SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 1st Class Jasmine Jones, a native of Orlando, Florida, serves aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship operating out of San Diego, California.
Jones graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in 2012.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Orlando.
“The hospitality I learned from my family, especially my grandparents, growing up has gotten me a long way,” Jones said. “I’m in an administrative role so I have to do a lot of customer service and having that background has helped me out in my career.”
Jones joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Jones serves as a personnel specialist.
“I joined the Navy because of Halo,” Jones said. “I played video games a lot with my brother and I thought Master Chief was so cool. So, I told myself I was going to be a master chief in the Navy. That is still my goal.”
Amphibious assault ships, such as Essex, project power and maintain presence by serving as the cornerstone of the Amphibious Readiness Group / Expeditionary Strike Group.
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Jones graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in 2012.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Orlando.
“The hospitality I learned from my family, especially my grandparents, growing up has gotten me a long way,” Jones said. “I’m in an administrative role so I have to do a lot of customer service and having that background has helped me out in my career.”
Jones joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Jones serves as a personnel specialist.
“I joined the Navy because of Halo,” Jones said. “I played video games a lot with my brother and I thought Master Chief was so cool. So, I told myself I was going to be a master chief in the Navy. That is still my goal.”
Amphibious assault ships, such as Essex, project power and maintain presence by serving as the cornerstone of the Amphibious Readiness Group / Expeditionary Strike Group.
Resembling a small aircraft carrier, amphibious assault ships offer the Marine Corps with a means of ship-to-shore movement, provide humanitarian assistance and support major combat operations. More than 1,000 serve aboard Essex with an additional 1,200 Marines capable of being embarked.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.
Jones has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is how far I’ve come because I didn’t really have any goals when I joined,” Jones said. “I planned on getting out after my first duty station, so the fact that I am still here is a big accomplishment.”
Jones serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“I feel proud to be a representative of my family and community back home,” Jones said.
Jones is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my husband, Anthony, for his support, especially for taking care of everything while I’m gone,” Jones added. “I also want to thank my daughter, Kira. I know she misses me while I’m gone but the love I receive from her makes things easier. Lastly, I want to thank my best friend, Chief Yeoman Brunson, and my mentors, Chief Yeoman Arrellano, Senior Chief Navy Counselor Williams and others, for their mentorship and guidance.”
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.
Jones has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is how far I’ve come because I didn’t really have any goals when I joined,” Jones said. “I planned on getting out after my first duty station, so the fact that I am still here is a big accomplishment.”
Jones serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“I feel proud to be a representative of my family and community back home,” Jones said.
Jones is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my husband, Anthony, for his support, especially for taking care of everything while I’m gone,” Jones added. “I also want to thank my daughter, Kira. I know she misses me while I’m gone but the love I receive from her makes things easier. Lastly, I want to thank my best friend, Chief Yeoman Brunson, and my mentors, Chief Yeoman Arrellano, Senior Chief Navy Counselor Williams and others, for their mentorship and guidance.”