NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Arce, whose family lives in Orlando, 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 |
Arce earned a GED from Everett Community College.
Arce joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Arce serves as an aviation machinist's mate.
“I joined the Navy to give my kids a better life,” Arce said. "I also joined for myself so I can meet new people and see different places."
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.
Arce has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of being able to help and teach other sailors to be better because I can be a good example for them,” Arce said. "It also means I'm helping shape the future generation of the Navy."
Arce 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 being able to uphold high standards and being the best I can be every time I put on this uniform,” Arce said.
Arce is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my wife, Jennifer Ortiz. She takes care of everything at home, so I don't have to worry about anything when I’m on deployment,” Arce added. “I also want to thank my kids, Kai and Jeniyah, for being understanding that everything I am doing is to provide them a better life. I want to thank my entire command as well for being good to me. Lastly, I want to thank my mom for trying her best and for being able to raise me and my two sisters.”
Arce joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Arce serves as an aviation machinist's mate.
“I joined the Navy to give my kids a better life,” Arce said. "I also joined for myself so I can meet new people and see different places."
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!"
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.
Arce has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of being able to help and teach other sailors to be better because I can be a good example for them,” Arce said. "It also means I'm helping shape the future generation of the Navy."
Arce 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 being able to uphold high standards and being the best I can be every time I put on this uniform,” Arce said.
Arce is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my wife, Jennifer Ortiz. She takes care of everything at home, so I don't have to worry about anything when I’m on deployment,” Arce added. “I also want to thank my kids, Kai and Jeniyah, for being understanding that everything I am doing is to provide them a better life. I want to thank my entire command as well for being good to me. Lastly, I want to thank my mom for trying her best and for being able to raise me and my two sisters.”