EVERETT, Wash. - Seaman Jaylah Brown, a native of Bessemer, Alabama, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest.
Brown graduated from Midfield High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Bessemer.
“My grandmother always taught me to put God first and remember what you want in life,” said Brown. “Every day I come to work, I try to be the best sailor I can be in a way that will be pleasing to God and help me achieve my goals.”
Brown joined the Navy 10 months ago. Today, Brown serves as a culinary specialist.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted a chance to better my life and do things that most people don’t have the chance to do,” said Brown. “My grandfather was a sergeant in the Army, so this is an honor to carry on his tradition of military service.”
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.
Brown 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.”
Brown has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of graduating from the Navy school where I learned about the job I’ll have, which is culinary specialist,” said Brown. “I’ve always wanted to cook, and now the Navy is helping me do that.”
Brown can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means I get to make a difference while serving this country,” said Brown. “I also get to be part of a family who wants to help protect and serve this country, just like I do.”
Brown is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank mom, Delaine Brown,” added Brown. “She’s a big reason for why I’m here right now. I also want to thank my grandma, Dorothy Brown, for helping me keep my faith in God.”
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Brown graduated from Midfield High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Bessemer.
“My grandmother always taught me to put God first and remember what you want in life,” said Brown. “Every day I come to work, I try to be the best sailor I can be in a way that will be pleasing to God and help me achieve my goals.”
Brown joined the Navy 10 months ago. Today, Brown serves as a culinary specialist.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted a chance to better my life and do things that most people don’t have the chance to do,” said Brown. “My grandfather was a sergeant in the Army, so this is an honor to carry on his tradition of military service.”
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.
Brown 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.”
Brown has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of graduating from the Navy school where I learned about the job I’ll have, which is culinary specialist,” said Brown. “I’ve always wanted to cook, and now the Navy is helping me do that.”
Brown can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means I get to make a difference while serving this country,” said Brown. “I also get to be part of a family who wants to help protect and serve this country, just like I do.”
Brown is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank mom, Delaine Brown,” added Brown. “She’s a big reason for why I’m here right now. I also want to thank my grandma, Dorothy Brown, for helping me keep my faith in God.”