OAK HARBOR, Wash. - Airman Kyle Jones, a native of Deltona, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Jones graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Deltona.
“While growing up in my hometown, I learned to be patient,” said Jones. “It’s best to be careful rather than rushing through something just to get it done. Take your time or you might break something else while you’re trying to fix the original issue.”
Jones joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Jones serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I joined the Navy because I love aviation and wanted to work on jet engines,” said Jones.
Members of VP-9 fly and maintain the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft. Designed to secure the U.S. Navy’s future in long-range maritime patrol capability, the P-8A has transformed how the Navy’s maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will train, operate and deploy, according to Navy officials. P-8A aircraft deploy around the globe to monitor the world’s oceans wherever they are needed.
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.”
Jones has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My biggest accomplishment in the Navy was being nominated for Blue Jacket of the Quarter earlier this year,” said Jones.
Jones serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy has been a goal of mine for a while,” said Jones. “I know that I’m where I’m supposed to be, doing a job I love doing.”
Jones is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to my grandfather, who I call ‘Pops,’” added Jones. “Even though he’s no longer with us, I want to acknowledge that he’s the reason I joined the Navy. He was a Marine and showed me how the Navy and Marines learn together. I also want to thank my wife, Kacey. I appreciate her being there with me throughout this whole time and pushing me to be better every day.”
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Jones graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Deltona.
“While growing up in my hometown, I learned to be patient,” said Jones. “It’s best to be careful rather than rushing through something just to get it done. Take your time or you might break something else while you’re trying to fix the original issue.”
Jones joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Jones serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I joined the Navy because I love aviation and wanted to work on jet engines,” said Jones.
Members of VP-9 fly and maintain the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft. Designed to secure the U.S. Navy’s future in long-range maritime patrol capability, the P-8A has transformed how the Navy’s maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will train, operate and deploy, according to Navy officials. P-8A aircraft deploy around the globe to monitor the world’s oceans wherever they are needed.
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.”
Jones has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My biggest accomplishment in the Navy was being nominated for Blue Jacket of the Quarter earlier this year,” said Jones.
Jones serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy has been a goal of mine for a while,” said Jones. “I know that I’m where I’m supposed to be, doing a job I love doing.”
Jones is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to my grandfather, who I call ‘Pops,’” added Jones. “Even though he’s no longer with us, I want to acknowledge that he’s the reason I joined the Navy. He was a Marine and showed me how the Navy and Marines learn together. I also want to thank my wife, Kacey. I appreciate her being there with me throughout this whole time and pushing me to be better every day.”