U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM - Chief Petty Officer Shawn Brooks, a native of Seattle, Washington, is serving with Maritime Expeditionary Security Group in support of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75 in Guam.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel |
Brooks graduated from Linwood High School in 1996.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Seattle.
“I learned from a very young age that real life is tough and having discipline is a good thing,” said Brooks. “I joined later in life and had the opportunity to see what the real world was and how you had to work hard for everything you wanted.”
Brooks joined the Navy 21 years ago. Today, Brooks serves as a hospital corpsman.
“I joined the Navy to help protect and defend my county as well as help protect fellow sailors,” said Brooks. “I originally joined the Navy to go over to Iraq and serve alongside the Marines to save lives as a corpsman.”
CTF 75 executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in the 7th Fleet area of operations. They plan and execute naval construction, expeditionary logistics, explosive ordnance disposal and maritime expeditionary security for crisis response, humanitarian assistance, and major combat operations.
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.
Brooks 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.”
Brooks has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of successfully completing combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Brooks. “I have learned that life is very precious so people need to enjoy every moment they have with their loved ones.”
Brooks can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means playing your role and being a piece of the country's flag,” said Brooks. “Serving means selflessly sacrificing my life if needed for the safety and security of others back at home as well as around the world.”
Brooks is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my grandfather, Noran Brooks, for all of our conversations and for encouraging me to enlist all those years ago,” added Brooks. “I would also like to thank my twin sister and parents for raising me to be the strong independent woman and sailor I am today.”
“The Navy can help give anyone direction and discipline. The Navy gives you a purpose and allows you to see the bigger picture. The Navy offers you stability, education and life skills you can keep with you for life,” added Brooks.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Seattle.
“I learned from a very young age that real life is tough and having discipline is a good thing,” said Brooks. “I joined later in life and had the opportunity to see what the real world was and how you had to work hard for everything you wanted.”
Brooks joined the Navy 21 years ago. Today, Brooks serves as a hospital corpsman.
“I joined the Navy to help protect and defend my county as well as help protect fellow sailors,” said Brooks. “I originally joined the Navy to go over to Iraq and serve alongside the Marines to save lives as a corpsman.”
CTF 75 executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in the 7th Fleet area of operations. They plan and execute naval construction, expeditionary logistics, explosive ordnance disposal and maritime expeditionary security for crisis response, humanitarian assistance, and major combat operations.
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.
Brooks 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.”
Brooks has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of successfully completing combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Brooks. “I have learned that life is very precious so people need to enjoy every moment they have with their loved ones.”
Brooks can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means playing your role and being a piece of the country's flag,” said Brooks. “Serving means selflessly sacrificing my life if needed for the safety and security of others back at home as well as around the world.”
Brooks is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my grandfather, Noran Brooks, for all of our conversations and for encouraging me to enlist all those years ago,” added Brooks. “I would also like to thank my twin sister and parents for raising me to be the strong independent woman and sailor I am today.”
“The Navy can help give anyone direction and discipline. The Navy gives you a purpose and allows you to see the bigger picture. The Navy offers you stability, education and life skills you can keep with you for life,” added Brooks.