VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Lt. Daniel Fisk, a native of Rockville Centre, New York, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Fisk graduated from Chaminade High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Rockville Centre.
“My parents taught me to work hard,” said Fisk. "My high school job was a lifeguard and that taught me to help others and keep a positive attitude, while my Catholic schooling taught me to have a strong faith."
Fisk joined the Navy six years ago. Today, Fisk serves as a naval aviator.
“My grandfathers set an example of service in the Army and Marine Corps,” said Fisk. “I always wanted to fly and wanted my education to be paid for. I also wanted to see interesting parts of the world."
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Fisk graduated from Chaminade High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Rockville Centre.
“My parents taught me to work hard,” said Fisk. "My high school job was a lifeguard and that taught me to help others and keep a positive attitude, while my Catholic schooling taught me to have a strong faith."
Fisk joined the Navy six years ago. Today, Fisk serves as a naval aviator.
“My grandfathers set an example of service in the Army and Marine Corps,” said Fisk. “I always wanted to fly and wanted my education to be paid for. I also wanted to see interesting parts of the world."
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.
Fisk 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."
Fisk has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of landing on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln,” said Fisk. "It was probably the most nervous I've ever been. That flight deck looks like a postage stamp on the water. There is no way to prepare for the feeling of that landing, but it was the best feeling ever."
Fisk can take pride in serving America through military service.
“It gives me the incredible opportunity to fly the Hornet,” said Fisk. "I also get to better myself, serve others and see the world."
Fisk is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“My cousin, Army Sgt. Robert Manz, joined a year before I started ROTC,” added Fisk. "He set the example I wanted to follow. When I saw him traveling the world and learning new things and meeting new people, I knew that I wanted that too."
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.
Fisk 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."
Fisk has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of landing on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln,” said Fisk. "It was probably the most nervous I've ever been. That flight deck looks like a postage stamp on the water. There is no way to prepare for the feeling of that landing, but it was the best feeling ever."
Fisk can take pride in serving America through military service.
“It gives me the incredible opportunity to fly the Hornet,” said Fisk. "I also get to better myself, serve others and see the world."
Fisk is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“My cousin, Army Sgt. Robert Manz, joined a year before I started ROTC,” added Fisk. "He set the example I wanted to follow. When I saw him traveling the world and learning new things and meeting new people, I knew that I wanted that too."