Cheyenne Native serves on the cutting edge of Naval Aviation modernization

LEMOORE, Calif. – A 2009 Cheyenne East High School graduate and Cheyenne, Wyoming, native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Fleet Readiness Center West where Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet is located.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Rognoni works as an aviation ordnanceman and operates out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

A Navy aviation ordnanceman is a gun technician responsible for maintaining weapons aboard the aircraft.

"I grew up in the country which taught me country values, like treating everyone with respect," said Rognoni. "We work with a lot of different peo...