EVERETT, Wash. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Mears, a native of Crosby, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest.
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Mears graduated from Montgomery High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Crosby.
“I learned the importance of time management and communication with peers,” said Mears.
Mears joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Mears serves as a culinary specialist.
“I was looking for structure,” said Mears. "I also knew that I would eventually want a family of my own, and the Navy would provide a good way for me to provide for them."
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.
Mears 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.”
Mears has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I was proud to participate in shock trials aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, off the coast of Virginia in 2021,” said Mears.
Mears can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I’ve done my part to help my country,” said Mears.
Mears is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my mom, Jessica, for being a huge role model for me and my dad, Roger, for being the parent I needed most,” added Mears. "Most importantly, I want to thank my wife, Adrianna, for always supporting me. I wouldn't be the man I am today without her."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Crosby.
“I learned the importance of time management and communication with peers,” said Mears.
Mears joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Mears serves as a culinary specialist.
“I was looking for structure,” said Mears. "I also knew that I would eventually want a family of my own, and the Navy would provide a good way for me to provide for them."
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.
Mears 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.”
Mears has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I was proud to participate in shock trials aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, off the coast of Virginia in 2021,” said Mears.
Mears can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I’ve done my part to help my country,” said Mears.
Mears is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my mom, Jessica, for being a huge role model for me and my dad, Roger, for being the parent I needed most,” added Mears. "Most importantly, I want to thank my wife, Adrianna, for always supporting me. I wouldn't be the man I am today without her."