OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Aviators in the U.S. Navy fly some of the most technologically-advanced aircraft in modern history. The driving force behind keeping naval aviators safely in the air are the maintainers on the ground making repairs and ensuring the aircraft are mission-ready.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Moreno, a native of San Diego, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW), aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Moreno graduated from Morse High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in San Diego.
“At an early age, I learned to take pride in my work and have a good work ethic,” said Moreno.
Moreno joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Moreno serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“My sister served in the Navy, so I decided to follow in her footsteps to establish my own career,” said Moreno.
FRCNW is the premier intermediate maintenance activity of the Pacific Northwest. With more than 1,000 sailors, civilian and contractor personnel, FRCNW provides intermediate and more sophisticated depot-level repair of more than 12,500 different aviation components. Repair services are provided for jet engines, airframes, avionics, armament, aviation life support systems, ejection seats and more than 2,300 pieces of support equipment directly supporting 22 local and deployed squadrons, 10 aircraft carriers, three overseas operational sites and numerous Pacific Northwest Regional commands and activities.
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.
Moreno 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.”
Moreno has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy so far is reaching the same rank as my sister, who is also a second-class petty officer,” said Moreno.
Moreno can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a good deal to me since it’s how I met some of my closest friends,” said Moreno.
Moreno is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to send a shoutout to my sister, Alondra,” added Moreno.