LEMOORE, Calif. – Airman Blue Artemis Moonocean, a former resident of Hyannis, Massachusetts, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14. The command is a strike fighter squadron located aboard the U.S. Navy’s largest master jet base in Lemoore, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White |
Airman Blue Artemis Moonocean joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Moonocean serves as a plane captain.
“I joined the Navy to learn new skills, gain experience and meet new people,” said Moonocean.
Growing up in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Moonocean moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, at the age of 16. Moonocean attended Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and graduated in 2021. Today, Moonocean relies upon skills and values similar to those found in her upbringing to succeed in the military.
“Growing up, I learned to respect, empathy and dedication,” said Moonocean.
These lessons have helped Moonocean while serving with the Navy.
Members of VFA 14 fly and maintain the F/A 18 Super Hornet, one of the most advanced aircraft in the world. The Super Hornet takes off from and lands on Navy aircraft carriers at sea and is capable of conducting air-to-air combat as well as striking targets on land.
Operating from sea aboard aircraft carriers, the Super Hornet gives the Navy the power to protect America’s interests anywhere, at any time. The versatile jet has the ability to destroy targets located hundreds of miles inland. Super Hornets are an all-weather aircraft used as an attack aircraft as well as a fighter. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for interdiction and air support.
This year commemorates 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola; one year later six of them, known as "The First Six," earned their “Wings of Gold.” Over the past 50 years, the Navy has expanded its roles for women to lead and serve globally and today our women aviators project power from the sea in every type of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aircraft. Our Nation and our Navy is stronger because of their service.
With 90 percent of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.
"Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level," said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy."
As a member of the Navy, Moonocean is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy enlists people from different cultures to enrich our structure and policies,” said Moonocean.
Moonocean and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I am most proud of adapting to different environments and cultures,” said Moonocean.
As Moonocean and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means gaining experience and having the opportunity to excel in life,” said Moonocean.
Moonocean is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my parents, Tatiana Mello Resende and Claudio Loureiro Albergaria, for all their love and support,” said Moonocean.
“As one of the few Brazilians in my workplace, I am proud to share my culture with other sailors,” added Moonocean.