OAK HARBOR, Wash.- Chief Petty Officer Mark Kido, a native of Kailua, Hawaii, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Training Technical Unit, where sailors learn the skills needed to ensure aircraft are mission-ready.
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| Photo by Aviation Electronics Technician1st Class Michael Manning |
Kido graduated from Assets High School in 2004.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Kailua.
“I grew up in the laidback lifestyle of Hawaii,” said Kido. "That attitude has allowed me to keep relatively stress-free in my time in the Navy. When there is stress, I can deal with it without getting too worked up."
Kido 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.
Kido joined the Navy 15 years ago. Today, Kido serves as an aviation structural mechanic (equipment).
“I joined the Navy to start a career that would support my family,” said Kido. "I was also looking for a sense of purpose."
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.
Kido 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.”
Kido has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest moment is earning the rank of chief petty officer,” said Kido.
Kido can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy is about serving my country,” said Kido. "It has allowed me to provide for my family while being a good citizen."
Kido is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Valerie and Kei,” added Kido. "I appreciate their support throughout the years. Of course, I also want to thank my wife, Jessica, for her love and support, especially during the chief's season."