VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Airman Daysha Martin, a native of Hubert, North Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 143, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet.
 |
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
Martin graduated from Croatan High School in 2020.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hubert.
“I learned how to be hard-working, determined and selfless,” said Martin. "My older brothers set that example and I've always tried to follow it."
Martin joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Martin serves as an aviation structural mechanic.
“All three of my older brothers are in the service, one is in the Army, and the other two in the Marine Corps,” said Martin. "I wanted to continue bringing honor and pride to my family."
The Super Hornet is one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, according to Navy officials. The aircraft take off from and land aboard Navy aircraft carriers at sea and are capable of conducting air-to-air combat as well as striking targets on land.
Navy aircraft carriers are designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea. With more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard, the aircraft carrier is a self-contained mobile airport.
Aircraft carriers are often the first response to a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans.
With 90% 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 recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Martin serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
"We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day," said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. "Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs."
Martin has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is the success of our last deployment,” said Martin. "We excelled by coming together and helping each other through it."
Martin can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy makes me feel fulfilled,” said Martin. “Between me and my brothers, we are doing all we can to protect our family and everyone else's family.”
Martin is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I have to thank my wife, Stephanie, for always being there,” said Martin. "She was so great during the last deployment. We were gone for nine months and she held it down the whole time. She follows me wherever the Navy says I’m needed and never complains."
“I am currently attending nursing school at East Coast Polytechnic Institute University and I hope to graduate in 18 months,” added Martin. "I want to follow in my mother's footsteps and work in the emergency department. After working on a flight deck, I can't have a boring job."