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NORFOLK, Va. – A 2005 Commerce High School graduate and Toccoa, Georgia, native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two (HSC-2) at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia.
Ensign Domicia Humphries is a Navy officer 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.
As a Navy ensign, Domicia is responsible for assisting the administrative officer, making sure the command’s sailors get paid and have their entitlements in order.
Humphries credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Toccoa.
“Hard work is always rewarding, even though sometimes it may seem the path is dark,” said Humphries.
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.
Humphries 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, Humphries is most proud of being commissioned as a naval officer.
“It happened because others saw in me the potential I had,” said Humphries. “It was hard work paying off.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Humphries, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Humphries is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My grandfather was in the Army during Korea and my husband is a Navy chief,” said Humphries.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Humphries and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“It’s about knowing that what I do helps others,” added Humphries. “I’m doing a service to fellow sailors and my country.”
As a Navy ensign, Domicia is responsible for assisting the administrative officer, making sure the command’s sailors get paid and have their entitlements in order.
Humphries credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Toccoa.
“Hard work is always rewarding, even though sometimes it may seem the path is dark,” said Humphries.
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.
Humphries 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, Humphries is most proud of being commissioned as a naval officer.
“It happened because others saw in me the potential I had,” said Humphries. “It was hard work paying off.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Humphries, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Humphries is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My grandfather was in the Army during Korea and my husband is a Navy chief,” said Humphries.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Humphries and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“It’s about knowing that what I do helps others,” added Humphries. “I’m doing a service to fellow sailors and my country.”