JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Boise, Idaho, native is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Jacksonville, Florida.
Airman Seth Johnson joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Johnson serves as a naval aircrewman operator.
“I joined the Navy because of my dad and grandfather,” said Johnson. “My father was a hospital corpsman, and my grandfather was an engineman. I've always wanted to join after hearing my father’s stories. I want to be a Physician's Assistant and plan to use my GI bill to pay for college.”
Growing up in Boise, Johnson finds the values in Boise similar to those needed to succeed in the military.
“I learned patience and had lots of younger siblings who helped me,” said Johnson. “My parents taught me to strive for excellence in everything I do, so that’s helped me in the Navy career.”
These lessons have helped Johnson while serving in the Navy.
Serving in the Navy means Johnson is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy is on the front lines with surveillance and intelligence gathering,” said Johnson. “We can react sooner and faster.”
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
According to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, four priorities will focus efforts on sailors, readiness, capabilities, and capacity.
“For 245 years, in both calm and rough waters, our Navy has stood the watch to protect the homeland, preserve freedom of the seas, and defend our way of life,” said Gilday. “The decisions and investments we make this decade will set the maritime balance of power for the rest of this century. We can accept nothing less than success.”
There are many accomplishments that come with military service, and Johnson is most proud of graduating from the VP-30 Fleet Replacement Squadron aircrew program.
“I'm proud because it's been a long process, and there was lots of waiting due to COVID setbacks,” said Johnson. “Getting through the schoolhouse and making it to this point in a year and a half is a big accomplishment to me.”
As Johnson and other sailors continue to train, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“It's finally getting to represent the values that I grew up with, cherishing and protecting our freedom and the freedoms of others,” added Johnson.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patricia Rodriguez |
“I joined the Navy because of my dad and grandfather,” said Johnson. “My father was a hospital corpsman, and my grandfather was an engineman. I've always wanted to join after hearing my father’s stories. I want to be a Physician's Assistant and plan to use my GI bill to pay for college.”
Growing up in Boise, Johnson finds the values in Boise similar to those needed to succeed in the military.
“I learned patience and had lots of younger siblings who helped me,” said Johnson. “My parents taught me to strive for excellence in everything I do, so that’s helped me in the Navy career.”
These lessons have helped Johnson while serving in the Navy.
Serving in the Navy means Johnson is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy is on the front lines with surveillance and intelligence gathering,” said Johnson. “We can react sooner and faster.”
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
According to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, four priorities will focus efforts on sailors, readiness, capabilities, and capacity.
“For 245 years, in both calm and rough waters, our Navy has stood the watch to protect the homeland, preserve freedom of the seas, and defend our way of life,” said Gilday. “The decisions and investments we make this decade will set the maritime balance of power for the rest of this century. We can accept nothing less than success.”
There are many accomplishments that come with military service, and Johnson is most proud of graduating from the VP-30 Fleet Replacement Squadron aircrew program.
“I'm proud because it's been a long process, and there was lots of waiting due to COVID setbacks,” said Johnson. “Getting through the schoolhouse and making it to this point in a year and a half is a big accomplishment to me.”
As Johnson and other sailors continue to train, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“It's finally getting to represent the values that I grew up with, cherishing and protecting our freedom and the freedoms of others,” added Johnson.