JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Jamarri Cain, a native of Gary, Indiana, serves with Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 45 based out of Jacksonville, Florida. The squadron’s primary mission is to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Cain, a 2020 graduate of South Cobb High School, joined the Navy two years ago.
“I joined the Navy to make a name for myself,” said Cain. "I really wanted to make my family proud and I feel I have accomplished that."
Today, Cain relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Gary to succeed in the military.
“Growing up, I learned to treat others how you want to be treated,” said Cain. "I feel like my supervisors recognized that and appreciate it."
These lessons have helped Cain while serving in the Navy.
VP 45 flies the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft. Designed to secure the U.S. Navy’s future in long-range maritime patrol capability, the P-8A has transformed how the Navy’s maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will man, train, operate and deploy, according to Navy officials. While the aircraft is also equipped with high-quality weapon systems, it also has an open architecture to allow for expansion. P-8A deploy around the globe to monitor the world’s oceans wherever they are needed.
This year commemorates 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola; one year later six of them, known as "The First Six," earned their “Wings of Gold.” Over the past 50 years, the Navy has expanded its roles for women to lead and serve globally and today our women aviators project power from the sea in every type of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aircraft. Our Nation and our Navy is stronger because of their service.
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."
Serving in the Navy means Cain is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy protects and provides for the country,” said Cain. "The Navy is one of a kind and I am proud to do it."
Cain and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I am most proud of advancing to petty officer third class,” said Cain. "That achievement was the first time in my life I felt like I accomplished something.”
As Cain 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 a lot to me,” said Cain. "It means that I am protecting my family and providing security for my country."
Cain is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my parents, Kiana and Darryle Cain, and my uncle, Jerry Ford,” said Cain. "They pushed me to join the Navy and have supported me every day I have been in.”