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Clean Harbors Athletic Center
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Harrington 212A
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  • Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Master of Science in Facilities Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Marine License - First Assistant Engineer, Motor, Unlimited Horsepower
  • Second Assistant Engineer, Steam and Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower
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Bresnahan
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Harrington 313A
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Education:

  • B.S., University of Pennsylvania
  • M.S., University of California, Berkley
  • PhD., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Facilities/Dorms
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Student Services
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Education: B.S., Bucknell University

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5th Company
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  • Master’s in Education APU, Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership and Management (Industrial Technology) from Roger Williams University.
  • Senior Chief (SW/AW) Larry Jones is a native of Columbia, SC. He joined the Academy in August 2015 as Lab Assistant for the Engineering Department. He assists and instructs students in professional engineering labs such as refrigeration, auxiliary machinery, diesel engines, steam generators, and gas and steam turbines. Prior to MMA, Larry was a Credentialed Electronic Patient Information Chart (EPIC) Orders Trainer. He provided training to doctors on workflow processes and  participated in South Coast Hospitals "Go Live” event.
  • Senior Chief Jones enlisted in November of 1988 and attended recruit training and Machinist Mate A School at Great Lakes, Illinois. His first duty assignment was onboard USS Wainwright (CG-28) where he completed his Engine Room Messenger and Distilling Plant Operator qualifications.  Following USS Wainwright, Senior Chief Jones completed two more sea duty tours onboard USS Sierra (AD-18), and USS Mt Baker (AE-34). Senior Chief Jones then was assigned to Naval Support Facility Groton, Connecticut, followed by sea duty assignments onboard USS Detroit AOE-4), and USS Seattle (AOE-3) where he attained his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification. In 2003 he reported to the Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) Command, in Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as a Steam Instructor.  During his tour at SWOS Senior Chief Jones was designated a Master Training Specialist and awarded Instructor of the Year, and Sailor of the Year. In 2007, following this successful, he reported aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), where he attained his Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualification and his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualification. In May 2010, following Recruit Division Commander (RDC) School in Great Lakes, Illinois, and Senior Chief Jones reported for duty as a Senior Enlisted Leader at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, Newport, Rhode Island. As a Mentor and Advisor, he personally trained over 900 future Naval and Marine Corps officers.  After graduating the Senior Enlisted Academy, Senior Chief Jones reported for duty August 15th, 2013 to the USS Ross DDG71, where he successfully lead a undermanned engineering department through the inspection cycle, achieving all grades above the fleet average and contributing to a successful Foreign Deployed status in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense.
  • Current Job: In March 2022, Senior Chief Jones joined Student Services as 5th Company Officer. He mentors, leads, guides, supports, instructs, advocates and develops OUR future into responsible positive impact leaders.
  • His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two gold stars), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (one silver- star), and other unit, campaign, and service awards. Senior Chief Jones is married to the former Gayle Gomes of New Bedford, MA.