Hampton native serves with U.S. Navy helicopter squadron
“I joined the Navy to do something different and use it as a stepping stone for my future education and career,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Dalon Dixon, a 2019 Phebus High School graduate.
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Suffolk resident assumes command of USS Stout
Cmdr. Desmond Walker, a resident of Suffolk, Virginia, relieved Capt. Scott Rosetti as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer, USS Stout (DDG 55).
Norfolk native serves with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron supporting maritime missions around the globe
“Serving in the Navy means being a part of a team that is with you through the good and bad and is constantly pushing you to improve upon yourself,” said Baylosis.
Chesapeake native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport
“The Navy has given me financial stability so that I can provide for my family. I will be getting my United States citizenship soon and I’ll be able to petition for my mom to come to the United States. The Navy has given me the recourses I needed and now my family will be reunited after spending 18 years apart.”
Virginia Beach native serves with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron
“What I learned from my hometown was the importance of showing empathy for people,” said Irvin. “I also learned that hard work and determination will take me far in life and make me a better leader.”
Norfolk native serves with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron
“My proudest accomplishment is making the rank of petty officer second class in two years and being on deployments that included Bahrain in six months, a month in Alaska, two months in the Philippines and Japan for four months,” said Riccio.
Norfolk native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship participating in training exercise in Atlantic Ocean
“Discipline was instilled in me at an early age by my parents,” said Moore. “That discipline allowed me to learn how to set goals and set forth a plan to achieve those goals.” Today, Moore serves as a logistics specialist aboard USS Philippine Sea responsible for supply chain management.
Hampton native serves aboard one of the Navy’s most versatile combat ships
“I’m just proud to be one of the first in my family to serve in the Navy,” said Merica. “I hope to start a family tradition of serving in the military.” “Personally, serving in the Navy makes me feel as if I have a better sense of purpose in my life,” said Merica.
Virginia Beach native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport
“I joined the Navy seeking adventure while serving my country,” said Mendoza. “One adventure was helping a stranded vessel by giving them food, water and charging their battery.”
Portsmouth native serves aboard USS Tripoli
Retail Specialist 2nd Class Taia Battle, from Portsmouth, Virginia, assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), scans a drink in the ship store aboard the berthing barge during the ship’s maintenance availability, July 10. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.