OAK HARBOR, Wash.- Chief Petty Officer Charles Oliver, a native of Hagatna, Guam, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Whidbey Island, where sailors learn the skills needed to ensure aircraft are mission-ready.
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| Photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Manning |
Oliver graduated from George Washington High School in 1998.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hagatna.
“I started working summer jobs throughout junior high, then part-time jobs throughout high school, which instilled a strong work ethic,” said Oliver. “Having that work ethic and drive has helped me succeed in the Navy.”
Oliver is an instructor developing the skills required for naval aviation warfighting. Students are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their careers. Instructors and staff are experts in the subject matter they teach and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready warfighters.
Oliver joined the Navy 20 years ago. Today, Oliver serves as an aviation electronics technician.
“I joined the Navy because I lacked structure and discipline in my life,” said Oliver. “I got tired of working jobs that provided no skills or opportunity to grow as a person.”
CNATTU Whidbey Island provides two shipboard aircraft firefighting courses in a live fire training environment where sailors learn to use essential teamwork and communication skills to be successful. Shipboard firefighting is a critical skill set every sailor deploying on board a ship must possess to save lives and equipment in the event of an emergency.
According to Navy officials, CNATTU’s mission is to produce resilient sailors and Marines with the necessary knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems. These high-quality trained maintainers will provide the fleet with the aircraft readiness needed to succeed in combat.
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.
Oliver 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.”
Oliver has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud of having a diverse career in the Navy,” said Oliver. “I’ve been deployed and stationed all over the world and have been fortunate to be a part of something greater than myself.”
Oliver can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy has given me a better world perspective by being part of and interacting with different cultures,” said Oliver. “The Navy gave me the opportunity to grow as a person and gave me the knowledge and skills to have a better quality of life after my service.”
Oliver is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my spouse for her support and everything,” added Oliver. “She’s the wind beneath my wings.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hagatna.
“I started working summer jobs throughout junior high, then part-time jobs throughout high school, which instilled a strong work ethic,” said Oliver. “Having that work ethic and drive has helped me succeed in the Navy.”
Oliver is an instructor developing the skills required for naval aviation warfighting. Students are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their careers. Instructors and staff are experts in the subject matter they teach and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready warfighters.
Oliver joined the Navy 20 years ago. Today, Oliver serves as an aviation electronics technician.
“I joined the Navy because I lacked structure and discipline in my life,” said Oliver. “I got tired of working jobs that provided no skills or opportunity to grow as a person.”
CNATTU Whidbey Island provides two shipboard aircraft firefighting courses in a live fire training environment where sailors learn to use essential teamwork and communication skills to be successful. Shipboard firefighting is a critical skill set every sailor deploying on board a ship must possess to save lives and equipment in the event of an emergency.
According to Navy officials, CNATTU’s mission is to produce resilient sailors and Marines with the necessary knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems. These high-quality trained maintainers will provide the fleet with the aircraft readiness needed to succeed in combat.
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.
Oliver 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.”
Oliver has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud of having a diverse career in the Navy,” said Oliver. “I’ve been deployed and stationed all over the world and have been fortunate to be a part of something greater than myself.”
Oliver can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy has given me a better world perspective by being part of and interacting with different cultures,” said Oliver. “The Navy gave me the opportunity to grow as a person and gave me the knowledge and skills to have a better quality of life after my service.”
Oliver is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my spouse for her support and everything,” added Oliver. “She’s the wind beneath my wings.”