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MEET OUR NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS!

SENIOR NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JAMES WHITNEY

Master Chief Whitney joined Milpitas High School NJROTC in 2024, bringing a powerhouse of experience from a 24-year Navy career (1994–2019) specializing in Talent Acquisition Management. Following his military retirement, he spent years in the corporate world mentoring over 200 analysts as an HR Partner at Accenture, and later managing a 75+ person team overseeing Meta’s Bay Area Facilities Operations.

An avid lifelong learner, Master Chief Whitney holds an AA in Digital Filmmaking, a BS in Business Management, and an MBA from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. His unique blend of elite military leadership, corporate expertise, and high-level education is an invaluable asset to our unit.

NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JOSHUA OLSON

Chief Olson joined Milpitas High School NJROTC in October 2026. He brings 20 years of Navy experience (2006–2026). He began his career as a Hospital Corpsman, providing medical care for active-duty members, retirees and their families. He then served as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman supporting Marines, with a deployment to Al Taqaddum, Iraq. As a Navy Recruiter, he ran weekly recruiter training and prepared future Sailors in drill, fitness, Navy knowledge, financial management and life skills. That part of his career also included a deployment to Djibouti, Africa where he served as the Command Career Counselor, Education Services Officer and Test Control Officer.

Chief Olson leads by a “firm but fair” standard: clear expectations, consistent accountability and real care for every cadet. He holds a BS in Management and is pursuing an MBA at Golden Gate University. His hands-on leadership, mentoring and commitment to student growth make him a strong asset to our unit.

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