EVERETT, Wash. - Petty Officer 1st Class Angelica Dela Cruz, a resident of Somerset, New Jersey, recently completed reserve duty with the U.S. Navy at Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Somerset.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of teamwork,” said Dela Cruz. “It’s also important to appreciate the essential resources you have to complete the task.”
Dela Cruz joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Dela Cruz serves as a boatswain’s mate in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Normally, Dela Cruz serves as a registered nurse in an intensive care unit at a trauma center in New Jersey.
“I’m the first one in my family to join the military,” said Dela Cruz. “I wanted to expand my career and seek out new opportunities.”
Naval Station Everett, one of only two Navy-owned deep-water ports on the West Coast, is home to the command staffs of Carrier Strike Group 11 and Destroyer Group 9, six U.S. Navy ships and one Coast Guard vessel. The base enhances the nation’s ability to accomplish strategic objectives by supporting U.S. Navy and Coast Guard forces, according to Navy officials.
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.
Dela Cruz 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.”
Dela Cruz has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“During the COVID pandemic, I was named Sailor of the Quarter,” said Dela Cruz. “I made sure the members of my unit were accounted for and taken care of.”
Dela Cruz can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy has helped me and my family in many aspects of life,” said Dela Cruz. “It also opened a lot of doors for me as a woman of color.”
Dela Cruz is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, Nella,” said Dela Cruz. “I also want to thank my dad, Angel Jr., who I know is still mentoring me from heaven. I’d like to send a shoutout to my brothers and sisters, Shane, Adrian, Caloy and K-Anne.”
“Most importantly, I want to thank my husband, Carl Caparros. I wouldn’t be here today without his support.”
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The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Somerset.
“Growing up, I learned the importance of teamwork,” said Dela Cruz. “It’s also important to appreciate the essential resources you have to complete the task.”
Dela Cruz joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Dela Cruz serves as a boatswain’s mate in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Normally, Dela Cruz serves as a registered nurse in an intensive care unit at a trauma center in New Jersey.
“I’m the first one in my family to join the military,” said Dela Cruz. “I wanted to expand my career and seek out new opportunities.”
Naval Station Everett, one of only two Navy-owned deep-water ports on the West Coast, is home to the command staffs of Carrier Strike Group 11 and Destroyer Group 9, six U.S. Navy ships and one Coast Guard vessel. The base enhances the nation’s ability to accomplish strategic objectives by supporting U.S. Navy and Coast Guard forces, according to Navy officials.
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.
Dela Cruz 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.”
Dela Cruz has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“During the COVID pandemic, I was named Sailor of the Quarter,” said Dela Cruz. “I made sure the members of my unit were accounted for and taken care of.”
Dela Cruz can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy has helped me and my family in many aspects of life,” said Dela Cruz. “It also opened a lot of doors for me as a woman of color.”
Dela Cruz is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, Nella,” said Dela Cruz. “I also want to thank my dad, Angel Jr., who I know is still mentoring me from heaven. I’d like to send a shoutout to my brothers and sisters, Shane, Adrian, Caloy and K-Anne.”
“Most importantly, I want to thank my husband, Carl Caparros. I wouldn’t be here today without his support.”