Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarred Horne, a native of Lancaster, is playing his part in the U.S. Navy's efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting force in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. A culinary specialist serving with Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads North West Annex in Chesapeake, Va., Horne is one of 139 service members assigned to Task Force Southeast - Jacksonville, the primary Department of Defense support organization for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to COVID-19.

Horne said that he helps to direct people who are seeking vaccinations.