Lt. Matthew Geyer, a native of Weatherford, serves the U.S. Navy and is assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), where the Navy’s surface warfighters increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force.
Geyer graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in 2007 and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Weatherford.
“Growing up in a smaller town with a tight-knight community made the transition to the Navy easier because the culture is very similar on a ship,” Geyer said.
Geyer joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Geyer serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because several mentors from high school recommended it to me as an option,” Geyer said. “I also wanted to see the world.”
“SMWDC sailors exemplify the dedication, expertise, and tactical excellence that drive the lethality of our Surface Force,” said Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. “Through their commitment to warfighting innovation and operational proficiency, they strengthen our Navy’s combat readiness and ensure that we remain ready to deter or defeat any adversary when our nation calls.”
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Geyer has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of all my small wins and my interactions with sailors who have broadened my worldview and opened me up to new perspectives,” Geyer said.
Geyer serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world, and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means being a good steward of the trust given to me as an officer by my sailors and community,” Geyer said.
Geyer is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Elaine and Vincent, for supporting me living far away from home,” Geyer. “I also want to thank the wardroom from my first ship, USS Mustin, for creating a zone of trust where I could fail and be brought up if I did.”
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