By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer Gold, Navy Office of Community Outreach
SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Plummer, a native of Dublin, Georgia, serves the U.S. Navy at Littoral Combat Ship Mine Division TWELVE, Maintenance Execution Team operating out of San Diego, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Hawthorne |
“I joined the Navy to travel and to become a leader,” said Plummer. “Knowing that I'm able to help junior sailors succeed or achieve their goals feels great. It’s my genuine passion to help others.”
Growing up in Dublin, Plummer attended West Laurens High and graduated in 2017. Today, Plummer uses the same skills and values learned in Dublin to succeed in the military.
“I always ask a lot of questions to help me clarify and to learn about new things,” said Plummer. “Growing up I was also taught dedicated, hard work and to keep my faith.”
These lessons have helped Plummer while serving in the Navy.
California has thirty-two military bases within its borders, which is more than any other state. According to Navy officials, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps’ bases are clustered most heavily around San Diego.
Serving in the Navy means Plummer 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 provides protection and security to our country,” said Plummer.
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.”
Plummer and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I'm proud of my selection as Engineer of the Month and Junior Sailor of the Quarter,” said Plummer. “I also coordinated a successful volunteer event with a local organization called Feed the Kids that I am really proud of. Additionally, I was able to get the Snyder Hall living quarters remodelled for better living standards.”
As Plummer and other sailors continue to train and perform the missions they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Being a part of the Navy I am setting a standard for those I'm leading and those who will come after me,” added Plummer. “It also allows me to protect my country and represent my hometown and family.”