OAK HARBOR, Wash.- Petty Officer 3rd Class Leonel Ruiz Jimenez, a native of Salem, Oregon, 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 |
Ruiz Jimenez graduated from North Salem High School in 2019.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Salem.
“One lesson I learned growing up was that having a strong work ethic and being a people person goes a long way,” said Ruiz Jimenez. “On submarines, you see the same people every day. Being able to get along with each other makes things a lot easier.”
Ruiz Jimenez 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.
Ruiz Jimenez joined the Navy a year and a half ago. Today, Ruiz Jimenez serves as an information systems technician (electronic warfare).
“I joined the Navy to learn new skills and find different opportunities for a good future,” said Ruiz Jimenez. “I looked at the different branches and the Navy interested me the most.”
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.
Ruiz Jimenez 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.”
Ruiz Jimenez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud of being able to recover from a torn Achilles early in my career and still being able to feel normal,” said Ruiz Jimenez. “Most importantly, I didn’t let it disqualify me from serving aboard submarines”
Ruiz Jimenez can take pride in serving America through military service.
“At first, serving in the Navy was just an opportunity but it means more now seeing how proud my family is,” said Ruiz Jimenez.
Ruiz Jimenez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, who did everything for us,” added Ruiz Jimenez. “Seeing her be proud is an achievement for me.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Salem.
“One lesson I learned growing up was that having a strong work ethic and being a people person goes a long way,” said Ruiz Jimenez. “On submarines, you see the same people every day. Being able to get along with each other makes things a lot easier.”
Ruiz Jimenez 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.
Ruiz Jimenez joined the Navy a year and a half ago. Today, Ruiz Jimenez serves as an information systems technician (electronic warfare).
“I joined the Navy to learn new skills and find different opportunities for a good future,” said Ruiz Jimenez. “I looked at the different branches and the Navy interested me the most.”
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.
Ruiz Jimenez 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.”
Ruiz Jimenez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud of being able to recover from a torn Achilles early in my career and still being able to feel normal,” said Ruiz Jimenez. “Most importantly, I didn’t let it disqualify me from serving aboard submarines”
Ruiz Jimenez can take pride in serving America through military service.
“At first, serving in the Navy was just an opportunity but it means more now seeing how proud my family is,” said Ruiz Jimenez.
Ruiz Jimenez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, who did everything for us,” added Ruiz Jimenez. “Seeing her be proud is an achievement for me.”