SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Cervantes, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Point Loma.
Cervantes graduated from Centennial High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Las Vegas.
“I started working when I was 16 and that taught me to have a strong work ethic,” Cervantes said. “In the Navy, you have to have a strong work ethic to stay mission-ready.”
Cervantes joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Cervantes serves as a master-at-arms.
“I joined the Navy because I wasn’t prepared for college and I wanted to be able to take advantage of the opportunities the Navy provided like free schooling, traveling and job security,” Cervantes said.
Naval Base Point Loma provides support to 70 U.S. Pacific Fleet commands headquartered on the base, including five nuclear-powered fast attack submarines. The base is also home to Cabrillo National Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which averages more than 1.2 million visitors annually.
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.
Cervantes has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is being able to pick up rank while being able to grow my family,” Cervantes said. “I am proud of that because in my rate, it is easy to be mainly job oriented but I was able to do both. I’ve had really great support from all the commands I’ve been at.”
Cervantes 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 job security,” Cervantes said. “You do not ever have to worry about waking up and not having a job.”
Cervantes is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, Ruby Thacker, for allowing me to take a different direction in life and for always supporting my family through our moves,” Cervantes added. “I also want to thank my husband for being understanding and supporting me throughout my career.”
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Cervantes graduated from Centennial High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Las Vegas.
“I started working when I was 16 and that taught me to have a strong work ethic,” Cervantes said. “In the Navy, you have to have a strong work ethic to stay mission-ready.”
Cervantes joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Cervantes serves as a master-at-arms.
“I joined the Navy because I wasn’t prepared for college and I wanted to be able to take advantage of the opportunities the Navy provided like free schooling, traveling and job security,” Cervantes said.
Naval Base Point Loma provides support to 70 U.S. Pacific Fleet commands headquartered on the base, including five nuclear-powered fast attack submarines. The base is also home to Cabrillo National Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which averages more than 1.2 million visitors annually.
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.
Cervantes has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is being able to pick up rank while being able to grow my family,” Cervantes said. “I am proud of that because in my rate, it is easy to be mainly job oriented but I was able to do both. I’ve had really great support from all the commands I’ve been at.”
Cervantes 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 job security,” Cervantes said. “You do not ever have to worry about waking up and not having a job.”
Cervantes is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, Ruby Thacker, for allowing me to take a different direction in life and for always supporting my family through our moves,” Cervantes added. “I also want to thank my husband for being understanding and supporting me throughout my career.”