VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Seaman Apprentice Ramiah Davis, a native of Brooklyn, New York, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Marine Expeditionary Security Group 2, part of the Navy’s expeditionary force.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marieliza Rosales Navy Public Affairs Support Element East |
Davis graduated from Williamsburg High School of Arts and Technology in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Brooklyn.
“I learned early on to never fall in with the wrong crowd, and it's ok to be yourself,” Davis said. "It's also important to always be kind to others. I know if I do all of those things, success in the Navy will follow."
Davis joined the Navy eight months ago. Today, Davis serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy for stability and to grow as a person,” Davis said. "I also wanted to make my grandma proud, and I have done that."
Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, delivers the Navy’s front line of defense in coastal waters and ports around the globe. Its sailors are trained to patrol harbors, escort high-value ships, and guard maritime chokepoints where danger is most likely to appear. Whether operating from fast patrol craft or shoreside security positions, they ensure freedom of movement for U.S. and allied forces in contested environments.
MESG-2’s mission is built on vigilance and quiet strength. Their presence may not always make headlines, but their work underpins the safety of every operation that begins or ends at sea. In the littorals — where a small gap in security can have outsized consequences — MESG-2 stands as a constant, capable force, committed to keeping the Navy’s lifelines secure.
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.
Davis has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is passing the swim test in boot camp and getting comfortable at my first command,” Davis said.
Davis 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 gives me a sense of belonging because the Navy is like another family, which is something I've always been missing in my life,” Davis said.
Davis is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my grandma, Roxanne Wright, for teaching me to always have a good heart and giving me a good foundation that I've always been able to depend on,” Davis said.
The future looks bright for Davis, and she has big plans.
“I want to start college soon and build a family of my own, and I do plan on making at least a 20-year career out of the Navy,” Davis said.