Chief Engineer Bruce Zarobell, who joined AMO in 2007, completed his final tour of duty aboard the USNS Able in November 2025. Bruce began his sea-going career in the U.S. Navy, continued sailing as an unlicensed engineer, and later joined AMO upon attaining his USCG Third Engineer’s license. He has sailed as Chief Engineer aboard USNS Able, Effective and Victorious for 10 years, and within the T-AGOS fleet for over 20 years. He sailed continuously with AMO since joining, almost exclusively aboard USNS vessels. We wish Chief Zarobell a long and healthy retirement!
Captain Kyle Dupuis
USNS Able
Members of the USNS Able’s Engine Department congratulating Chief Engineer Bruce Zarobell (third from right) on his retirement included (left to right) QMED Boaventura Barros III, QMED Kris Guthrie, Third Assistant Engineer Jonathan Tucker Sr., QMED Alexis Martinez and First A.E. Edwin Jay Alcos.
New Chief Engineer Edwin Jay Alcos relieves retiring Chief Engineer Bruce Zarobell aboard the USNS Able in November 2025 while docked in Okinawa, Japan. Chief Alcos began his sailing career as an oiler working for First A.E. Zarobell in the Engine Department.