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.
Bailey is a 2012 Hoosick Falls Central School gradaute and earned a degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in 2016 majoring in interdisciplinary studies and minor in criminal justice.
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 in the Navy Reserves, Bailey works full time overnight at the Albany Medical Center on the impatient psychiatric unit. She also is currently completing a master’s degree in social work and criminal justice.
“It is difficult to balance all of this along with being in the Navy but with all of the supports between family, friends, coworkers, and my Navy family, I am able to keep everything in line," said Bailey. "Self-care is my priority because I need to be able to take care of myself in order to take care of others.”
As a Navy reservist, Bailey serves with Naval Operations Support Center Schenectady/Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA and is responsible for preventing and treating injuries or illnesses and assisting medical professionals in providing medical care. Her command’s mission is to prepare sailors medically for their missions.
Bailey 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.
In addition to serving in the Navy Reserves, Bailey works full time overnight at the Albany Medical Center on the impatient psychiatric unit. She also is currently completing a master’s degree in social work and criminal justice.
“It is difficult to balance all of this along with being in the Navy but with all of the supports between family, friends, coworkers, and my Navy family, I am able to keep everything in line," said Bailey. "Self-care is my priority because I need to be able to take care of myself in order to take care of others.”
As a Navy reservist, Bailey serves with Naval Operations Support Center Schenectady/Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA and is responsible for preventing and treating injuries or illnesses and assisting medical professionals in providing medical care. Her command’s mission is to prepare sailors medically for their missions.
Bailey 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.”
“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, Bailey is most proud of a thank you letter from a veteran's family.
“I preformed funeral honors for their family member,' said Bailey. "Obtaining a letter from this family is what being in the military is all about. I am always nervous and fear how I am going to perform during the funeral honors even after I have done them multiple times because I want the service to be a memorable one for our fellow brother or sister.”
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Bailey, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Bailey is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My cousin was a deep sea diver in the Navy and passed away at a young age, in his early years of his service," said Bailey. "I am happy to continue serving in his honor and hope that the future generations of my family will also serve.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Bailey 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 that I get to travel the world, meet new people, make connections and help people," added Bailey. "I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do all of the things that I love all while serving my country.”
“My cousin was a deep sea diver in the Navy and passed away at a young age, in his early years of his service," said Bailey. "I am happy to continue serving in his honor and hope that the future generations of my family will also serve.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Bailey 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 that I get to travel the world, meet new people, make connections and help people," added Bailey. "I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do all of the things that I love all while serving my country.”