EVERETT, Wash. - Seaman Veneisha Meade, a native of Amityville, New York, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest.
Meade graduated from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Amityville.
“Growing up, I learned it’s important to be your own person and not to follow your peers,” said Meade. “You have to follow your own dreams and follow your own path.”
Meade joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Meade serves as a quartermaster.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to give my kids security,” said Meade. “I also wanted to go to school and didn’t want to worry about where the money would come from or how my kids would be fed. I felt like the Navy was the best way for me to get to my end goals.”
Naval Station Everett, one of only two Navy-owned deep-water ports on the West Coast, is home to the command staffs of Carrier Strike Group 11 and Destroyer Group 9, six U.S. Navy ships and one Coast Guard vessel. The base enhances the nation’s ability to accomplish strategic objectives by supporting U.S. Navy and Coast Guard forces, according to Navy officials.
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.
Meade 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.”
Meade has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud to finally start school, which will help me achieve my goal of being a nurse,” said Meade. “I’m currently working toward a bachelor’s of nursing degree with Purdue Global University.”
Meade can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy gives me a sense of purpose,” said Meade. “I feel like what I do in the Navy is important.”
Meade is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to my aunt, Rusheida Wallace,” added Meade. “She’s a commanding officer in the Navy and pushed me to explore the opportunities available in military service. I also want to thank my mom, Kayon Perkins, and my children, Jayden and Jaylaa.”
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| Photo by Alvin Plexico |
Meade graduated from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Amityville.
“Growing up, I learned it’s important to be your own person and not to follow your peers,” said Meade. “You have to follow your own dreams and follow your own path.”
Meade joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Meade serves as a quartermaster.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to give my kids security,” said Meade. “I also wanted to go to school and didn’t want to worry about where the money would come from or how my kids would be fed. I felt like the Navy was the best way for me to get to my end goals.”
Naval Station Everett, one of only two Navy-owned deep-water ports on the West Coast, is home to the command staffs of Carrier Strike Group 11 and Destroyer Group 9, six U.S. Navy ships and one Coast Guard vessel. The base enhances the nation’s ability to accomplish strategic objectives by supporting U.S. Navy and Coast Guard forces, according to Navy officials.
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.
Meade 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.”
Meade has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud to finally start school, which will help me achieve my goal of being a nurse,” said Meade. “I’m currently working toward a bachelor’s of nursing degree with Purdue Global University.”
Meade can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy gives me a sense of purpose,” said Meade. “I feel like what I do in the Navy is important.”
Meade is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to my aunt, Rusheida Wallace,” added Meade. “She’s a commanding officer in the Navy and pushed me to explore the opportunities available in military service. I also want to thank my mom, Kayon Perkins, and my children, Jayden and Jaylaa.”