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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Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryant Eubanks, a 2006 Northeast High School graduate and native of St. Petersburg, 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.
In the Navy, Eubanks is responsible for global oceanography production to aide in mission planning purposes and real world events.
Eubanks credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Saint Petersburg.
“My hometown taught me to work hard and respect everyone I meet,” said Eubanks.
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.”
Eubanks 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, Eubanks is most proud of graduating from forecasting school.
“This enabled me to become a forecaster for the Navy, which is a major accomplishment,” said Eubanks.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Eubanks, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Eubanks is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“I am one of the first sailors on my side of the family,” said Eubanks. “My wife's father and brother have served in the Navy and they encouraged me to join to support my family and serve my country.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Eubanks and 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 means taking care of my wife and two kids, learning a new trait, and learning leadership skills that will help me throughout my entire life,” added Eubanks.
In the Navy, Eubanks is responsible for global oceanography production to aide in mission planning purposes and real world events.
Eubanks credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Saint Petersburg.
“My hometown taught me to work hard and respect everyone I meet,” said Eubanks.
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.”
Eubanks 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, Eubanks is most proud of graduating from forecasting school.
“This enabled me to become a forecaster for the Navy, which is a major accomplishment,” said Eubanks.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Eubanks, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Eubanks is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“I am one of the first sailors on my side of the family,” said Eubanks. “My wife's father and brother have served in the Navy and they encouraged me to join to support my family and serve my country.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Eubanks and 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 means taking care of my wife and two kids, learning a new trait, and learning leadership skills that will help me throughout my entire life,” added Eubanks.