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Join Nora and Bill as they talk with Lt. Alteri about his amazing experiences in the Navy.

Lieutenant Santino Alteri is a native of Watertown, New York. He earned a BA in Criminal Justice from Alvernia University (PA) and an MBA from Salem International University (WV). He received his commission as a Surface Warfare Officer from OCS (RI) and reported to USS Chafee (DDG 90) in Hawaii as both the Electrical and Key Management Infrastructure Officer. He served on several deployments to the C7F AOR. For his second tour, LT Alteri reported to USS Manchester (LCS 14) and USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) in California as both the First Lieutenant and Assistant Operations Officer. He was primarily tasked with certifying the Navy’s first MCM Mission Package, which directly led to the achievement of its Initial Operational Capability. Ashore, LT Alteri was a primary selectee for the Purdue Military Research Institute (PMRI) through Talent Management and earned his PhD in Technology. He will report to the Department Head School (RI) in January 2025 and his follow-on assignment will be aboard USS Delbert Black (DDG 119) in Florida as the Weapons Officer. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and various unit awards.