MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Goulet, a native of Fort Myers, Florida, reenlisted after completing aerographer's mate C-school course at Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Keesler on Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi.
The course is nine months long and once completed, the sailors qualify as Navy meteorologists and oceanographers.
Goulet joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Goulet serves as an aerographer's mate.
"I joined the Navy for the chance to travel and to further my education," said Goulet.
Growing up in Fort Myers, Goulet attended Cypress Lake High School and graduated in 2017. Today, Goulet relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Fort Myers to succeed in the military.
"Growing up in my hometown I learned to value the work I put forward in my everyday life," said Goulet.
These lessons have helped Goulet while serving in the Navy.
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.
Whether operating in the air, at sea or underwater, Navy equipment, people and decision-making all rely on the technical and tactical advice of Navy Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) members.
Naval Oceanography encompasses a wide range of missions crucial to supporting today's Naval fleet. They include oceanography, hydrography, meteorology, climate science, geospatial information science, astrometry, Earth orientation and precise time.
As a member of the Navy, Goulet 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 contributes to national defense by having multiple assets around the world that are ready for anything," said Goulet.
Goulet and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
"I am proud that the Navy has given me opprotunties to lead during my time in service," said Goulet.
As Goulet and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
"Serving in the Navy means I am living in a country that I know has my back," added Goulet.