PENSACOLA, Fla. - Seaman Jeffrey DiGeorgio, a native of Mohawk, New York, is serving at the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) at Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
As a student at IWTC, DiGeorgio is serving among the future generation of information warfighters.
Students at IWTC are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their new careers.
DiGeorgio joined the Navy one year ago. Today, DiGeorgio serves as an information technician.
“A lot of my family was in the Navy and I had always thought about serving, “said DiGeorgio. “Their sea stories inspired me to join the Navy. After working several jobs, I decided I wanted a career that would help me achieve greater things.”
According to DiGeorgio, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Mohawk.
“Growing up, I learned to take initiative to put forth the extra work to do something because you can't always rely on others to do the job right,” said DiGeorgio.
IWTC, one of Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT)’s four training commands, provides schooling for the Navy and joint services in cryptologic, information systems and cyber functions, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.
Headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, CIWT delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.
CIWT trains enlisted personnel and officers in all functions of information warfare covering fields ranging from military intelligence, cyberwarfare and information systems to electronic warfare and cryptologic operations throughout the scope of their Navy careers. CIWT trains more than 26,000 students annually, with an average of 3,700 students attending classes daily. CIWT constantly strives to modernize training taught using emerging technology and the Persistent Cyber Training Environment to train the next generation of information warfare professionals.
Serving in the Navy means DiGeorgio is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“Our Navy is one of the most powerful forces in the world,” said DiGeorgio. “We are not only protecting our shores and seas, but those of our allies as well by ensuring free trade and enforcing security at sea
DiGeorgio and the Sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I have aspirations to accomplish many things during my Naval career, but so far my proudest accomplishment is graduating basic training,” said DiGeorgio.
As DiGeorgio and other Sailors continue to train and perform the mission they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy allows me to serve my country and carry on tradition,” added DiGeorgio. “ I take a lot of pride in what the military does to help our communities and humanitarian works they conduct throughout the world. ”
The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.