PENSACOLA, Fla. – Airman Recruit Humberto Jimenez, a native of Schaumburg, 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 Anna-Liesa Hussey Navy Office of Community Outreach |
As a student at NATTC, Jimenez 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.
Jimenez joined the Navy three months ago. Soon, Jimenez will serve as an aviation electronics technician.
“I joined the Navy for the opportunity to travel, and it seemed like a good way to get out on my own and become an adult,” said Jimenez.
According to Jimenez, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Schaumburg.
“Back home, I learned never to give up on something you start, and to always work hard until you see the results you want,” said Jimenez.
NTCC’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 training 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 Jimenez 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 is the first line of defense for our Nation,” said Jimenez. “We are a symbol of power and a beacon of hope to most nations around the world.”
Jimenez and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“So far, I am most proud of completing basic training,” said Jimenez. “It wasn’t necessarily the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it was a long time away from home and I’m proud that I made it through.”
As Jimenez 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 gives me a lot of pride,” added Jimenez. “Being a part of something bigger than myself is important to me.”
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.