OAK HARBOR, Wash. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Cowen, who served aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, now serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Cowen joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Cowen serves as an aviation ordnanceman.
“I joined the Navy to travel, gain work experience and meet new people,” said Cowen.
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.”
Cowen has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I served aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and deployed for more than 200 days during COVID,” said Cowen. “It was challenging because we didn’t go into any ports. We had to find ways to keep ourselves in a healthy mental state and remain flexible. The crew grew closer to one another because we were all going through the same struggles.”
Cowen 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 means I can be part of something bigger than myself,” said Cowen. “It’s an honor serving my country.”
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Cowen joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Cowen serves as an aviation ordnanceman.
“I joined the Navy to travel, gain work experience and meet new people,” said Cowen.
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.”
Cowen has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I served aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and deployed for more than 200 days during COVID,” said Cowen. “It was challenging because we didn’t go into any ports. We had to find ways to keep ourselves in a healthy mental state and remain flexible. The crew grew closer to one another because we were all going through the same struggles.”
Cowen 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 means I can be part of something bigger than myself,” said Cowen. “It’s an honor serving my country.”