MSC Success Stories

Our maritime careers offer some of the best advancement opportunities in the industry. Learn how these CIVMARs found a rewarding maritime career at MSC.

Caroline Hickey Third Assistant Engineer & Surface Rescue Swimmer Ms. Caroline Hickey began sailing with Military Sealift Command in April of 2013 aboard the USNS Bridge, a fast combat support ship. Originally from New Orleans, La… read more   David Schirmer 3rd Officer After 20+ years in the fishing industry, Schirmer was looking for something new and different. His first position on an MSC ship was as an Able Seaman (Watch) and the subsequent years led to Schirmer being promoted to Third Officer (Watch). It’s an ascension that he feels is one of his greater accomplishments. read more   Troy Duncan Steward Cook Troy Duncan grew up knowing he would be in the Navy, become a cook, and eventually go to culinary school. But in 8th grade, when he envisioned his life, he didn’t know he would also have a career sailing with Military Sealift Command (MSC). To achieve his dreams, Duncan joined the Navy in 1981. He … Continue reading Home → read more