Buff Society 1984 – 1998 working rehab and medic. I’m a HAM Radio operator N7GAD. I have been an Engineer for most of my time. Doing Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Lock smith, Machinist. Now run my own Home Inspection Service business as a master Inspector and training other inspectors as well.