July 5, 2020: Brianna Pacheco

Ensign (ENS) Brianna Pacheco works on navigation systems on the bridge of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer in preparation for a remotely operated vehicle dive during the Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts expedition. NOAA Corps officers such as ENS Pacheco operate NOAA’s ships, fly aircraft, manage research projects, conduct diving operations, and bring operational expertise to staff positions throughout NOAA. When commissioned service is combined with scientific and operational expertise, the result is accomplished people who provide a unique and important service to the nation.

Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts. Download larger version (jpg, 10.9 MB).

Ensign (ENS) Brianna Pacheco works on navigation systems on the bridge of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer in preparation for a remotely operated vehicle dive during the Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts expedition. NOAA Corps officers such as ENS Pacheco operate NOAA’s ships, fly aircraft, manage research projects, conduct diving operations, and bring operational expertise to staff positions throughout NOAA. When commissioned service is combined with scientific and operational expertise, the result is accomplished people who provide a unique and important service to the nation.

From: Getting to Know the Women of the Wardroom.