 He served under Captain Edward L. Beach, Jr. on the , but joined the crew too late to participate in "Triton"'s historic circumnavigation voyage in 1960.He was also an IDC on the Gold crew 1962–1965.Charette's other assignments included the ; Fleet Ballistic Missile Training Center, Charleston, SC; ; Naval Hospital, Orlando, FL; ; and at the Recruit Dispensary, Orlando, FL.