VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Tindle, a native of Springfield, Missouri, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana.
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Tindle graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2017.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Springfield.
“My hometown taught me to treat everyone like I want to be treated,” said Tindle. “It also taught me to not worry about what others think of me and that comparison is a thief of joy.”
Tindle joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Tindle serves as an aviation boatswain's mate.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to serve my country,” said Tindle. “At the time, no other jobs interested me. After doing research, I believed the Navy would provide me with great opportunities.”
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.
Tindle 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."
Tindle has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is maintaining resilience through three deployments, including one during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Tindle. “I am also proud of being able to keep bonds strong with my friends and family.”
Tindle can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Being in the Navy means I am doing my part to serve my country,” said Tindle. “Not everyone wants to serve and I am glad that I did.”
Tindle is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my mom, Crystal, my dad, Charles, my grandma Kathy, and my sister Taylor,” added Tindle. “They have given me continuous love and support. Spending time with them is always the best time of the year for me.”