OAK HARBOR, Wash. - Petty Officer 1st Class Sergiomar Barrameda, a native of National City, California, 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.
Barrameda graduated from Sweetwater High School in 2012.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in National City.
“The lesson that sticks with me from home is to be the change that will make a better life for yourself,” said Barrameda.
Barrameda 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.
Barrameda joined the Navy nine years ago. Today, Barrameda serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I have an uncle and cousin who previously served in the Navy, which played a part in my joining the military,” said Barrameda.
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.
Barrameda 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.”
Barrameda has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud that I’ve been able to make rank with each command within a reasonable amount of time,” said Barrameda.
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| Photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Manning |
Barrameda graduated from Sweetwater High School in 2012.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in National City.
“The lesson that sticks with me from home is to be the change that will make a better life for yourself,” said Barrameda.
Barrameda 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.
Barrameda joined the Navy nine years ago. Today, Barrameda serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I have an uncle and cousin who previously served in the Navy, which played a part in my joining the military,” said Barrameda.
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.
Barrameda 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.”
Barrameda has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud that I’ve been able to make rank with each command within a reasonable amount of time,” said Barrameda.
Barrameda can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy offers new opportunities to better myself while inspiring and teaching others,” said Barrameda.
Barrameda is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Marilou and Sergio,” added Barrameda. “I’m grateful that they always supported me in everything I wanted to do.”