Son Of Barnegat Residents Serves On Navy Sub

By Andrey Nalbantov

BARNEGAT –

The son of Barnegat residents is one of the sailors that continue the 123-year tradition of service under the sea aboard USS Springfield, operating out of Naval Base Guam.

Lt. Corey Drozdowski, a U.S. Navy submarine force member, has served for nine years.

“I joined the Navy to follow in my father’s footsteps,” said Drozdowski.

Prior to joining the Navy, Drozdowski graduated from Houston High School in Germantown, TN in 2008. Also, he graduated from Georgia Tech in 2013, and Duke University in 2018.

Currently, he serves as a weapons officer, and is responsible for overseeing operations and operational maintenance of all weapons and their control equipment on board Springfield.

“My favorite part about being the weapons officer is being in charge of all the weapons we’ll use to win the war,” he said.

With his service to the Navy, he contributes to a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, and increasing competitive warfighting capabilities sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“Submarines contribute to national defense by being the great unknown to our enemies,” he said.

He takes great pride in serving the United States Navy, by getting the ship and its sailors ready for deployment.

“Serving in the Navy means letting my loved ones sleep peacefully at night,” added Drozdowski.

Show Your Craft iness

SURF CITY – Enhance your skills and enjoy the satisfaction of being a do-it-yourselfer. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch will present two days of free New Jersey Makers Day programs for all ages March 24 and 25.

The March 24 schedule includes:

• Adult DIY Bird Feeders – Feed our feathered friends with your own wooden feeder in this drop-in craft session. Materials and decorations will be provided while supplies last, starting at 1 p.m. No registration required.

• Puppets, Part 1 – Children and tweens will learn how to transform cereal boxes into miniature puppet theaters, while supplies last, starting at 3:45 p.m. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

The March 25 schedule includes:

• Adult DIY Message in a Bottle – What secrets will they hold? Adults will devise their own messages in this drop-in craft session. Materials will be provided while supplies last, starting at 1 p.m. No registration required.

• Puppets, Part 2 – Children and tweens will create fun, funky sock puppets. Materials will be provided, while supplies last, starting at 3:45 p.m. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

For more information, visit the OCL Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, or call 609-494-2480.

Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run & Walk

STAFFORD – Family Promise of Southern Ocean County and Stafford Townships are hosting the Bunny Hop 5K Fun Walk/Run in support of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign on April 2 at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex

Our Mission

• Promote a culture within our company where our employees provide the highest standards of medically complex care in a patient focused environment

• Foster a compassionate and caring patient setting, while utilizing cutting-edge technology

• Use proven best practices, and an aggressive approach towards rehabilitation and recovery in Manahawkin.

Race day pick up begins at 8 a.m. at the race promptly starts at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit Family Promise of Southern Ocean County. Register to run or walk at raceforum.com/bunnyhop.

Town Wide Yard Sale

BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township Town Wide Yard Sale will be on April 29 beginning at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $10. Open to all Barnegat residents and businesses. Make checks payable to: the Rotary Club of Barnegat. Find forms online at: Barnegat.net/officeofrecreation.