By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Jimenez, Navy Office of Community Outreach
YOKOSUKA, Japan - Petty Officer 2nd Class Alton Johnson, a native of Randleman, North Carolina, serves in Japan aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
Johnson graduated from Randleman High School in 2018.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Randleman.
“I learned the importance of getting an education,” said Johnson. "Getting an education while serving is very important."
Johnson joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Johnson serves as an intelligence specialist.
“I was inspired to join the Navy by my brother,” said Johnson. "He mentioned all the opportunities and convinced me."
Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as the 7th Fleet command ship, supports an admiral’s staff that actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. 7th Fleet provides security alongside allies and partners throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet operates roughly 50-70 ships and submarines and 140 aircraft with approximately 20,000 Sailors.
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.
Johnson 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.”
Johnson has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of earning the rank of second class petty officer,” said Johnson.
Johnson can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I am part of a special group of people who have served,” said Johnson.
Johnson is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my brother, Matthew Johnson,” added Johnson. "He presented the opportunity and convinced me to take the leap, join the Navy, and get out of my comfort zone to explore what there is."
Johnson joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Johnson serves as an intelligence specialist.
“I was inspired to join the Navy by my brother,” said Johnson. "He mentioned all the opportunities and convinced me."
Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as the 7th Fleet command ship, supports an admiral’s staff that actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. 7th Fleet provides security alongside allies and partners throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet operates roughly 50-70 ships and submarines and 140 aircraft with approximately 20,000 Sailors.
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.
Johnson 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.”
Johnson has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of earning the rank of second class petty officer,” said Johnson.
Johnson can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I am part of a special group of people who have served,” said Johnson.
Johnson is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my brother, Matthew Johnson,” added Johnson. "He presented the opportunity and convinced me to take the leap, join the Navy, and get out of my comfort zone to explore what there is."