By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna-Liesa Hussey, Navy Office of Community Outreach
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Airman Recruit Aaliyah Serbin, a native of San Antonio, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida.
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Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
NATTC instructors are experts in the subject matter they teach, and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready sailors.
Serbin joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Serbin serves as an airman.
“I was inspired to join the Navy because it offered me a career and a way to travel and explore the world,” said Serbin. “My cousin is in the Navy, and seeing her opportunities also inspired me to join.”
According to Serbin, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in San Antonio.
“Growing up in my hometown taught me to remain professional, be a team player, work hard, stay positive and always live by integrity,” said Serbin.
Naval Air Technical Training Center’s mission is to provide world class professional aviation warriors to the Navy fleet supporting combat readiness anywhere on the globe, while taking good care of our people, families and being good neighbors and stewards in the city of Pensacola and the surrounding region.
NATTC’s leaders and experts develop, deliver and leverage technology to optimize performance of our Navy, Marine Corps and foreign national students. We provide the most up-to-date and relevant training available to our sailors and Marines ensuring Naval aviation’s success.
Serving in the Navy means Serbin 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 for protecting the oceans worldwide, providing fairtrade and counter-drug trafficking,” said Serbin.
Serbin and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“Although I am new to the Navy, I am proud of my accomplishment for graduating boot camp and the technical training I have completed so far,” said Serbin.
As Serbin 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 knowing that my hard work and dedication helps to keep people safe,” added Serbin.
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.