MILLINGTON, Tenn. – As Americans reflect on the service of military men and women this Veterans Day, some may not realize that they are fellow residents with those who serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Petty Officer 1st Class Carl Delavega, a resident of Bremerton, Washington, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy electrician's mate, who is responsible for maintaining and operating the electrical distribution system of Puget Sount Naval Shipyard.
Delavega is a 2002 E.J. King High School graduate and native of Union City, California. Delavega, also earned a degree from Olympic College in 2016 majoring in electrical engineering.
Reservists seamlessly support and actively aid military missions while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world, according to Navy officials.
“The Navy Reserve is a 100K strong team of sailors embedded across the fabric of society, loyal and dedicated patriots, serving both in uniform and civilian jobs, ready to defend the homeland and deploy across the world in a moment’s notice,” said Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, Chief of Navy Reserve.
The Navy Reserve provides strategic depth to America’s Navy as it protects the American homeland and advances economic prosperity by preserving freedom of the seas.
In addition to serving with the Navy Reserves, Delavega has worked at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest public affairs for two years.
“My employer is very supportive to my reserve schedule,” said Delavega. “I am allowed flexibility to accomplish my Navy responsibilities on my free weekends.”
Delavega serves with Surgemain Kits and is responsible for supporting the career development of sailors.
Delavega 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.
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.
“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, Delavega is most proud of being awarded Sailor of the Year for Naval Operations Support Center Kitsap.
“I was recognized for my efforts to support my fellow sailors in accomplishing the command mission,” said Delavega.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Delavega who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Delavega is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My father served in the Navy for 20 years,” said Delavega. “It gives me great pride to continue the legacy in the service that has supported our family for so long.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Delavega and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“To me serving in the Navy is my part in defending the freedoms and liberty that my family enjoys in this country,” said Delavega “It means brotherhood and commitment to my fellow shipmates. We are one team, helping each other stay strong. It is what makes us the best fighting force in the world.”
Delavega is a 2002 E.J. King High School graduate and native of Union City, California. Delavega, also earned a degree from Olympic College in 2016 majoring in electrical engineering.
Reservists seamlessly support and actively aid military missions while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world, according to Navy officials.
“The Navy Reserve is a 100K strong team of sailors embedded across the fabric of society, loyal and dedicated patriots, serving both in uniform and civilian jobs, ready to defend the homeland and deploy across the world in a moment’s notice,” said Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, Chief of Navy Reserve.
The Navy Reserve provides strategic depth to America’s Navy as it protects the American homeland and advances economic prosperity by preserving freedom of the seas.
In addition to serving with the Navy Reserves, Delavega has worked at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest public affairs for two years.
“My employer is very supportive to my reserve schedule,” said Delavega. “I am allowed flexibility to accomplish my Navy responsibilities on my free weekends.”
Delavega serves with Surgemain Kits and is responsible for supporting the career development of sailors.
Delavega 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.
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.
“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, Delavega is most proud of being awarded Sailor of the Year for Naval Operations Support Center Kitsap.
“I was recognized for my efforts to support my fellow sailors in accomplishing the command mission,” said Delavega.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Delavega who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Delavega is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My father served in the Navy for 20 years,” said Delavega. “It gives me great pride to continue the legacy in the service that has supported our family for so long.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Delavega and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“To me serving in the Navy is my part in defending the freedoms and liberty that my family enjoys in this country,” said Delavega “It means brotherhood and commitment to my fellow shipmates. We are one team, helping each other stay strong. It is what makes us the best fighting force in the world.”