PENSACOLA, Fla. – Airman Recruit Jonathan Fettes, a native of Poplar Grove, Illinois, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
As a student at NATTC Fettes is serving among sailors and Marines developing the skills needed to be successful naval aviation warfighters.
Students at NATTC are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their new careers.
Fettes joined the Navy three months ago.
“I was inspired to join due to my inability to visit colleges due to COVID – I met with a Navy recruiter and that meeting gave me direction,” said Fettes.
According to Fettes, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Poplar Grove.
“I learned to try different things and to remain well versed from my hometown,” said Fettes. “Don't put yourself in a box.”
NATTC’s mission is to provide world class professional aviation warriors to the Navy fleet supporting combat readiness anywhere on the globe, while taking good care of our people, families and being good neighbors and stewards in the city of Pensacola and the surrounding region.
The center’s leaders and experts develop, deliver and leverage technology to optimize performance of our Navy, Marine Corps and foreign national students. We provide the most up-to-date and relevant training available to our sailors and Marines ensuring Naval aviation’s success.
Serving in the Navy means Fettes is part of a team 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 establishes team building and pride within our forces and that builds leaders who protect our nation,” said Fettes.
Fettes and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“Finishing boot camp made me feel like I finally accomplished something in my life, reassuring me that I will make it to the next step,” said Fettes.
As Fettes and other sailors continue to train and perform the mission they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving makes me feel like I am a part of a bigger team,” added Fettes. “It reminds me of the way I felt while running track and playing football - the Navy is my new team.”
The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.
“I was inspired to join due to my inability to visit colleges due to COVID – I met with a Navy recruiter and that meeting gave me direction,” said Fettes.
According to Fettes, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Poplar Grove.
“I learned to try different things and to remain well versed from my hometown,” said Fettes. “Don't put yourself in a box.”
NATTC’s mission is to provide world class professional aviation warriors to the Navy fleet supporting combat readiness anywhere on the globe, while taking good care of our people, families and being good neighbors and stewards in the city of Pensacola and the surrounding region.
The center’s leaders and experts develop, deliver and leverage technology to optimize performance of our Navy, Marine Corps and foreign national students. We provide the most up-to-date and relevant training available to our sailors and Marines ensuring Naval aviation’s success.
Serving in the Navy means Fettes is part of a team 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 establishes team building and pride within our forces and that builds leaders who protect our nation,” said Fettes.
Fettes and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“Finishing boot camp made me feel like I finally accomplished something in my life, reassuring me that I will make it to the next step,” said Fettes.
As Fettes and other sailors continue to train and perform the mission they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving makes me feel like I am a part of a bigger team,” added Fettes. “It reminds me of the way I felt while running track and playing football - the Navy is my new team.”
The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.