Tiverton Sailor Named "Warrior of the Day"

ARABIAN GULF—Tiverton native and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jared R. Sylvia was named Warrior of the Day aboard the USS Harry S. Truman on Monday.

The award is given to a Sailor "demonstrating superior performance in the line of duty," according to a United States Navy press release. "Each Warrior of the Day is hand selected from more than 3,000 Truman Sailors assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 and recognized by Truman’s Commanding Officer Capt. Ryan B. Scholl."

Syliva was picked for outstanding performance while serving as RM11 assistant work center supervisor aboard the vessel. Along with completing his duties flawlessly, "he used his expert technical abilities to perform a complex overhaul of VRA-V31 which was vital to restoration of remote valve operability and reactor safety. This ensured timely recovery of number one reactor which allowed Truman to continue to carry out its mission," the Navy said.

Sylvia is a 2009 graduate of Tiverton High School and has been in the Navy for more than four years.

Photo caption: Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jared Sylvia, left, receives recognition as Warrior of the Day from Capt. Ryan B. Scholl on the bridge of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adelola O. Tinubu/Released)