VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Lt. Cmdr. Brandy Brown, a graduate of Southwestern Seminary, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Klineizquierdo |
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fort Worth.
“While going to college at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, I saw a lot of the local patriotism there and throughout the state of Texas,” said Brown. "I learned that the quality of life was not based on concrete and high-rise buildings; being salt of the earth will carry you a lot further than corporate America."
Brown joined the Navy 16 years ago and serves as a chaplain.
“I joined the military to serve God, country and service members,” said Brown.
According to Navy officials, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is the country’s premier installation for housing and training the nation’s expeditionary forces. It is one command with two properties: JEB Fort Story and JEB Little Creek. The JEB is comprised of the former Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and the Army Post of Fort Story. Fort Story witnessed the humble beginnings of the nation at the 1607 first landing site. Little Creek began as a dynamic training ground for World War II amphibious forces.
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.
Brown 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."
Brown has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Being the voice for service members who don't have a voice is something I'm proud of,” said Brown. "It means a lot to speak up for those who may not be able to speak for themselves."
Brown is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to Susan Zamora, for her Christian faith and her commitment to me as a human being,” added Brown. "This has been an integral piece for why I'm still alive.”