EVERETT, Wash. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Braydon Luebbert, a native of West Point, Nebraska, serves the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest.
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Luebbert graduated from West Point-Beemer High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in West Point.
“I was raised in a small town where everyone knew everyone,” said Luebbert. “One big lesson I learned growing up there was to be nice to people because you don’t know what they’re going through. It’s helped me through different situations. If you’re nice to somebody and care for them, you can make a difference in their day. I’m the first person people see most days when I’m serving breakfast and I always try to smile at them because it can turn their day around.”
Luebbert joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Luebbert serves as a culinary specialist.
“I joined the Navy to travel and see the world,” said Luebbert. “I also wanted to meet good friends along the way.”
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.
Luebbert 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.”
Luebbert has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud I was able to advance in rank to petty officer second class,” said Luebbert. “That accomplishment helped me to teach and lead other sailors to achieve their goals.”
Luebbert can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a lot,” said Luebbert. “It’s given me an opportunity to do and see things I never thought I would. It’s also made me proud of myself. I’ve done a lot of great things in the Navy.”
Luebbert is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Mark and Sandy, and my wife, Clarissa,” added Luebbert. “I don’t think I would be here without my parents. I would have had a different career path without them. I wouldn’t be where I am without my wife and I’m thankful for her support through everything.”