Glenmont resident David Prescott is promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the New York Naval Militia
Latham, New York (10/14/2026) — David Prescott, a Glenmont resident, was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the New York Naval Militia at a ceremony on October 1, 2026, at the New York Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Prescott, serves as a member of the Naval Militia's Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit, where he applies his extensive aviation experience to expanding the units operational capabilities and advancing its mission.
His wife, Melissa pinned his new rank on him.
The commander of the Naval Militia Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, thanked Prescott for all his hard work and dedication to the Naval Militia.
Prescott enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 after graduating from high school in Burnsville, Minnesota. He entered the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Training Program and completed his training at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa, New York. As an Electronics Technician qualified as a Reactor Operator, his first duty assignment was aboard the USS South Carolina, where he served in the Reactor Controls Department.
During his enlistment, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Technology with a minor in Computer Science. Drawing on his background in electronics and computer science, he developed a communications network connecting Ballston Spa, New York, and Groton, Connecticut. The network supported the administration of service members' personnel and financial records. This achievement contributed to his selection as Shore Sailor of the Year in 1996.
Prescott completed his Navy service in 1999 while serving his second assignment at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa.
From 2000 to 2006, he worked in the telecommunications industry. He began his civilian career with Choice One Communications, a telephone and internet service provider, before joining Time Warner Cable as Director of Data Engineering.
In 2006, Prescott founded Integra Optics, an electronics company specializing in the optical components used by cable and telecommunications companies to transmit internet, cellular, and telephone signals over fiber-optic networks. Under his leadership, Integra Optics was recognized multiple times as one of the fastest-growing companies in New York State and the United States.
Prescott sold Integra Optics to a private equity firm in 2019 while retaining the company's headquarters and hangar facility. Today, the facility is home to an aircraft maintenance operation, a flight school, and an event venue. IntegraEV, an electric-vehicle charging company founded by Prescott, is also based at the facility.
The sale of Integra Optics allowed him to renew his commitment to public service. In 2024, he joined the New York Naval Militia, bringing decades of experience in aviation, engineering, communications, and business leadership.
Prescott's military awards and honors include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Navy Good Conduct Medals, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and four Navy "E" Ribbons. He also earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification during his sea service.
Prescott is an FAA-certificated pilot with single-engine and multiengine land ratings, an instrument rating, and a type rating for the TBM-3E Avenger.
David is married to Melissa Prescott, a retired elementary school teacher. Together, they have three sons: Gavin, Holden, and Ethan.
David Prescott, a Glenmont resident, was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the New York Naval Militia at a ceremony on October 1, 2026, at the New York Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Prescott, serves as a member of the Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit, where he applies his extensive aviation experience to expanding the units operational capabilities and advancing its mission.
His wife, Melissa pinned his new rank on him.
The commander of the Naval Militia Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, thanked Prescott for all his hard work and dedication to the Naval Militia.
Prescott enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 after graduating from high school in Burnsville, Minnesota. He entered the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Training Program and completed his training at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa, New York. As an Electronics Technician qualified as a Reactor Operator, his first duty assignment was aboard the USS South Carolina, where he served in the Reactor Controls Department.
During his enlistment, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Technology with a minor in Computer Science. Drawing on his background in electronics and computer science, he developed a communications network connecting Ballston Spa, New York, and Groton, Connecticut. The network supported the administration of service members' personnel and financial records. This achievement contributed to his selection as Shore Sailor of the Year in 1996.
Prescott completed his Navy service in 1999 while serving his second assignment at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa.
From 2000 to 2006, he worked in the telecommunications industry. He began his civilian career with Choice One Communications, a telephone and internet service provider, before joining Time Warner Cable as Director of Data Engineering.
In 2006, Prescott founded Integra Optics, an electronics company specializing in the optical components used by cable and telecommunications companies to transmit internet, cellular, and telephone signals over fiber-optic networks. Under his leadership, Integra Optics was recognized multiple times as one of the fastest-growing companies in New York State and the United States.
Prescott sold Integra Optics to a private equity firm in 2019 while retaining the company's headquarters and hangar facility. Today, the facility is home to an aircraft maintenance operation, a flight school, and an event venue. IntegraEV, an electric-vehicle charging company founded by Prescott, is also based at the facility.
The sale of Integra Optics allowed him to renew his commitment to public service. In 2024, he joined the New York Naval Militia, bringing decades of experience in aviation, engineering, communications, and business leadership.
Prescott's military awards and honors include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Navy Good Conduct Medals, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and four Navy "E" Ribbons. He also earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification during his sea service.
Prescott is an FAA-certificated pilot with single-engine and multiengine land ratings, an instrument rating, and a type rating for the TBM-3E Avenger.
David is married to Melissa Prescott, a retired elementary school teacher. Together, they have three sons: Gavin, Holden, and Ethan.
David Prescott, a Glenmont resident, was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the New York Naval Militia at a ceremony on October 1, 2026, at the New York Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Prescott, serves as a member of the Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit, where he applies his extensive aviation experience to expanding the units operational capabilities and advancing its mission.
His wife, Melissa pinned his new rank on him.
The commander of the Naval Militia Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, thanked Prescott for all his hard work and dedication to the Naval Militia.
Prescott enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 after graduating from high school in Burnsville, Minnesota. He entered the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Training Program and completed his training at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa, New York. As an Electronics Technician qualified as a Reactor Operator, his first duty assignment was aboard the USS South Carolina, where he served in the Reactor Controls Department.
During his enlistment, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Technology with a minor in Computer Science. Drawing on his background in electronics and computer science, he developed a communications network connecting Ballston Spa, New York, and Groton, Connecticut. The network supported the administration of service members' personnel and financial records. This achievement contributed to his selection as Shore Sailor of the Year in 1996.
Prescott completed his Navy service in 1999 while serving his second assignment at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa.
From 2000 to 2006, he worked in the telecommunications industry. He began his civilian career with Choice One Communications, a telephone and internet service provider, before joining Time Warner Cable as Director of Data Engineering.
In 2006, Prescott founded Integra Optics, an electronics company specializing in the optical components used by cable and telecommunications companies to transmit internet, cellular, and telephone signals over fiber-optic networks. Under his leadership, Integra Optics was recognized multiple times as one of the fastest-growing companies in New York State and the United States.
Prescott sold Integra Optics to a private equity firm in 2019 while retaining the company's headquarters and hangar facility. Today, the facility is home to an aircraft maintenance operation, a flight school, and an event venue. IntegraEV, an electric-vehicle charging company founded by Prescott, is also based at the facility.
The sale of Integra Optics allowed him to renew his commitment to public service. In 2024, he joined the New York Naval Militia, bringing decades of experience in aviation, engineering, communications, and business leadership.
Prescott's military awards and honors include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Navy Good Conduct Medals, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and four Navy "E" Ribbons. He also earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification during his sea service.
Prescott is an FAA-certificated pilot with single-engine and multiengine land ratings, an instrument rating, and a type rating for the TBM-3E Avenger.
David is married to Melissa Prescott, a retired elementary school teacher. Together, they have three sons: Gavin, Holden, and Ethan.
David Prescott, a Glenmont resident, was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the New York Naval Militia at a ceremony on October 1, 2026, at the New York Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Prescott, serves as a member of the Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit, where he applies his extensive aviation experience to expanding the units operational capabilities and advancing its mission.
His wife, Melissa pinned his new rank on him.
The commander of the Naval Militia Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, thanked Prescott for all his hard work and dedication to the Naval Militia.
Prescott enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 after graduating from high school in Burnsville, Minnesota. He entered the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Training Program and completed his training at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa, New York. As an Electronics Technician qualified as a Reactor Operator, his first duty assignment was aboard the USS South Carolina, where he served in the Reactor Controls Department.
During his enlistment, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Technology with a minor in Computer Science. Drawing on his background in electronics and computer science, he developed a communications network connecting Ballston Spa, New York, and Groton, Connecticut. The network supported the administration of service members' personnel and financial records. This achievement contributed to his selection as Shore Sailor of the Year in 1996.
Prescott completed his Navy service in 1999 while serving his second assignment at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston Spa.
From 2000 to 2006, he worked in the telecommunications industry. He began his civilian career with Choice One Communications, a telephone and internet service provider, before joining Time Warner Cable as Director of Data Engineering.
In 2006, Prescott founded Integra Optics, an electronics company specializing in the optical components used by cable and telecommunications companies to transmit internet, cellular, and telephone signals over fiber-optic networks. Under his leadership, Integra Optics was recognized multiple times as one of the fastest-growing companies in New York State and the United States.
Prescott sold Integra Optics to a private equity firm in 2019 while retaining the company's headquarters and hangar facility. Today, the facility is home to an aircraft maintenance operation, a flight school, and an event venue. IntegraEV, an electric-vehicle charging company founded by Prescott, is also based at the facility.
The sale of Integra Optics allowed him to renew his commitment to public service. In 2024, he joined the New York Naval Militia, bringing decades of experience in aviation, engineering, communications, and business leadership.
Prescott's military awards and honors include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Navy Good Conduct Medals, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and four Navy "E" Ribbons. He also earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification during his sea service.
Prescott is an FAA-certificated pilot with single-engine and multiengine land ratings, an instrument rating, and a type rating for the TBM-3E Avenger.
David is married to Melissa Prescott, a retired elementary school teacher. Together, they have three sons: Gavin, Holden, and Ethan.
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New York Naval Militia Chief Warrant Officer David Prescott is administered the oath of office by Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, Commander of the New York Naval Militia, at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on October 1, 2026. Prescott, a Glenmont resident, serves on the Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit, where he applies his extensive aviation experience to expand the unit’s operational capabilities and advance the Naval Militia's missions. (Photo by Lt. Col. Jean Marie Kratzer)
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