NROTC Commissioning

       Galveston, Texas – Texas A&M University at Galveston student Matthew Dykes was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy on Friday at a ceremony in the Moody Mansion.

About Ensign Matthew Dykes

      Ensign Dykes is from The Woodlands, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy in September 1999 reporting to RTC Great Lakes, Illinois for recruit training.  Following graduation from boot camp, he was assigned to NavSubScol Groton, Connecticut for Basic Enlisted Submarine School and Sonar Technician “A” school.  His next assignment was the fast attack submarine, USS Miami (SSN-775), in Groton where he served as the Hydrophone and Transducer system expert.  After earning his dolphins, Ensign Dykes served as a Sonar Division LPO, Oceanography and Meteorology Officer, and MWR president. 

      In March 2004, he was selected for the Seaman to Admiral-21 officer ascension program.  Prior to his transfer to Texas A&M University at Galveston, he served onboard the Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) as the USW liaison during operations in the North Atlantic.

      While attending Texas A&M at Galveston, Ensign Dykes served as the NROTC Unit’s Company Commanding Officer, Division Officer, and was the company Physical Training Officer.  Upon graduation, he will receive a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Administration with high honors.

      Following commissioning Ensign Dykes will report to Nuclear Power School NPTC Charleston, SC; for training as a Nuclear Trained Submarine Officer.

      Ensign Dykes’ awards include the Naval Achievement Medal (one award), Good Conduct Medal (two awards), National Defense Service Medal (one award), and several other personal and unit citations.

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