PENSACOLA, Fla. - Sailor from Big Island, Hawaii serves 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 |
Seaman Jaimeson Crusat, a student at IWTC 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.
Crusat joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Crusat serves as an information technician.
“The reason why I joined the Navy was influenced by both of my grandpas serving in the Navy as Chiefs,” said Crusat. “ I also wanted the opportunity to try out for special warfare, learn how to be a leader and to experience the world.”
According to Crusat, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Big Island.
“The best advice that my mom ever gave me was to take everything as a learning experience because you are learning to live,” said Crusat.
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 Crusat 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.
“The Navy is important to national security because we protect the sea and the air,” said Crusat. “We are the greatest Navy in the world and we fight for freedom and justice for people.”
Crusat and the Sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
Crusat and the Sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“So far being given the opportunity to lead others is my greatest accomplishment so far in my Navy career,” said Crusat.
As Crusat 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 means to learn to be disciplined, team work and build trust among others you don't know well,” added Crusat. “This has helped me to better myself and learn morals and values.”
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.
“Serving in the Navy means to learn to be disciplined, team work and build trust among others you don't know well,” added Crusat. “This has helped me to better myself and learn morals and values.”
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.