VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Katrina Scott-Jones a native of Philadelphia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana.
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Scott-Jones graduated from Hope Charter High School in 2011.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Philadelphia.
“Growing up, I learned how to be a resilient go-getter and to hustle hard in everything I do,” said Scott-Jones.
Scott-Jones joined the Navy nine years ago. Today, Scott-Jones serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy because I was eager to do something different,” said Scott-Jones. "I wanted to see more of the world and wanted to find opportunities that were not available to me in my hometown."
Naval Air Station Oceana serves as the Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base. The flight line, Apollo Soucek Field, is home to 17 aviation squadrons and hosts the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
The Super Hornet is one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, according to Navy officials. The aircraft 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.
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.
Scott-Jones 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."
Scott-Jones has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of completing three warfare qualifications in seven months,” said Scott-Jones. "I'm also proud of the time I got to drive the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush with our captain."
Scott-Jones can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means I get to do something selfless and be a part of something bigger than myself,” said Scott-Jones.
Scott-Jones is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to specifically thank my mother and father,” added Scott-Jones. "They are the ones I want to make most proud. I can't forget to thank my friends who have always been there for me as well. Especially, when I needed them most in good times and bad, or the friends that the Navy made into my family."