Joseph D. Felton-Ankerberg has over 10 years of experience in the United States Navy as a Machinist Mate Nuclear working on submarines. He has extensive qualifications and training in mechanical operation and maintenance of steam plants, reactors, electric plants and other submarine systems. Felton-Ankerberg also has experience in security, training, quality assurance inspection, and serving as a supervisor overseeing watch teams and safety critical operations. He holds a high school diploma and has graduated from numerous nuclear and maintenance training programs through the Navy.