YOKOSUKA, Japan - Petty Officer 1st Class Celia Tubbs, a native of San Francisco, California, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan as part of Commander, Naval Forces Japan headquarters.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
Tubbs graduated from Burton High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in San Francisco.
“Growing up, I learned about resilience and hard work,” said Tubbs. “Sometimes I think about my past when I'm going through challenges. If you choose to, you can overcome anything.”
Tubbs joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Tubbs serves as a legalman.
“I joined because I was looking for more opportunities in life,” said Tubbs. “It wasn't my intention to join any particular branch. My friend's recruiter called me. It sounded good based on what I was told and what I was seeing. I said, ‘Okay, let's go.’”
Tubbs 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. Most sailors in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.
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.
“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.”
Tubbs has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“One of my biggest accomplishments has been my networking and coordination ability,” said Tubbs. “I didn't feel like I was good at those things before I came in, because I was very reserved. The Navy has forced me to develop those skillsets.”
Tubbs can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Service means doing your best,” said Tubbs. “You owe your best to yourself, it requires commitment and dedication and I push to practice that daily.”
Tubbs is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I'd like to thank my husband,” added Tubbs. “He's been supportive all the way through. It's really meant a lot to me.”