SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Jose Molina, a native of Freeport, New York, serves the U.S. Navy as a member of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 located in San Diego, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
“I joined the Navy because, at the time, I wanted to work on aircraft,” said Molina. “I was working on trucks at JFK International Airport. I would always walk over to the aircraft hangars and they would tell me I should move over to the aviation field. I spoke to a recruiter and I joined the Navy.”
Growing up in Freeport, Molina attended Holy Trinity High School and graduated in 2013.
Today, Molina relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Freeport to succeed in the military.
“My hometown taught me that I have to work hard to achieve the things that I want,” said Molina. “Things worth achieving aren’t given, they are earned.”
These lessons have helped Molina while serving at Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30.
The CMV-22B is the Navy’s version of the U.S. Marines’ V-22 Osprey. It is designed to replace the C-2A Greyhound, which has provided logistical support to aircraft carriers for four decades.
CMV-22Bs are vertical takeoff and landing tilt-rotor aircraft, which have an increased operational range, faster cargo loading/unloading, increased survivability and enhanced communications compared to the C-2A Greyhound.
According to Navy officials, the mission of the CMV-22B is to provide timely, persistent air logistics for sustained carrier strike group lethality, anywhere in the world.
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 women aviators project power from the sea in every type of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aircraft. According to Navy officials, 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.
As a member of the Navy, Molina 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 keeps the world at peace at sea,” said Molina.
Molina has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m very proud of the leader I have become,” said Molina. “It wouldn’t be possible without the guidance of my mentors, who I met in the Navy.”
As Molina and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means I’m doing everything that I can to keep everyone at home safe,” said Molina.
Molina is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my godmother, Joan D'norfrio, for pushing me and supporting me in my career,” said Molina.