The rate of machinist's mate has a long and proud history in the United States Navy. Established in 1880 as finisher, the rate changed names a couple of times before being settled as machinist's ...

The U.S. Navy has ... Technician Submarine Navigation (ETV), Electronics Technician Submarine Communications (ETR), Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS), Machinist's Mate Weapons ...

Former President Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100, was honored by the Navy with a submarine named after him, reflecting his ...