SAN DIEGO - Lt. Sydney Eskin, a native of Fort Myers, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy and is assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), where the Navy’s surface warfighters increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force.
Eskin graduated from Fort Myers Senior High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fort Myers.
“Being from southwest Florida, I learned how to deal with humidity, which definitely helped me on my 5th Fleet deployment,” Eskin said. “The coaches and teachers I grew up with also taught me the importance of tenacity and pushing yourself to new limits. Those lessons are important because you won’t be successful in the Navy if you are not willing to push yourself out of your comfort zone.”
Eskin joined the Navy almost six years ago. Today, Eskin serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because I was raised by parents who taught me to give back to the community,” Eskin said. “Choosing to serve in the military allows me to give back to the community and the country.”
“SMWDC sailors exemplify the dedication, expertise and tactical excellence that drive the lethality of our Surface Force,” said Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. “Through their commitment to warfighting innovation and operational proficiency, they strengthen our Navy’s combat readiness and ensure that we remain ready to deter or defeat any adversary when our nation calls.”
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
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.
Eskin has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of serving as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate for survivors of sexual assault in the military because it was one of the most gratifying experiences of my career,” Eskin said. “I am also proud of completing a nine-month deployment because of how much work the crew put in.”
Eskin serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means an opportunity to lead at a young age, travel and meet some of the most wonderful people in the world,” Eskin said. “It also means challenging yourself every day because there are always new problems to fix.”
Eskin is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Harold and Kathy Eskin, for all they’ve done to raise me and for the way they uplift me,” Eskin added. “I also want to thank my family for their support because it has meant everything to me. I want to thank my incredible ROTC instructors from George Washington University as well for laying the foundation for me to be a successful naval officer so I was ready when I joined the fleet. Lastly, I want to thank the incredible sailors and officers who have helped me get to where I am today and for motivating me on really hard days away from family and friends.”
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Eskin graduated from Fort Myers Senior High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fort Myers.
“Being from southwest Florida, I learned how to deal with humidity, which definitely helped me on my 5th Fleet deployment,” Eskin said. “The coaches and teachers I grew up with also taught me the importance of tenacity and pushing yourself to new limits. Those lessons are important because you won’t be successful in the Navy if you are not willing to push yourself out of your comfort zone.”
Eskin joined the Navy almost six years ago. Today, Eskin serves as a surface warfare officer.
“I joined the Navy because I was raised by parents who taught me to give back to the community,” Eskin said. “Choosing to serve in the military allows me to give back to the community and the country.”
“SMWDC sailors exemplify the dedication, expertise and tactical excellence that drive the lethality of our Surface Force,” said Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. “Through their commitment to warfighting innovation and operational proficiency, they strengthen our Navy’s combat readiness and ensure that we remain ready to deter or defeat any adversary when our nation calls.”
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
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.
Eskin has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of serving as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate for survivors of sexual assault in the military because it was one of the most gratifying experiences of my career,” Eskin said. “I am also proud of completing a nine-month deployment because of how much work the crew put in.”
Eskin serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means an opportunity to lead at a young age, travel and meet some of the most wonderful people in the world,” Eskin said. “It also means challenging yourself every day because there are always new problems to fix.”
Eskin is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Harold and Kathy Eskin, for all they’ve done to raise me and for the way they uplift me,” Eskin added. “I also want to thank my family for their support because it has meant everything to me. I want to thank my incredible ROTC instructors from George Washington University as well for laying the foundation for me to be a successful naval officer so I was ready when I joined the fleet. Lastly, I want to thank the incredible sailors and officers who have helped me get to where I am today and for motivating me on really hard days away from family and friends.”