OAK HARBOR, Wash. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Bernier, a native of Durham, New Hampshire, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Training Technical Unit (CNATTU) Whidbey Island, where sailors learn the skills needed to ensure aircraft are mission-ready.
Bernier graduated from Oyster River High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Durham.
“Growing up on the coast, I learned values that transitioned well in the Navy,” said Bernier.
Bernier is an instructor, developing the skills required for naval aviation warfighting. Students are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their careers. Instructors and staff are experts in the subject matter they teach and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready warfighters.
Bernier joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Bernier serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to work on aircraft,” said Bernier.
CNATTU Whidbey Island provides two shipboard aircraft firefighting courses in a live fire training environment where sailors learn to use essential teamwork and communication skills to be successful. Shipboard firefighting is a critical skill set every sailor deploying on board a ship must possess to save lives and equipment in the event of an emergency.
According to Navy officials, CNATTU’s mission is to produce resilient sailors and Marines with the necessary knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems. These high-quality trained maintainers will provide the fleet with the aircraft readiness needed to succeed in combat.
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.
Bernier 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.”
Bernier has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud to have received orders to Japan,” said Bernier. “I’ll be transferring there later this year to serve with an aviation command at Misawa.”
Bernier can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy provides opportunities to meet other people and gain a lot of different experiences,” said Bernier.
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| Photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Manning |
Bernier graduated from Oyster River High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Durham.
“Growing up on the coast, I learned values that transitioned well in the Navy,” said Bernier.
Bernier is an instructor, developing the skills required for naval aviation warfighting. Students are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their careers. Instructors and staff are experts in the subject matter they teach and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready warfighters.
Bernier joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Bernier serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to work on aircraft,” said Bernier.
CNATTU Whidbey Island provides two shipboard aircraft firefighting courses in a live fire training environment where sailors learn to use essential teamwork and communication skills to be successful. Shipboard firefighting is a critical skill set every sailor deploying on board a ship must possess to save lives and equipment in the event of an emergency.
According to Navy officials, CNATTU’s mission is to produce resilient sailors and Marines with the necessary knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems. These high-quality trained maintainers will provide the fleet with the aircraft readiness needed to succeed in combat.
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.
Bernier 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.”
Bernier has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud to have received orders to Japan,” said Bernier. “I’ll be transferring there later this year to serve with an aviation command at Misawa.”
Bernier can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy provides opportunities to meet other people and gain a lot of different experiences,” said Bernier.