NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Carey Pershadsingh, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Pena, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East |
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Ft. Lauderdale.
“I learned from my own mistakes growing up,” Pershadsingh said. "When I came into the Navy, it was my goal to establish a better foundation for my future and to make that happen, I learned from my past not to get in with the wrong crowd. I'm very conscious of that every day."
Pershadsingh joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Pershadsingh serves as an aviation electronics technician.
“I joined the Navy because I found myself in a place where I wanted to make something more of my life,” Pershadsingh said. "I wasn't always the best kid and I did a lot of things I wasn't proud of. However, I went on a journey to turn my life around. After COVID, I went to the Navy recruiting office and I liked what the recruiter showed me. That was the beginning. I always say that my second best decision was joining the Navy and the absolute best decision was turning my life over to Jesus.”
Members of HSC-5 fly and maintain the MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter within Carrier Air Wing SEVEN (CVW-7). The MH-60S's primary missions are Search and Rescue, Naval Special Warfare Support and Anti-Surface Warfare. Additional missions include logistic support, vertical replenishment, medical evacuation, non-combatant evacuation operations and maritime interdiction operations. In short, HSC-5 "Rescues, Protects and Delivers!"
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.
Pershadsingh has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proudest of not giving up when things got tough,” Pershadsingh said. "I was able to overcome obstacles and I've developed character as a result of the challenges the Navy offers."
Pershadsingh 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 I am part of something bigger than myself,” Pershadsingh said. "I love putting on the uniform every day. What's great about the Navy is the camaraderie and knowing that everyone contributes to the Navy's success."
Pershadsingh is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Chislom, whom I met here at HSC-5,” Pershadsingh added. "He was always a great example to follow, and he always encouraged me. Most importantly, he showed me it was possible to balance work and family life."
Pershadsingh recently received orders for school in Pensacola and will go there after finishing his tour at HSC-5 to become an information systems technician.
“I learned from my own mistakes growing up,” Pershadsingh said. "When I came into the Navy, it was my goal to establish a better foundation for my future and to make that happen, I learned from my past not to get in with the wrong crowd. I'm very conscious of that every day."
Pershadsingh joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Pershadsingh serves as an aviation electronics technician.
“I joined the Navy because I found myself in a place where I wanted to make something more of my life,” Pershadsingh said. "I wasn't always the best kid and I did a lot of things I wasn't proud of. However, I went on a journey to turn my life around. After COVID, I went to the Navy recruiting office and I liked what the recruiter showed me. That was the beginning. I always say that my second best decision was joining the Navy and the absolute best decision was turning my life over to Jesus.”
Members of HSC-5 fly and maintain the MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter within Carrier Air Wing SEVEN (CVW-7). The MH-60S's primary missions are Search and Rescue, Naval Special Warfare Support and Anti-Surface Warfare. Additional missions include logistic support, vertical replenishment, medical evacuation, non-combatant evacuation operations and maritime interdiction operations. In short, HSC-5 "Rescues, Protects and Delivers!"
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.
Pershadsingh has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proudest of not giving up when things got tough,” Pershadsingh said. "I was able to overcome obstacles and I've developed character as a result of the challenges the Navy offers."
Pershadsingh 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 I am part of something bigger than myself,” Pershadsingh said. "I love putting on the uniform every day. What's great about the Navy is the camaraderie and knowing that everyone contributes to the Navy's success."
Pershadsingh is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Chislom, whom I met here at HSC-5,” Pershadsingh added. "He was always a great example to follow, and he always encouraged me. Most importantly, he showed me it was possible to balance work and family life."
Pershadsingh recently received orders for school in Pensacola and will go there after finishing his tour at HSC-5 to become an information systems technician.