U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian T. Glunt
PEARL HARBOR –A Baraboo, Wisconsin, native and 1990 LaCrescent High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Petty Officer 1st Class Theresa Sullivan works as a Navy counselor serving at the Navy Operational Support Center, Pearl Harbor. The U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean.
As a Navy counselor, Sullivan is responsible for offering career guidance to sailors.
“I organize and implement career information programs to advise sailors on career opportunities,” said Sullivan.
Sullivan credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Baraboo.
“Be polite, friendly, and provide a positive attitude,” said Sullivan.
A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, according to Navy officials, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means Sullivan is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”
The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world's population, many of the world's largest and smallest economies, several of the world's largest militaries, and many U.S. allies. The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades.
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Sullivan is most proud of earning her warfare pin at HM-15 in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2017.
“This was a lot of work and dedication to earn,” said Sullivan. “I am proud of myself for all the hard work I put into earning it.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Sullivan, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Sullivan is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My husband and my uncle also served in the Navy,” said Sullivan. “I wanted to see the world.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Sullivanand 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 has meant I can help sailors in their careers and see them succeed,” added Sullivan.
As a Navy counselor, Sullivan is responsible for offering career guidance to sailors.
“I organize and implement career information programs to advise sailors on career opportunities,” said Sullivan.
Sullivan credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Baraboo.
“Be polite, friendly, and provide a positive attitude,” said Sullivan.
A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, according to Navy officials, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means Sullivan is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”
The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world's population, many of the world's largest and smallest economies, several of the world's largest militaries, and many U.S. allies. The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades.
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Sullivan is most proud of earning her warfare pin at HM-15 in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2017.
“This was a lot of work and dedication to earn,” said Sullivan. “I am proud of myself for all the hard work I put into earning it.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Sullivan, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Sullivan is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My husband and my uncle also served in the Navy,” said Sullivan. “I wanted to see the world.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Sullivanand 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 has meant I can help sailors in their careers and see them succeed,” added Sullivan.