By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Donlon, Navy Office of Community Outreach
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Airman Apprentice Shamaria Roberts, a native of Fort Pierce, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy at the Naval Aviation 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 |
Students at NATTC are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their new careers.
Roberts joined the Navy less than one year ago. Today, Roberts serves as an airman.
“I wanted to join the Navy to establish a military legacy carrying on the name as Roberts,” said Roberts. “I wanted to make myself proud by overcoming obstacles I didn’t think I could accomplish.”
According to Roberts, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fort Pierce.
“Leaving home to join the Navy taught me that I don’t have to be stagnant,” said Roberts. “I can make it out in the world and achieve great things.”
Naval Air Technical Training Center’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.
NATTC’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 Roberts 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 plays an important role in national security because of our unique presence at sea,” said Roberts.
Roberts and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“In my short Naval career thus far, I’m most proud of becoming the Assistant Recruit Petty Officer (AROC) at boot camp,” said Roberts. “I didn’t expect to hold such an important role, and I learned a lot from the experience.”
As Roberts 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 in the Navy means I get to carry on my grandmother’s good name, honor my family, to protect my rights and the rights of my fellow citizens,” added Roberts.
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.