Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti provides, operates, and sustains superior service in support of combat readiness and security of ships, aircraft, detachments and personnel for regional and combatant command requirements, enabling operations and providing stability in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-African Nations relations.
Welch, a 2016 graduate of McKinney Boyd High School, credits his success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in McKinney.
“One of the biggest lessons that I learned growing up is that one of the most important aspects of life is service to others,” Welch said. ”This was a large factor in joining the Navy and more specifically becoming a hospital corpsman.”
A key element of the Navy that the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is dependent upon 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 near a coast, and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
“Camp Lemonnier is a key Navy base and a vital asset to the United States as our location in the Horn of Africa overlooks the world’s fourth busiest waterway,” said Capt. Ken Crowe, commanding officer of Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. “A mission as critical as ours comes with a lot of responsibilities and challenges, but our military members and civilians work hard. I’m honored to serve alongside each and every one of them, including Petty Officer Welch.”
Welch plays an important role 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 for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Welch is most proud of earning the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency.
The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is a badge that can be awarded to German service members of all ranks and their Allied partners. Recipients of the award must pass a series of physical fitness requirements, first aid, and marksmanship. Awardees must also have evaluation report from commanding officer recognizing the individual’s physical and moral standards.
“After completing work, I got the opportunity to provide medical care and participate in the qualification,” Welch explained. “It took many long days and nights to achieve.”
Welch is the first in his family to serve in the military service and hopes to begin a family tradition.
“I am the first in my family to join the military, but I would like to set a standard so that I am not the last,” Welch said.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Welch and other sailors stationed at Camp Lemonnier know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“As a General Duty Corpsman, I am responsible for engaging in direct patient care and for emergency medical care to critical patients,” Welch said. “I intend to keep growing and pushing myself to be the best teammate I can be.”
Welch, a 2016 graduate of McKinney Boyd High School, credits his success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in McKinney.
“One of the biggest lessons that I learned growing up is that one of the most important aspects of life is service to others,” Welch said. ”This was a large factor in joining the Navy and more specifically becoming a hospital corpsman.”
A key element of the Navy that the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is dependent upon 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 near a coast, and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
“Camp Lemonnier is a key Navy base and a vital asset to the United States as our location in the Horn of Africa overlooks the world’s fourth busiest waterway,” said Capt. Ken Crowe, commanding officer of Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. “A mission as critical as ours comes with a lot of responsibilities and challenges, but our military members and civilians work hard. I’m honored to serve alongside each and every one of them, including Petty Officer Welch.”
Welch plays an important role 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 for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Welch is most proud of earning the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency.
The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is a badge that can be awarded to German service members of all ranks and their Allied partners. Recipients of the award must pass a series of physical fitness requirements, first aid, and marksmanship. Awardees must also have evaluation report from commanding officer recognizing the individual’s physical and moral standards.
“After completing work, I got the opportunity to provide medical care and participate in the qualification,” Welch explained. “It took many long days and nights to achieve.”
Welch is the first in his family to serve in the military service and hopes to begin a family tradition.
“I am the first in my family to join the military, but I would like to set a standard so that I am not the last,” Welch said.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Welch and other sailors stationed at Camp Lemonnier know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“As a General Duty Corpsman, I am responsible for engaging in direct patient care and for emergency medical care to critical patients,” Welch said. “I intend to keep growing and pushing myself to be the best teammate I can be.”