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Meet the Commissionees
Milana Rodriguez, Columbia College
Milana is originally from San Diego, California, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Development. She will be the first commissioned officer in her family. Upon commissioning as an Ensign in the United States Navy, she will report to the Basic Division Officer Course before serving aboard the USS Preble (DDG 88) in Yokosuka, Japan.
Isaiah Nagelkerk, School of General Studies
Isaiah was born and raised in Hudsonville, Michigan. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2008. His first assignment was at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, where he served as an Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) Asset Manager from 2009-2016. From 2016 to 2019, he was a recruiter in Atlanta, Georgia. He then served as the IMRL Chief at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) until 2021, when he was accepted into the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP).
Elena Casas, School of Engineering
Officer Candidate Elena Casas is a native of Los Angeles, California. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 2019 as an Electrician’s Mate Nuclear. After completing Recruit Training and the Nuclear Power Pipeline from (2019-2021), OC Casas reported to her first command aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72 in San Diego in August 2021. Shortly after returning to the West Coast, she was selected for the highly competitive Seaman-to-Admiral-21 (STA-21) commissioning program. In May 2022, she reported to the NYC NROTC Unit and began pursuing a degree in engineering. OC Casas and her sister, Diana, will be graduating together in May 2025, proudly becoming first-generation college graduates. OC Casas will earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University. Upon graduation, she will be commissioned as a nuclear submarine officer through the STA-21 program.
William Culver, School of Engineering
Culver is a native of Radcliff, Kentucky. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2016 as a Nuclear Electronics Technician. He served aboard the USS John C. Stennis, where he completed a global deployment and held several leadership roles in the Reactor Controls Division. Culver was a Reactor Operator, Reactor Technician, and former Leading Petty Officer. He was selected for the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 (STA-21) program in 2021 and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Culver will be commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and serve as a Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) aboard the USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) out of Mayport, Florida.
Daniel Sanchez, School of Engineering
Daniel is originally from Boca Raton, FL. Inspired by the values instilled by his parents and older sisters and the military service of his brother, he has had the goal of commissioning into the Navy since he was a kid. Daniel is selected for duty as a Surface Warfare Officer. He is receiving his degree in chemical engineering. He wouldn’t have been able to do it without the love and support of family, friends, and mentors. Upon commissioning, he will report to Basic Division Officer Course in San Diego, California.