LEMOORE, Calif. – Hospitalman Sean Sheffy Sarmiento, a native of Downey, California, provides beneficiary care and expeditionary medical readiness while serving at Hornet Health Clinic Lemoore aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore.
Sarmiento joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Sarmiento serves as a corpsman.
“I wanted the chance to travel and to live somewhere outside my hometown,” said Sarmiento. “I wanted to experience new things.”
Growing up in Downey, Sarmiento attended Dowey High School and graduated in 2017.
Skills and values similar to those found in Downey are important to succeed in the military.
“Growing up respect was a huge thing in my household," said Sarmiento. “I have learned to respect everyone, which makes a for better workplace environment for all."
These lessons have helped Sarmiento while serving in the Navy.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jerome Fjeld |
Sarmiento joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Sarmiento serves as a corpsman.
“I wanted the chance to travel and to live somewhere outside my hometown,” said Sarmiento. “I wanted to experience new things.”
Growing up in Downey, Sarmiento attended Dowey High School and graduated in 2017.
Skills and values similar to those found in Downey are important to succeed in the military.
“Growing up respect was a huge thing in my household," said Sarmiento. “I have learned to respect everyone, which makes a for better workplace environment for all."
These lessons have helped Sarmiento while serving in the Navy.
Naval Health Clinic Lemoore has a Fleet Centered Medical Home Port. The Fleet Centered Medical Home Port is an active duty-only clinic located at NAS Lemoore’s operations side in the Hornet Health Clinic. Care delivered at the Hornet Health Clinic is provided by a Primary Care Manager and is focused on the operational readiness of the aviation community.
Naval Health Clinic Lemoore provides quality health care to more than 18,000 people at NAS Lemoore, California and NAS Fallon, Nevada to ensure the Navy and Marine warfighters are medically ready to fight today, tomorrow, and beyond. The command also provides dental care and medical administrative support to Navy, Marine Corps and international students at the Naval Postgraduate School, Defense Language Institute and the Center for Information Dominance in Monterey, California.
With 90 percent of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.
"Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level," said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy.”
As a member of the Navy, Sarmiento is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy defends America via land, sea, and air," said Sarmiento.
Sarmiento has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Being the youngest corpsman at my last command, I had the opportunity to participate in the corpsman's birthday celebration," said Sarmiento. “Having a special role in this ceremony allowed me to receive mentorship and advice from senior sailors in my rate."
As Sarmiento and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“I am proud to wear the Navy uniform,” said Sarmiento. “It means a lot to me to be the first servicemember in my family."
Sarmiento is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my godparents, Gerald and Gihan, who supported me in deciding to serve,” said Sarmiento. “They are there for me no matter what is going on in my life.”
“Looking back, I don't regret serving in the Navy," added Sarmiento. “My career has provided me with numerous learning opportunities that allowed me to grow."
"Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level," said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy.”
As a member of the Navy, Sarmiento is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy defends America via land, sea, and air," said Sarmiento.
Sarmiento has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Being the youngest corpsman at my last command, I had the opportunity to participate in the corpsman's birthday celebration," said Sarmiento. “Having a special role in this ceremony allowed me to receive mentorship and advice from senior sailors in my rate."
As Sarmiento and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“I am proud to wear the Navy uniform,” said Sarmiento. “It means a lot to me to be the first servicemember in my family."
Sarmiento is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my godparents, Gerald and Gihan, who supported me in deciding to serve,” said Sarmiento. “They are there for me no matter what is going on in my life.”
“Looking back, I don't regret serving in the Navy," added Sarmiento. “My career has provided me with numerous learning opportunities that allowed me to grow."