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 Kristina Kizer, a resident of Saint Francis, Minnesota, supports and defends freedom around the world, as a Navy intelligence specialist, who is responsible for analyzing imagery and preparing graphic products.
Kizer is a 2002 Osseo Senior High School graduate and native of Maple Grove, Minnesota. Kizer is also currently in a paramedic degree program.
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, Kizer has been a firefighter and EMT for over a year.
“It is easy to balance civilian life and my Navy career because I love what I do,” said Kizer.
As a Navy reservist, Kizer supports the command's targeting division as an imagery analyst. It is a joint unit that supports intelligence matters related to the achievment of unified action by integrated military forces in operations conducted across domains: land, sea, air, space, and information environments.
Kizer 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, Kizer is most proud of a recent recognition received from the region commander.
“I was recognized for my hard work and dedication in my Navy career as well as my civilian career,” said Kizer.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Kizer, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Kizer is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My husband served in the Navy as an aviation ordnanceman, he was my biggest inspiration for joining,” said Kizer. “I have several other family members who have served as well; my grandfather, several uncles, my brother, and cousins.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Kizer 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 is an honrable, brave and selfless act and I am honored to serve my country,” added Kizer.
Kizer is a 2002 Osseo Senior High School graduate and native of Maple Grove, Minnesota. Kizer is also currently in a paramedic degree program.
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, Kizer has been a firefighter and EMT for over a year.
“It is easy to balance civilian life and my Navy career because I love what I do,” said Kizer.
As a Navy reservist, Kizer supports the command's targeting division as an imagery analyst. It is a joint unit that supports intelligence matters related to the achievment of unified action by integrated military forces in operations conducted across domains: land, sea, air, space, and information environments.
Kizer 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, Kizer is most proud of a recent recognition received from the region commander.
“I was recognized for my hard work and dedication in my Navy career as well as my civilian career,” said Kizer.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Kizer, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Kizer is honored to carry on that family tradition.
“My husband served in the Navy as an aviation ordnanceman, he was my biggest inspiration for joining,” said Kizer. “I have several other family members who have served as well; my grandfather, several uncles, my brother, and cousins.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Kizer 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 is an honrable, brave and selfless act and I am honored to serve my country,” added Kizer.