MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Seaman Cierra Kenney, a Spring Hill, Florida, native serving in the United States Navy wishes their mother, Meagan Loomis, in Spring Hill, Florida, a happy Mother’s Day.
Sailors help maintain America’s advantage at sea. This means they do not always get to celebrate holidays with their loved ones. Kenney wants their mother to know they are missed this Mother’s Day.
“Thank you for all you do for me. I love you, I’m grateful to have someone like you in my life. You helped me become who I am today,” said Kenney.
Kenney serves as a quartermaster aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney.
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.
Kenney 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.”
Kenney can take pride in serving America through military service.
“I’m still trying to figure this out, but I’ve learned to be more independent, patient, and trust the process, being in the Navy has made me more self-disciplined and I wouldn’t change it, even though it’s been a crazy ride, I’m grateful. Everything happens for a reason,” added Kenney.