Newport News native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
“My grandfathers served in the U.S. Air Force and even though I joined the Navy, I still wanted to continue a family tradition of military service,”
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Virginia Beach native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
“I have grown up around many high-ranking officers and they served as excellent role models,” said Lyon. “They modeled how I should conduct myself in the Navy. For example, my best friend’s dad was an admiral who was very professional, squared away and a great person to look up to overall.”
Virginia Beach native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
“I am most proud of being responsible for the pilot’s safety,” said Zhen. “It’s my job to make sure their equipment is good to go.”
Virginia Beach native stands watch while serving about USS Decatur
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Chesapeake native named Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command’s Senior Civilian of the Year
“I am honored to keep serving this great nation and providing support to the warfighters,” said Gerten. “I joined the Navy and followed in my father’s path.”
Portsmouth resident serves at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth
Today, Ucanan serves as a logistics specialist. “My favorite part of being a logistics specialist is serving the needs of the sailors,” said Ucanan.
Virginia Beach native serves with one of the Navy’s newest tilt-rotor aircraft squadrons
“Growing up with my grandparents and my family supporting back home in the Philippines made me work hard from a young age and understand that you have to work for everything in hopes of a better life,” said Tadeo.
Norfolk native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
Derby is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible. “I would like to thank my lead petty officer, Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Doxtator,” added Derby. “He has been a great leader, teaching me to work beyond my rank, and was supportive every step of the way.”
Hampton native serves as Recruit Division Commander at Recruit Training Command
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Portsmouth native earns Military Excellence Award at Recruit Training Command
Colden said she was honored to receive the Military Excellence Award. “It has shown me that I am able to do anything I put my mind to,” she said. “I will take this and continue to strive for things that may be unattainable for others.”
Portsmouth native serving in the U.S. Navy wishes Philadelphia Eagles good luck in Super Bowl
“My team didn’t make it, so I want the Eagles to win,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Endia Leary.
Norfolk native performs with U.S. Navy Band Cruisers during a San Juan concert
The Cruisers performed eleven concerts spanning 850 miles during their two-week tour of Puerto Rico.