Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Miller
NORFOLK, Va. – A 2014 Thurston High School graduate and Prescott, Arizona, native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two (HSC-2) at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia.
Seaman Sarah Johnson is serving with the Fleet Angels, a versatile squadron that’s capable of completing a number of important missions for the Navy with the MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter.
A Navy seaman like Johnson is responsible for being an assistant legal clerk to the command.
Johnson credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Prescott.
“I grew up on a farm so I have a strong work ethic. Pursuance of goals when given opportunities is important to me,” said Johnson. “I like to take advantage of opportunities.”
HSC-2 trains more than 1,500 pilots, aircrewmen and aviation students annually. Squadron members train those who will fly and maintain the MH-60S helicopter in a variety of missions, including fleet logistics support, medical evacuation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
When flying the “Knighthawk” helicopter, members of the Fleet Angels search for surface ships, support special operations forces, conduct combat search and rescue missions, and perform other military operations around the world.
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.
Johnson is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of 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.”
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Johnson is most proud of getting accepted for legalman school.
“It's what I've been pursuing since college,” said Johnson. “Now I have an opportunity in the Navy.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Johnson, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Johnson is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My grandfather was in the Navy,” said Johnson. “My grandmother told me about his service.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Johnson and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving means accepting responsibility and sacrifice to better yourself,” added Johnson.
A Navy seaman like Johnson is responsible for being an assistant legal clerk to the command.
Johnson credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Prescott.
“I grew up on a farm so I have a strong work ethic. Pursuance of goals when given opportunities is important to me,” said Johnson. “I like to take advantage of opportunities.”
HSC-2 trains more than 1,500 pilots, aircrewmen and aviation students annually. Squadron members train those who will fly and maintain the MH-60S helicopter in a variety of missions, including fleet logistics support, medical evacuation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
When flying the “Knighthawk” helicopter, members of the Fleet Angels search for surface ships, support special operations forces, conduct combat search and rescue missions, and perform other military operations around the world.
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.
Johnson is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of 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.”
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Johnson is most proud of getting accepted for legalman school.
“It's what I've been pursuing since college,” said Johnson. “Now I have an opportunity in the Navy.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Johnson, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Johnson is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My grandfather was in the Navy,” said Johnson. “My grandmother told me about his service.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Johnson and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving means accepting responsibility and sacrifice to better yourself,” added Johnson.