Navy Mom and Daughter Get Rare Chance to Serve on the Same Ship: ‘It’s Awesome’

'She has huge shoes to fill ... I want her to set her goals higher than mine were. I know she can do it.'

Master Chief Logistics Specialist Tanya McCray (L) with her daughter, Logistics Specialist Seaman Racquel McCray. Courtesy of Gary Prill via DVIDSHUB

A Norfolk, Virginia-based mom and daughter, both in the Navy, have been given the rare opportunity to serve on the same ship.

For the married mom of two daughters, who has dedicated nearly 30 years to the U.S. Naval service, it’s the first time she gets to take a piece of her family with her during at-sea training.