SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Meyer, a native of Selden, 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 always thought about joining the Navy in college because I have family in the military,” said Meyer. “After graduating from college during COVID, I didn’t want to do any more online classes and the Navy recruiter just sold me.”
Growing up in Selden, Meyer attended Newfield High School and graduated in 2014. She earned a degree in health science from the University of Central Florida in 2020.
Today, Meyer relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Selden to succeed in the military.
“My parents are really driven with their work ethic, so I have taken that and applied it here,” said Meyer. “I always make sure I know I can be better.”
These lessons have helped Meyer 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, Meyer 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.
“For our command, we make sure to supply other commands so they meet their needs,” said Meyer. “In turn, this helps the Navy help the world.”
Meyer has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of advancing to petty officer third class,” said Meyer.
As Meyer and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“It’s an honor to be a part of something that so few people have the courage to do,” said Meyer.
Meyer is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mother and father,” said Meyer. “They have always supported everything I do. Their support has turned me into the person I am today and the leader that I am to others.”