SAN DIEGO - Seaman Recruit Vishan Sharma, a native of Sacramento, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Base San Diego.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
Sharma graduated from Keema High School in 2023.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Sacramento.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of ownership, leadership and responsibility,” Sharma said. “In boot camp, someone had to step up and take ownership if an item was missing or out of place. We were asked who it was, and if no one stepped up, we all got in trouble. It made me realize I had to take ownership of my life so that I could further grow as a person and as a sailor. The Navy has taught me a lot about responsibility, being responsible for my actions and the mistakes I’ve made. Being responsible for myself as a sailor and a human is important in the Navy because if no one is responsible for what happens, we can’t move forward and accomplish our mission.”
Sharma joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Sharma serves as a master-at-arms.
“I joined the Navy because after high school I realized the picture was way bigger than myself,” Sharma said. “I had the desire to serve my country and its people, but also travel the world and find new life opportunities. That being said, the Navy offered great benefits like fully paid college, health care and opportunities to travel.”
Naval Base San Diego is the U.S. Navy’s largest base on the West Coast and is homeport to the Pacific Fleet Surface Navy with 56 U.S. Navy ships and two auxiliary vessels including USNS Mercy. The base is also home to more than 200 tenant commands, each having specific and specialized fleet support purposes.
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.
Sharma has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment so far is becoming a sailor and becoming a naval law enforcement officer,” Sharma said. “I’m proud of becoming a sailor because it was always my goal to serve my country in any possible way, and the training we received in boot camp helped me grow as a person. It really hit me in those weeks at boot camp that, once I graduate, I’ll be a part of the armed forces and the Navy itself. I’m proud of becoming a law enforcement officer in the Navy because working at it so hard in school made me realize that good order and discipline are always needed 24/7 in the Navy. The Navy would be chaotic without good order and discipline.”
Sharma 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 serving my country being a part of something bigger than myself, living a life of servitude, loyalty, courage and humbleness,” Sharma said. “Not only that but being in the Navy can help me grow as a person in my professional life, personal life and academic life.”
Sharma is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my father for always being the driving force in my life and encouraging me to make better choices,” Sharma added. “I also want to thank my mom because, in the toughest and lowest points in my life, she’s always been very loving and supportive of me, no matter what stage of life I’m in.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Sacramento.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of ownership, leadership and responsibility,” Sharma said. “In boot camp, someone had to step up and take ownership if an item was missing or out of place. We were asked who it was, and if no one stepped up, we all got in trouble. It made me realize I had to take ownership of my life so that I could further grow as a person and as a sailor. The Navy has taught me a lot about responsibility, being responsible for my actions and the mistakes I’ve made. Being responsible for myself as a sailor and a human is important in the Navy because if no one is responsible for what happens, we can’t move forward and accomplish our mission.”
Sharma joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Sharma serves as a master-at-arms.
“I joined the Navy because after high school I realized the picture was way bigger than myself,” Sharma said. “I had the desire to serve my country and its people, but also travel the world and find new life opportunities. That being said, the Navy offered great benefits like fully paid college, health care and opportunities to travel.”
Naval Base San Diego is the U.S. Navy’s largest base on the West Coast and is homeport to the Pacific Fleet Surface Navy with 56 U.S. Navy ships and two auxiliary vessels including USNS Mercy. The base is also home to more than 200 tenant commands, each having specific and specialized fleet support purposes.
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.
Sharma has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment so far is becoming a sailor and becoming a naval law enforcement officer,” Sharma said. “I’m proud of becoming a sailor because it was always my goal to serve my country in any possible way, and the training we received in boot camp helped me grow as a person. It really hit me in those weeks at boot camp that, once I graduate, I’ll be a part of the armed forces and the Navy itself. I’m proud of becoming a law enforcement officer in the Navy because working at it so hard in school made me realize that good order and discipline are always needed 24/7 in the Navy. The Navy would be chaotic without good order and discipline.”
Sharma 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 serving my country being a part of something bigger than myself, living a life of servitude, loyalty, courage and humbleness,” Sharma said. “Not only that but being in the Navy can help me grow as a person in my professional life, personal life and academic life.”
Sharma is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my father for always being the driving force in my life and encouraging me to make better choices,” Sharma added. “I also want to thank my mom because, in the toughest and lowest points in my life, she’s always been very loving and supportive of me, no matter what stage of life I’m in.”