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 2nd Class Jeremy Anderson, a resident of Hopkins, South Carolina, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy engineman, who is responsible for maintaining and repairing diesel engines, generators, and auxiliary components.
Anderson is a 2007 Lower Richland High School graduate and native of Hopkins, South Carolina.
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, Anderson has worked at the Home Depot Distribution Center for the past 18 months. When it comes to balancing his civilian job and military service, Anderson does not see it as challenging.
“It's not very difficult,” said Anderson. “I take full advantage of any available free time during the week.”
As a Navy reservist, Anderson serves with Naval Operations Support Center Columbia in South Carolina and is responsible for repairing engines and repesenting Morale Welfare and Recreation for his Military Sealift Command at the NOSC.
Anderson 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, Anderson is most proud of earning a flag letter from an Admiral as a fireman for participation in an operation.
“I am proud to have received this recognition so early in my career for all my hard work on board a ship at sea,” said Anderson.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Anderson, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Anderson is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My uncle was an Army soldier and introduced me to military standards," said Anderson. "I take pride in serving my country just like him.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Anderson and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Being a sailor in the world's finest Navy allows me to be a part of something bigger than me,” added Anderson.
Anderson is a 2007 Lower Richland High School graduate and native of Hopkins, South Carolina.
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, Anderson has worked at the Home Depot Distribution Center for the past 18 months. When it comes to balancing his civilian job and military service, Anderson does not see it as challenging.
“It's not very difficult,” said Anderson. “I take full advantage of any available free time during the week.”
As a Navy reservist, Anderson serves with Naval Operations Support Center Columbia in South Carolina and is responsible for repairing engines and repesenting Morale Welfare and Recreation for his Military Sealift Command at the NOSC.
Anderson 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, Anderson is most proud of earning a flag letter from an Admiral as a fireman for participation in an operation.
“I am proud to have received this recognition so early in my career for all my hard work on board a ship at sea,” said Anderson.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Anderson, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Anderson is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My uncle was an Army soldier and introduced me to military standards," said Anderson. "I take pride in serving my country just like him.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Anderson and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Being a sailor in the world's finest Navy allows me to be a part of something bigger than me,” added Anderson.