SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Jacquelyn Bruechert, a native of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, serves the U.S. Navy at Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 operating out of San Diego, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
Bruechert graduated from Lincoln High School in 2011.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Manitowoc.
“Growing up, I learned to persevere through challenging situations,” Bruechert said. “I changed schools, and that taught me how to more easily make connections with more people. In the Navy, we move around a lot, and having that ability to make connections has helped.”
Bruechert uses touchpoints from home to make connections or start conversations with others.
“I can teach people in the Navy about squeaky cheese curds,” Bruechert said. “Most people have never heard of them unless they’re from the Midwest. I’ve brought many hundreds of dollars worth of cheese from Wisconsin.”
Bruechert joined the Navy 12 years ago. Today, Bruechert serves as an equipment operator
“I joined the Navy to show my nieces that they could have a better life,” Bruechert said. “I didn’t want to have college debt, but now the cool thing is that if my son wants to go to college, the Navy will pay for it. Not many places will give you that benefit.”
ACB-1’s primary mission is to provide logistics over-the-shore support for Amphibious Ready Group, Marine Expeditionary Force and Maritime Prepositioning Force operations, including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel/water and tactical camp operations.
With a combination of Seabee and fleet rates, ACB-1 is skilled at offloading equipment through Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) operations, as well as providing camp support, perimeter defense, and limited construction support. Fleet rates qualify as craft masters and deck engineers and are proficient in operating and maintaining INLS. Seabee rates such as builders, steelworkers, electricians, equipment operators, construction mechanics and engineering aides provide construction services. Additional deployable Seabee units include Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, Construction Battalion Maintenance Units, and Underwater Construction Teams, which all make up the U.S. Naval Construction Forces.
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.
Bruechert has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of being able to juggle being a mom and sailor,” Bruechert said. “Being a parent is very difficult, and in the Navy, we’re on call and there’s time away from home for training and deployments. Being able to support my son and his needs and wants while still being a full-time Seabee means a lot to me. I’m also proud that I was meritoriously advanced one year. That was incredible and unexpected. I helped two other sailors get meritoriously promoted that year, too. It was very rewarding.”
Bruechert 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 providing my son a future so that he can have a life without worry,” Bruechert said.
Bruechert is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank the Martell family, Deb and Al Hoeppner, and my fiance, Carl, and most importantly my son, because without their support I don’t know that I’d be in the Navy today,” Bruechert said. “Additionally, I’d like to thank those I’ve served with, Master Chief John Starnes, Senior Chief Lonnie Martinez, Chief Sims, Ensign Wyman Tolbert and Captain Cook, because my career wouldn’t be what it is today without their help and guidance.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Manitowoc.
“Growing up, I learned to persevere through challenging situations,” Bruechert said. “I changed schools, and that taught me how to more easily make connections with more people. In the Navy, we move around a lot, and having that ability to make connections has helped.”
Bruechert uses touchpoints from home to make connections or start conversations with others.
“I can teach people in the Navy about squeaky cheese curds,” Bruechert said. “Most people have never heard of them unless they’re from the Midwest. I’ve brought many hundreds of dollars worth of cheese from Wisconsin.”
Bruechert joined the Navy 12 years ago. Today, Bruechert serves as an equipment operator
“I joined the Navy to show my nieces that they could have a better life,” Bruechert said. “I didn’t want to have college debt, but now the cool thing is that if my son wants to go to college, the Navy will pay for it. Not many places will give you that benefit.”
ACB-1’s primary mission is to provide logistics over-the-shore support for Amphibious Ready Group, Marine Expeditionary Force and Maritime Prepositioning Force operations, including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel/water and tactical camp operations.
With a combination of Seabee and fleet rates, ACB-1 is skilled at offloading equipment through Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) operations, as well as providing camp support, perimeter defense, and limited construction support. Fleet rates qualify as craft masters and deck engineers and are proficient in operating and maintaining INLS. Seabee rates such as builders, steelworkers, electricians, equipment operators, construction mechanics and engineering aides provide construction services. Additional deployable Seabee units include Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, Construction Battalion Maintenance Units, and Underwater Construction Teams, which all make up the U.S. Naval Construction Forces.
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.
Bruechert has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of being able to juggle being a mom and sailor,” Bruechert said. “Being a parent is very difficult, and in the Navy, we’re on call and there’s time away from home for training and deployments. Being able to support my son and his needs and wants while still being a full-time Seabee means a lot to me. I’m also proud that I was meritoriously advanced one year. That was incredible and unexpected. I helped two other sailors get meritoriously promoted that year, too. It was very rewarding.”
Bruechert 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 providing my son a future so that he can have a life without worry,” Bruechert said.
Bruechert is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank the Martell family, Deb and Al Hoeppner, and my fiance, Carl, and most importantly my son, because without their support I don’t know that I’d be in the Navy today,” Bruechert said. “Additionally, I’d like to thank those I’ve served with, Master Chief John Starnes, Senior Chief Lonnie Martinez, Chief Sims, Ensign Wyman Tolbert and Captain Cook, because my career wouldn’t be what it is today without their help and guidance.”