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Capt. Andy Berner

Capt. Andy “Big Tuna” Berner, a native of Chatham, New Jersey, graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering and a minor in Spanish. He holds a Master of Science in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master of Science in defense technology and systems from the National University of Singapore (Temasek Defense Systems Institute).
January 18, 2022

Capt. Sarah B. Rice

Capt. Sarah B. Rice is the executive officer of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
September 12, 2024

Dr. Rachel Riley

Dr. Rachel Riley joins the Office of Naval Research from the Department of Health and Human Services, where she served as a Special Advisor to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on a wide variety of topics related to operations and operational efficiency, including personnel, contracts and grants.
March 18, 2022

From Deck Plates to Degree: Petty Officer’s Path from Enlisted to Officer

Petty Officer 1st Class Fonanti Sapee, an enlisted outreach coordinator at the Office of Naval Research, was accepted to the Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program — the Navy’s commissioning opportunity for active-duty enlisted personnel.
December 22, 2025