Navy Office of Community Outreach
SASEBO, Japan – An Escondido, California, native and 2003 Orange Glen High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy with the forward-deployed unit, Naval Beach Unit 7.
Petty Officer 1st Class Diana Martinez is a logistics specialist operating in Sasebo, Japan.
A Navy logistics specialist is responsible for ordering, receiving, inspecting, stowing, preserving, packaging, shipping, and issuing materials and cargo. They perform postal counterwork, including sale of stamps and money orders and process incoming and outgoing mail. They process claims and inquiries, account for government materials, and prepare and maintain required forms, records, correspondence, reports, and files.
Martinez is proud to serve in the Pacific and fondly recalls memories of Escondido.
“My dad taught me to always be myself and strive for success,” said Martinez. “It helps me be successful and grow as a leader so I can help others.”
Martinez thus far is proud of receiving the Sailor of the Quarter last year. She and her department scored excellent on their supply management certification. She was awarded by the commanding officer for her hard work and diligence. She is proud to know that her hard work is recognized.
Moments like that makes it worth serving around the world ready at all times to defend America’s interests. With more than 50 percent of the world's shipping tonnage and a third of the world's crude oil passing through the region, the United States has historic and enduring interests in this part of the world. The Navy's presence in Sasebo is part of that long-standing commitment, explained Navy officials.
Commissioned in August of 2012, Naval Beach Unit 7 was formed to combine the three forward deployed naval forces detachments in Japan.
Personnel from the command are responsible manning and operating either the landing craft—such as the landing craft air cushion or the landing craft utility—or manage landing operations from the beach.
NBU 7 landing craft serve an important function for the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet in being able to move personnel and equipment from ship to shore.
“Being deployed here is unique because it’s a completely different environment. Our work is different as well as being here in Japan,” said Martinez. “You get the opportunity to experience different cultures. The Navy has made me realize the value I have in myself."
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Martinez and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving in the Navy to me means patriotism. Being able to represent this country for those who can’t serve,” said Martinez. “Also, to me, it’s heritage, my grandfather and uncles served so I feel like I’m honoring a tradition.”
Seventh Fleet, which is celebrating its 75th year in 2018, spans more than 124 million square kilometers, stretching from the International Date Line to the India/Pakistan border; and from the Kuril Islands in the North to the Antarctic in the South. Seventh Fleet's area of operation encompasses 36 maritime countries and 50 percent of the world’s population with between 50-70 U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and approximately 20,000 sailors in the 7th Fleet.
Martinez is proud to serve in the Pacific and fondly recalls memories of Escondido.
“My dad taught me to always be myself and strive for success,” said Martinez. “It helps me be successful and grow as a leader so I can help others.”
Martinez thus far is proud of receiving the Sailor of the Quarter last year. She and her department scored excellent on their supply management certification. She was awarded by the commanding officer for her hard work and diligence. She is proud to know that her hard work is recognized.
Moments like that makes it worth serving around the world ready at all times to defend America’s interests. With more than 50 percent of the world's shipping tonnage and a third of the world's crude oil passing through the region, the United States has historic and enduring interests in this part of the world. The Navy's presence in Sasebo is part of that long-standing commitment, explained Navy officials.
Commissioned in August of 2012, Naval Beach Unit 7 was formed to combine the three forward deployed naval forces detachments in Japan.
Personnel from the command are responsible manning and operating either the landing craft—such as the landing craft air cushion or the landing craft utility—or manage landing operations from the beach.
NBU 7 landing craft serve an important function for the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet in being able to move personnel and equipment from ship to shore.
“Being deployed here is unique because it’s a completely different environment. Our work is different as well as being here in Japan,” said Martinez. “You get the opportunity to experience different cultures. The Navy has made me realize the value I have in myself."
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Martinez and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving in the Navy to me means patriotism. Being able to represent this country for those who can’t serve,” said Martinez. “Also, to me, it’s heritage, my grandfather and uncles served so I feel like I’m honoring a tradition.”
Seventh Fleet, which is celebrating its 75th year in 2018, spans more than 124 million square kilometers, stretching from the International Date Line to the India/Pakistan border; and from the Kuril Islands in the North to the Antarctic in the South. Seventh Fleet's area of operation encompasses 36 maritime countries and 50 percent of the world’s population with between 50-70 U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and approximately 20,000 sailors in the 7th Fleet.