OAK HARBOR, Wash.- Petty Officer 3rd Class Edwin Tayo, a native of Livermore, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Training Technical Unit (CNATTU) 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 |
Tayo graduated from Granada High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Livermore.
“I learned growing up that when one door closes, another will open,” said Tayo.
Tayo is a student 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.
Tayo joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Tayo serves as a fire controlman (AEGIS).
“I joined the Navy to better myself and gain experiences that will help with my future,” said Tayo.
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.
Tayo 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.”
Tayo has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to report aboard my new command, USS Barry,” said Tayo.
Tayo can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy requires us to embrace challenges,” said Tayo.
Tayo is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to Coach Tim Silva,” added Tayo. "He was my football coach in high school. I also want to thank my mom, my dad and my brother for always supporting me. Of course, I also want to thank my wife, Samantha Stone, for all she's done to help me in my career.”