U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Caputa, a native of Casper, Wyoming , serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Frank Cable.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Casper.
“Growing up, I always wanted to join the military and be part of something bigger than myself,” said Caputa. “Everyone back at home looked up to military people, and I wanted to be part of a team like that.”
Caputa joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Caputa serves as a navy diver.
“I joined the Navy to do something new with my life and live up to my full potential,” said Caputa. “I love traveling, and the Navy lets me travel while I also have a career I can be proud of.”
Frank Cable, an expeditionary submarine tender manned by a hybrid crew of sailors and civilian mariners, provides critical maintenance capabilities to the U.S. Navy’s submarine force in the Pacific.
Frank Cable’s primary clients are the four Los Angeles-class attack submarines homeported in Guam, but the ship can also provide repair and logistic services to other Navy ships like cruisers and destroyers. The submarine tenders provide maintenance, temporary berthing services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the Pacific Ocean as well as the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean.
With a crew of more than 600, Frank Cable is 649 feet long and weighs approximately 23,493 tons.
With 90% 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 recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Caputa serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Caputa has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of earning my qualifications as a Navy diver,” said Caputa. “I have been able to go to South Korea and search for underwater explosives while helping protect our submarines.”
Caputa can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means being a part of something bigger than yourself,” said Caputa. “We set the standard around the world and help train our fellow sailors, as well as our allies, to protect and defend them from potential enemies around the world.”
Caputa is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my parents for always being by my side and supporting every decision I make,” added Caputa. “Having family back at home and an amazing command makes this job so much more meaningful.”
“Growing up, I always wanted to join the military and be part of something bigger than myself,” said Caputa. “Everyone back at home looked up to military people, and I wanted to be part of a team like that.”
Caputa joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Caputa serves as a navy diver.
“I joined the Navy to do something new with my life and live up to my full potential,” said Caputa. “I love traveling, and the Navy lets me travel while I also have a career I can be proud of.”
Frank Cable, an expeditionary submarine tender manned by a hybrid crew of sailors and civilian mariners, provides critical maintenance capabilities to the U.S. Navy’s submarine force in the Pacific.
Frank Cable’s primary clients are the four Los Angeles-class attack submarines homeported in Guam, but the ship can also provide repair and logistic services to other Navy ships like cruisers and destroyers. The submarine tenders provide maintenance, temporary berthing services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the Pacific Ocean as well as the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean.
With a crew of more than 600, Frank Cable is 649 feet long and weighs approximately 23,493 tons.
With 90% 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 recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Caputa serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Caputa has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of earning my qualifications as a Navy diver,” said Caputa. “I have been able to go to South Korea and search for underwater explosives while helping protect our submarines.”
Caputa can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means being a part of something bigger than yourself,” said Caputa. “We set the standard around the world and help train our fellow sailors, as well as our allies, to protect and defend them from potential enemies around the world.”
Caputa is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my parents for always being by my side and supporting every decision I make,” added Caputa. “Having family back at home and an amazing command makes this job so much more meaningful.”