Third Medal for Small-Town Sailor | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Petty Officer Julian Jurado Rodriguez, a West Carrollton native and seven-year Navy veteran stationed in Japan, just earned his third Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for going above and beyond—taking on extra duties while excelling at his retail services role in Sasebo. His stellar performance even helped his unit ace a recent postal inspection. Rodriguez, proud of his roots and the work ethic instilled by his family, says the medal validates his dedication and inspires the junior sailors he mentors. From a small-town Ohio high school graduate to a global service leader, his story…