VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Seaman Christopher Jaderborg, a native of Spotsylvania, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Klineizquierdo |
Jaderborg graduated from Spotsylvania High School in 2023.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Spotsylvania.
“Growing up, I learned to never take people for granted,” said Jaderborg. “It’s important to always cherish the people around you. Also, I learned that it’s not the mistake that defines you, it’s the recovery.”
Jaderborg joined the Navy seven months ago. Today, Jaderborg serves as a religious program specialist.
“I joined the Navy because I felt a divine calling to serve,” said Jaderborg. ”My goal is to live a life of honor and glory, and the military offers that opportunity.”
According to Navy officials, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story is the country’s premier installation for housing and training the nation’s expeditionary forces. It is one command with two properties: Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story and JEB Little Creek. The Joint Expeditionary Base is comprised of the former Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and the Army Post of Fort Story. Fort Story witnessed the humble beginnings of the nation at the 1607 first landing site. Little Creek began as a dynamic training ground for World War II amphibious forces.
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.
Jaderborg 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.”
Jaderborg has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud that I made it here,” said Jaderborg. “There were many obstacles in my path, and if I had not had the right people help me out at the right time, I wouldn’t be here.”
Jaderborg can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I do everything in my power to give back to the sailors in my community,” said Jaderborg. “I joined specifically as a religious program specialist because I want to give back to others just like others gave to me.”
Jaderborg is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to give a shoutout to Alan Stanton, for being a great mentor for the past eight years,” added Jaderborg. “He’s always been a person I can rely on.”