STENNIS, Ms. – Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed around the world, sailors and civilians serving with the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, advise Navy leaders about the impact of ocean and atmospheric conditions on future operations.
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Senior Chief Petty Officer Quintron Perry, a 2000 Edward H. White graduate and native of Jacksonville, Florida, is one of those responsible for providing timely, comprehensive and tactically relevant information for ships, submarines, aircraft and other commands operating throughout the globe.
As an aerographer's mate, Perry is responsible for providing weather forecasts for the Navy. He is trained in the science of meteorology and physical oceanography.
Perry credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Jacksonville.
“As a McDonald’s employee I was in-charge of team members that were older than me and since joining the Navy at a young age I am leading sailors who are older than me again,” said Perry. “It is one of the core values that has been valuable to me and is responsible for my success.”
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.
“Naval Oceanography defines and applies the physical environment for the entire Navy fleet from the bottom of the ocean to the stars,” said Rear Adm. John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. “There isn't a plane that flies, a ship or a submarine that gets underway without the sailors and civilians of Naval Oceanography.”
Perry is playing an important part 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.”
Though there are many ways to earn distinction in a command, community and career, Perry is most proud of making senior chief petty officer.
“June 2019 I reached this goal by being in-charge of over 100 deployable sailors and officers,” said Perry. “This helped me get to where I am today.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Perry, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Perry is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My grandfather and cousin are both retired chief petty officers,” said Perry. “At a young age I was introduced to the military by my grandfather and my cousin was a positive role model for me so they influenced my decision to join the Navy.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Perry and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
"I love serving my country and through doing so I've gained family through the different friendships I have made,” added Perry. “With all the diversity in the Navy I have been able to interact with different people from all over the world.”
As an aerographer's mate, Perry is responsible for providing weather forecasts for the Navy. He is trained in the science of meteorology and physical oceanography.
Perry credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Jacksonville.
“As a McDonald’s employee I was in-charge of team members that were older than me and since joining the Navy at a young age I am leading sailors who are older than me again,” said Perry. “It is one of the core values that has been valuable to me and is responsible for my success.”
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.
“Naval Oceanography defines and applies the physical environment for the entire Navy fleet from the bottom of the ocean to the stars,” said Rear Adm. John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. “There isn't a plane that flies, a ship or a submarine that gets underway without the sailors and civilians of Naval Oceanography.”
Perry is playing an important part 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.”
Though there are many ways to earn distinction in a command, community and career, Perry is most proud of making senior chief petty officer.
“June 2019 I reached this goal by being in-charge of over 100 deployable sailors and officers,” said Perry. “This helped me get to where I am today.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Perry, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Perry is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My grandfather and cousin are both retired chief petty officers,” said Perry. “At a young age I was introduced to the military by my grandfather and my cousin was a positive role model for me so they influenced my decision to join the Navy.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Perry and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
"I love serving my country and through doing so I've gained family through the different friendships I have made,” added Perry. “With all the diversity in the Navy I have been able to interact with different people from all over the world.”