SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Rozier, a native of Dublin, Georgia, serves in the U.S. Navy with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) in San Diego, California.
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Rozier graduated from Dublin High School in 2000.
Rozier joined the Navy 20 years ago. Today, Rozier serves as a hospital corpsman.
“I joined the Navy for the adventure and travel, and I also liked the sense of camaraderie and belonging,” said Rozier.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Dublin.
“I learned to navigate diverse backgrounds and perspectives,” said Rozier.
According to Navy officials, NMRTC’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high-quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC serves as the single point of contact in support of installation and operational commanders, providing medical information, support and over medical cognizance of the active duty and reserve force.
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.
Rozier serves a Navy that operates 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.”
Rozier has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is advancing to petty officer first class, even after starting in the military as an E-1 undesignated seaman,” said Rozier.
Rozier can take pride in serving America through military service.
“By serving in the Navy, I have developed valuable skills, built lasting relationships, and it has made me feel like I’ve made a difference in the world,” said Rozier.
Rozier is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my mom, Ileane Rozier, a retired nurse who supported me in joining the Navy and entering the medical field,” added Rozier. "She continues to give me sound advice that helps me be a better person."