Badura previously served as a public affairs officer for the Navy, where he was stationed in various locations stateside and overseas. Nearly 15 years in the role, he oversaw significant media events, including ship deployments and homecomings of interest to international, national and local media.
He worked with the commander, US Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia; International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan; US Second Fleet, Norfolk; Navy Region Europe/Africa/Southwest Asia, Naples, Italy; and Naval Forces Europe-Africa/US Sixth Fleet, Naples.
Seabourn's Irene Lui, senior public relations manager, now reports to Badura.