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San Luis Obispo native Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcelo Correa-Dias is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy.

–A San Luis Obispo native and 2015 Las Vegas Foothill High School graduate, Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcelo Correa-Dias is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy. Correa-Dias works as an electronics technician aboard the guided missile destroyer operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A Navy electronics technician is responsible for maintaining the combat systems aboard the ship.

“I love the technical aspect of how everything works,” said Correa-Dias. “I like being able to have a good understanding of how our systems work.”

With the ability to conduct anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and antisurface warfare, destroyers are capable of sustained maritime operations supporting forward naval presence, maritime security, sea control, deterrence of aggressive actions on U.S. partners around the globe, as well as humanitarian assistance. Fast, maneuverable, and technically advanced, destroyers provide credible combat power, at and from the sea.

“Service at sea onboard a Navy destroyer is an incredible experience,” said Cmdr. Robert A. Heely Jr., Commanding Officer of USS Michael Murphy. “The extraordinary performance of Michael Murphy is made possible by the sailors that man her on a daily basis. Team Murphy is comprised of 350 talented sailors from across our country. They are all resilient and dedicated professionals, who strive each and every day to uphold the strong legacy of our namesake, Lt. Michael P. Murphy. I’m proud of their teamwork and commitment to the mission.”

“I have made a lot of close friendships with people aboard the ship,” said Correa-Dias. “I’ve made lasting friendships and the opportunity to things that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. It is important to have those bonds while on deployment.”

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