By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Jimenez, Navy Office of Community Outreach
YOKOSUKA, Japan. - Seaman Alvin Clervilus, a native of Lake Worth, Florida, serves in Japan aboard the self-contained mobile airport and the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan.
YOKOSUKA, Japan. - Seaman Alvin Clervilus, a native of Lake Worth, Florida, serves in Japan aboard the self-contained mobile airport and the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan.
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Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in the world.
Clervilus graduated from John I. Leonard High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lake Worth.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of being respectful, which has helped me in the Navy,” said Clervilus.
Clervilus joined the Navy two years ago.
“I joined the Navy to better myself, travel around the world and just to have some fun,” said Clervilus.
Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces. For more than 100 years, they have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.
According to Navy officials, aircraft carriers are versatile and have unique mission capabilities that make them a more strategic asset for the Navy than fixed-site bases. They are often the first response in a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. In addition, no other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized aircraft carrier’s speed, endurance, agility and combat capability of its air wing.
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.
Clervilus serves in Japan as part of the forward-deployed naval forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.
“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.”
Clervilus has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of earning the rank of third class petty officer this month,” said Clervilus.
Clervilus can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means being part of something bigger than myself,” said Clervilus.
Clervilus is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I would like to thank my godfather, Cebien, for helping me better myself,” added Clervilus.