SAN DIEGO – Seaman Recruit Jose Garcia de Albavazquez, a native of Moreno Valley, California, 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 |
Garcia de Albavazquez graduated from Moreno Valley High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Moreno Valley.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of being responsible and taking accountability for everything,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “It’s helped me a lot because in the Navy we have things that we have to do and take care of and if we don’t do those things someone could get hurt.”
Garcia de Albavazquez joined the Navy nine months ago.
“I always wanted to experience the military,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “It was something I always wanted. I liked the special programs the Navy had. I wanted to challenge myself with swimming.”
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.
Garcia de Albavazquez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of graduating from boot camp,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “It was hard for me because I had to learn how to swim. That was my biggest fear, the water.”
Garcia de Albavazquez 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 a lot to me,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “I feel like I’m able to help people while doing what I enjoy.”
Garcia de Albavazquez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“First of all, I’d like to thank my chain of command because they’re always trying to help us when we don’t understand something,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “They make you feel included. I also want to thank my family for supporting me. I want to thank my girlfriend, Karla, for supporting me. Finally, I want to thank my recruit division commander for not sending me back in training for not being able to swim and taking the time to help me.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Moreno Valley.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of being responsible and taking accountability for everything,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “It’s helped me a lot because in the Navy we have things that we have to do and take care of and if we don’t do those things someone could get hurt.”
Garcia de Albavazquez joined the Navy nine months ago.
“I always wanted to experience the military,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “It was something I always wanted. I liked the special programs the Navy had. I wanted to challenge myself with swimming.”
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.
Garcia de Albavazquez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of graduating from boot camp,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “It was hard for me because I had to learn how to swim. That was my biggest fear, the water.”
Garcia de Albavazquez 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 a lot to me,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “I feel like I’m able to help people while doing what I enjoy.”
Garcia de Albavazquez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“First of all, I’d like to thank my chain of command because they’re always trying to help us when we don’t understand something,” Garcia de Albavazquez said. “They make you feel included. I also want to thank my family for supporting me. I want to thank my girlfriend, Karla, for supporting me. Finally, I want to thank my recruit division commander for not sending me back in training for not being able to swim and taking the time to help me.”