NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, JAPAN. - Petty Officer 1st Class Nuveen Iseghohimen, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, serves in the U.S. Navy as a member of a helicopter squadron forward deployed to Japan.
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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 Phoenix.
“I learned the value of money and how difficult life is when you don't have it,” said Iseghohimen. "That lesson, along with my work ethic, has allowed me to pay off all of my debt, save and invest, and achieve success in the Navy."
Iseghohimen joined the Navy nine years ago. Today, Iseghohimen serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy to see the world, acquire full-time work experience, and set myself up for the future,” said Iseghohimen.
Members of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 fly and maintain helicopters for the U.S. Navy. Navy helicopters are able to perform many different missions. Some of the most common operations include search and rescue, air assaults, medical evacuations, supply transport and hunting submarines.
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.
Iseghohimen 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.”
Iseghohimen has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is earning the rank of petty officer first class,” said Iseghohimen. "I am also proud of myself for paying off my debt, and I’m thankful that I met my wife."
Iseghohimen can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means giving myself the best possible odds of succeeding in life,” said Iseghohimen.
Iseghohimen is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my family for suggesting the military as a means of bettering myself,” added Iseghohimen. "They have always been there for me whenever I needed help."