SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 1st Class Trevor Wise, a native of Yakima, Washington, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Point Loma.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
Wise graduated from West Valley High School in 2011.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Yakima
“My grandfather taught me growing up to never settle and to always give 100% in every task I do,” Wise said. “In the Navy, it is important to not half-do anything because people’s lives are at stake. If you don’t put in 100% effort, it could cause damage to equipment or personnel, especially on submarines. Not giving 100% effort would be like doing an oil change on a car and only putting in half the oil.”
Wise joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Wise serves as a machinist's mate (non-nuclear, submarine auxiliary).
“I joined the Navy because I had family members who served previously and they told me about the benefits and showed me how it would be a good career path,” Wise said. “I also joined because I wanted to strive for higher goals and hold myself to higher expectations. I knew the Navy could also give me endless opportunities to improve.”
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.
Wise has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of being one of two sailors who were meritoriously advanced to the rank of petty officer first class for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in 2021,” Wise said. “I am also proud of qualifying as a diving officer of the watch and duty chief as a petty officer second class because it is an achievement usually reserved for chiefs or higher. If you can qualify dive, you set the bar really high.”
Wise 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 showing society what can be achieved with high expectations and teamwork,” Wise said.
Wise is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my wife, Breonna, for supporting me over the past four years,” Wise added. “I also want to thank my kids, Scarlett and River, for bringing positivity into my life and for giving me a reason to keep pushing on in the military. Lastly, I want to thank Chief Gunner's Mate Oehlson, Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Hunter, Retired Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Scott Williams, Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Beeson, Chief Electronics Technician Navigation Hickman and Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Plante, for their support and for helping me progress throughout my career .”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Yakima
“My grandfather taught me growing up to never settle and to always give 100% in every task I do,” Wise said. “In the Navy, it is important to not half-do anything because people’s lives are at stake. If you don’t put in 100% effort, it could cause damage to equipment or personnel, especially on submarines. Not giving 100% effort would be like doing an oil change on a car and only putting in half the oil.”
Wise joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Wise serves as a machinist's mate (non-nuclear, submarine auxiliary).
“I joined the Navy because I had family members who served previously and they told me about the benefits and showed me how it would be a good career path,” Wise said. “I also joined because I wanted to strive for higher goals and hold myself to higher expectations. I knew the Navy could also give me endless opportunities to improve.”
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.
Wise has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of being one of two sailors who were meritoriously advanced to the rank of petty officer first class for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in 2021,” Wise said. “I am also proud of qualifying as a diving officer of the watch and duty chief as a petty officer second class because it is an achievement usually reserved for chiefs or higher. If you can qualify dive, you set the bar really high.”
Wise 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 showing society what can be achieved with high expectations and teamwork,” Wise said.
Wise is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my wife, Breonna, for supporting me over the past four years,” Wise added. “I also want to thank my kids, Scarlett and River, for bringing positivity into my life and for giving me a reason to keep pushing on in the military. Lastly, I want to thank Chief Gunner's Mate Oehlson, Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Hunter, Retired Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Scott Williams, Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Beeson, Chief Electronics Technician Navigation Hickman and Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Plante, for their support and for helping me progress throughout my career .”