U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs What the Navy did to me after 11 years of dedicated service Phoenix AZ

I’m reaching out because I believe my story might resonate with you and your audience. I served in the Navy for 11 years, during which I became one of the first African American nuclear reactor operators. My journey included milestones like excelling in nuclear training, leading teams aboard nuclear submarines, and training both enlisted sailors and officers—including the first African American submarine officer.

This is a nuclear power submarine., my first ship.

John Adams was decommissioned 1988 the Francis Scott Key was decommissioned in 1989. Then I worked on several traing ships.

My time in service was also marked by significant challenges: losing friends during wartime incidents, enduring radiation exposure, and facing mental health struggles. One of the most pivotal moments in my life came when I hit rock bottom but found a way to rebuild.

Boot Camp

After the Navy, I worked on groundbreaking projects—saving Intel millions, contributing to NASA satellite systems, and collaborating with Elon Musk’s team on cutting-edge technology. But the weight of my experiences, from the pressure of the Navy to the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, is a story I think could shed light on resilience, leadership, and the mental toll of service.

Training Site

The Veterans Affair does not want to give me benefits because of the time that I served in the military even though I was in the Navy for 11 years. The medical people will see me but the benefits people only paid about $300 a month. That was in 2016. They did not pay any back pay yet on those. My daughter help me with my claim back in 2021 and they still have not paid. My blood pressure problems started when I was in the Navy and they eventually caused me to have a stroke. They don't want to claim it because the stroke happened in 2021 from high blood pressure. The high blood pressure spikes were caused while working on the nuclear power plant inside the reactor room. They often had to take my blood pressure several times while I was in the Navy until it got low enough. Since then, I can not read or write. I talk into my phone.

SSBN 620

Something in the reactors power plant radiation probably cause the stroke I talked to the doctors and they are not sure what started it but it started long ago in the Navy. My family does not have any blood pressure problems that are like mine. But because I am African-American they always blame it on something else. Finally in 2023 my pressure doctor linked to adrenaline glands from high stress and the radiation on the nuclear power plant

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I would be honored if you could take a look at my story and consider having the veterans help me get disability . It’s my hope that sharing it might inspire others, especially veterans, to persevere through their own challenges.

Training Operator Awards

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