We Are MSC: AB Jonathan Young
10 July 2025
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We Are MSC: AB Jonathan Young
This week’s hashtag "We Are MSC" highlights Mill Creek, Washington, native, Jonathan Young, an Able Seaman aboard Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9).
We Are MSC: How long have you worked with MSC?
AB Jonathan Young: Since 2001, 24 years.
We Are MSC: What is your job with MSC?
Young: Able Seaman
We Are MSC: What is my favorite memory while working at MSC?
Young: Seeing the world.
We Are MSC: As a Civil Service Mariner, how do you support the MSC mission?
Young: As a crew member on USNS Matthew Perry, I work on whatever the ship needs. Paint locker, tool room, chipping and painting anywhere and everywhere on board and and anything that is needed to facilitate the ship ability to accomplish its mission.