Rolando Pena

49 year old retired Navy Gunner’s Mate Chief, currently instruct active duty personnel in SFR-A. My wife and I live in Escondido with our 1year old and planning on a second.

I retired as a Chief Gunner’s Mate, served on several platforms as the leading Chief of multiple weapon/combat divisions. I have several NECs including 9501, 9502, 9508 as well as 0979 Weapons system and spent 4 years as Anti Terrorism Training Team Leader.

My first Basic Instructor Course ( BIT). Since it was this course that helped me become an instructor. I’ve been an instructor for 20 years because of this course this class has afforded me.