SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Frederick Nieto, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Point Loma.
Nieto graduated from Summit High School in 2019.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those Nieto learned growing up.
“I moved around a lot as a child and that has helped me be able to easily adapt to new environments,” Nieto said. “Being able to adapt is important in the Navy because we are constantly moving from one duty station to the next.”
Nieto joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Nieto serves as a submarine yeoman.
“I joined the Navy for the benefits,” Nieto said. “My grandfather and brother also inspired me to serve because they were both in the military.”
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.
Nieto has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of completing my first deployment because it allowed me to experience different cultures in countries all over the world,” Nieto said.
Nieto 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 protecting the United States,” Nieto said. “It also means being able to build camaraderie with shipmates from different backgrounds.”
Nieto is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, Sierra Nieto, for holding down the house when I am away,” Nieto added. “I also want to thank my grandpa, David Nieto, and my brother, Frank, for inspiring me to join.”
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
Nieto graduated from Summit High School in 2019.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those Nieto learned growing up.
“I moved around a lot as a child and that has helped me be able to easily adapt to new environments,” Nieto said. “Being able to adapt is important in the Navy because we are constantly moving from one duty station to the next.”
Nieto joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Nieto serves as a submarine yeoman.
“I joined the Navy for the benefits,” Nieto said. “My grandfather and brother also inspired me to serve because they were both in the military.”
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.
Nieto has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of completing my first deployment because it allowed me to experience different cultures in countries all over the world,” Nieto said.
Nieto 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 protecting the United States,” Nieto said. “It also means being able to build camaraderie with shipmates from different backgrounds.”
Nieto is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, Sierra Nieto, for holding down the house when I am away,” Nieto added. “I also want to thank my grandpa, David Nieto, and my brother, Frank, for inspiring me to join.”