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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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heidi Cheek |
Calvin Martin, a 1983 Picayune Memorial High School graduate and native of Picayune, Mississippi, 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 the highest ranking civilian at Fleet Survey Team Command, Martin provides leadership, direction and management for command personnel.
"My responsibilities include hiring, training and managing command personnel and administering employee performance reviews," said Martin.
Martin credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Picayune.
“My hometown is a small, tight-knight community that works together to be productive,” said Martin. "I learned that diverse groups achieve more and solve problems faster. I also learned to be kind to others and always be on your best behavior."
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.”
Martin 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, Martin is most proud of earning the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 2008.
“I received the award for excelling as the Fleet Survey Team Operations Officer,” said Martin. “These Navy Meritorious Service Awards are rarely granted; therefore, I was honored to be recognized with the award.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Martin and others know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“I like that my job has a direct impact on the Navy and sailors around the globe ensuring freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas and win wars,” added Martin.
As the highest ranking civilian at Fleet Survey Team Command, Martin provides leadership, direction and management for command personnel.
"My responsibilities include hiring, training and managing command personnel and administering employee performance reviews," said Martin.
Martin credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Picayune.
“My hometown is a small, tight-knight community that works together to be productive,” said Martin. "I learned that diverse groups achieve more and solve problems faster. I also learned to be kind to others and always be on your best behavior."
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.”
Martin 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, Martin is most proud of earning the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 2008.
“I received the award for excelling as the Fleet Survey Team Operations Officer,” said Martin. “These Navy Meritorious Service Awards are rarely granted; therefore, I was honored to be recognized with the award.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Martin and others know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“I like that my job has a direct impact on the Navy and sailors around the globe ensuring freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas and win wars,” added Martin.