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LEMOORE, Calif.- A 2003 Hong Xing High School graduate and China native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron which flies one of the world’s most advanced warplanes.
“I was taught responsibility, teamwork and to take care of each other,” Wang said. “It has helped me to do the right thing. You cannot do the job by yourself. You must communicate.”
Members of VFA 14 work with the F/A 18 Super Hornet, one of the most advanced aircraft in the world. The Super Hornet takes off from and lands on Navy aircraft carriers at sea and is capable of conducting air-to-air combat as well as striking targets on land. It is approximately 61 feet long, has a loaded weight of 51,000 lbs., and a max speed of 1,190 miles per hour.
Operating from sea aboard aircraft carriers, the Super Hornet gives the Navy the power to protect America’s interests anywhere, at any time. The versatile jet has the ability to destroy targets located hundreds of miles inland, without the need to get another country’s permission to operate within its borders.
“Strike Fighter Wing, U. S. Pacific Fleet, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, is the heart of Naval Aviation,” said Capt. James S. Bates, Deputy Commodore, Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific. “The sailors assigned to SFWP always exceed expectations and produce amazing results through team work and dedication to their department, squadron, the U.S. Navy and their family. Naval Aviation is a challenging occupation, but our sailors work day in and day out to provide fully mission capable aircraft and fully qualified aircrew to ensure leadership is able to answer national level tasking. I am humbled to be able to lead the sailors of SFWP and I am proud to call Lemoore my home.”
Wang said that family played a big role in the decision to join the Navy.
“I have a child and wanted to be a good example for them,” said Wang. “I also wanted to see the world and gather many experiences.”
Wang is also proud of being selected as Blue Jacket of the Quarter in March for finishing all of qualifications and working hard.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Wang 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 means protecting my country,” Wang said.
Wang said that family played a big role in the decision to join the Navy.
“I have a child and wanted to be a good example for them,” said Wang. “I also wanted to see the world and gather many experiences.”
Wang is also proud of being selected as Blue Jacket of the Quarter in March for finishing all of qualifications and working hard.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Wang 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 means protecting my country,” Wang said.