Olusesan Afara

Olusesan Afara, a highly respected personnel specialist, officer recruiter, financial educator, and real estate investor, is renowned for his exceptional contributions to the U.S. Navy and extensive financial education and real estate investing achievements. His military career commenced in July 2004 when he enlisted in the Navy, marking the beginning of a journey replete with remarkable accomplishments. His early years were particularly noteworthy; from 2006 to 2007, he was a liaison at the Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center in Little Creek, VA. This role earned him a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, recognizing his exemplary service and setting a precedent for his future successes.

His naval career involved serving at various commands, where he consistently demonstrated outstanding performance. This exceptional service led to his promotion to Chief Petty Officer (Senior Enlisted) in September 2017. He joined the leadership team aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in this elevated role. Here, he played a crucial part in leading the Personnel Office to an exceptional outcome in a surprise Field Examination Group Audit in 2019, showcasing his leadership skills and strategic insight.

Continuing his path of excellence, he was awarded the National Chaplain Recruiter of the Year for 2021 and 2022. These consecutive awards underscored his unmatched recruitment and leadership capabilities within the Navy. Additionally, his career has been distinguished by four Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medals for exceptional leadership and five Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals for his outstanding performance. Presently, he is devoted to his role as an officer recruiter in the Navy, focusing on attracting and recruiting high-quality individuals to meet the Navy's personnel goals, thus continuing his legacy of excellence and dedication.