SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlisha Macon, a native of Orlando, Florida, serves aboard USS Jack H. Lucas, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.
Macon graduated from Jones High School in 2011.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Orlando.
“I learned growing up to be true to myself and to always remember the path I was to go on,” Macon said. “I think about that every day because I have to stay true to myself in the Navy and remember where I want to go so I can keep moving forward.”
Macon joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Macon serves as a quartermaster.
“I joined the Navy to be a role model to my nieces and nephews,” Macon said. “I also was in Air Force Junior ROTC in high school, and that made me want a change from the environment I was in.”
Jack H. Lucas is named for Marine Corps Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the Marines during World War II and earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Battle of Iwo Jima after saving the lives of three Marines when he was just 17 years old. Lucas is the youngest Marine, and the youngest service member in World War II, to be awarded the United States’ highest military honor for valor.
Jack H. Lucas is a Navy destroyer, a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
More than 300 sailors serve aboard Jack H. Lucas. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
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.
Macon has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of advancing to petty officer second class in two years,” Macon said. “I am proud of that because I continued to strive for excellence and became a better leader through learning as much as I could.”
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Macon graduated from Jones High School in 2011.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Orlando.
“I learned growing up to be true to myself and to always remember the path I was to go on,” Macon said. “I think about that every day because I have to stay true to myself in the Navy and remember where I want to go so I can keep moving forward.”
Macon joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Macon serves as a quartermaster.
“I joined the Navy to be a role model to my nieces and nephews,” Macon said. “I also was in Air Force Junior ROTC in high school, and that made me want a change from the environment I was in.”
Jack H. Lucas is named for Marine Corps Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the Marines during World War II and earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Battle of Iwo Jima after saving the lives of three Marines when he was just 17 years old. Lucas is the youngest Marine, and the youngest service member in World War II, to be awarded the United States’ highest military honor for valor.
Jack H. Lucas is a Navy destroyer, a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
More than 300 sailors serve aboard Jack H. Lucas. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
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.
Macon has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of advancing to petty officer second class in two years,” Macon said. “I am proud of that because I continued to strive for excellence and became a better leader through learning as much as I could.”
Macon serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Being in the Navy means being a part of the 1% who fearlessly serve and protect the country,” Macon said.
Macon is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to first thank my family for their support and encouragement,” Macon added. “I want to thank my mom, Latitia Bryant, and my sister, Ambrosia Macon, for their encouragement and prayers. They pray for me every day. I also want to shout out Chief Quartermaster Contreras for their guidance. I came in as a Seaman Apprentice and now I’m a petty officer second class, thanks to her help. Chief Contreras set me up on a path to success.”