Lt. Cmdr. Catherine Reppert hails from Westport, Mass. and earned a commission into the United States Navy through the United States Naval Academy in 2002. Lt. Cmdr. Reppert is currently serving as the Commanding Officer of USS Ardent (MCM 12), a Mine Countermeasures ship consisting of an all-male crew, except her, totaling 92 Sailors and is homeported in San Diego, California. She's been drawn to the ocean since a young age and the Navy, with its superior mariners and leadership opportunities, proved an ideal career. Through her service on four ships and three overseas deployments, she's continually impressed by the professionalism, character, and work ethic of her shipmates. She challenges her crew and herself every day to excel and thoroughly loves her job. She is married to Matthew Garcia-Bragiel, who is also a naval officer on active duty serving on board USS John P Murtha (LPD 26) as the Operations Officer. They have a daughter, Charlotte, who recently turned two.
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