Senior Chief Torres was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated high school in 1998 and enlisted in the Navy in 2001. Senior Chief Torres is currently attending Excelsior University in pursuit of his Bachelor's Degree in Science. He is a designated master training specialist, graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 243/Red), Naval Aircrewman Warfare Specialist and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist.
Upon graduation from Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois and the Fleet Replacement Squadron Thirty, his first duty station was onboard the USS Constellation (CV 64) in San Diego, CA, as a Carrier Based Tactical Support Center Analyst.
Follow on tours include: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in San Diego, CA, Patrol Squadron Sixteen Jacksonville, FL, where he earned his wings of gold. Additionally, he has served with Fleet Support Unit Five, Jacksonville FL, and Patrol Squadron Five, Jacksonville, FL.
Ashore, he served at the Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic as Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support Center as a Systems Operator Instructor, Jacksonville, FL. Additionally, he has served at Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Five Seven, Manama, Bahrain, Naval Ocean Processing Facility, Dam Neck, VA, and at the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School, Jacksonville, FL.
Selected into the CMC program in March 2025 to serve the Navy as a Command Senior Enlisted Leader.
His military decorations include: Navy Air Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal (eight awards), Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, GWOT Service Medal, and numerous unit citation and service awards.
While not flying, Senior Chief Torres enjoys fishing, boating, and weight lifting. He is married to the love of his life Gina and have two wonderful adult boys, Austin (28) and Chase (21).
Last Updated: 29 July 2025