SAN DIEGO, CA (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 13, 2025) – Petty Officer 2nd Class Colton Heerema, a native of Holland, Michigan, serves the U.S. Navy at Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 operating out of San Diego, California.
Heerema graduated from West Ottawa High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Holland.
“I learned growing up that it is important to have a strong support network and that working hard will always pay off,” Heerema said. “I know that I can always rely on my other sailors if I need help and they know they can rely on me because there is an understanding that we will put forth 100% effort each day.”
Heerema joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Heerema serves as an engineering aide.
ACB 1’s primary mission is to provide logistics over-the-shore support for Amphibious Ready Group, Marine Expeditionary Force and Maritime Prepositioning Force operations, including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel/water and tactical camp operations.
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