SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Martinez, a native of Dallas, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM 50).
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah Williams |
Martinez graduated from Townview Magnet Center School of Health Professions in 2017.
Martinez joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Martinez serves as an naval air crewman (mechanical).
“I joined the Navy to develop myself and gain life experiences,” said Martinez. "I wanted to provide a strong base for my future. I wanted to travel around the country and visit Japan. The Navy has taken my to Japan, Guam and Bahrain."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Dallas.
“Growing up in Dallas I learned to be open to people and ask questions,” said Martinez. "It is important not to only grow individually, but also as a team. That teamwork played a huge role in my job. Flying with the pilots and the aircrew as a team helps us to conduct the mission safely and without errors."
According to Navy officials, members of VRM 50 fly and maintain the CMV-22B Osprey, a vertical takeoff and landing tilt-rotor aircraft. VRM aircraft have increased operational range, faster cargo loading and unloading, increased survivability and enhanced communications compared to the C-2A Greyhound.
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.
Martinez serves a Navy that operates 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.”
Martinez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy was safely and successfully conducting my first deployment, which was during the Covid pandemic,” said Martinez. "We made it back without any problems."
Martinez can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy mean upholding certain values,” said Martinez. "Honor, Courage, Commitment. They may have been words that they introduced to me when I joined, but they mean a lot to me now. I'll take these values with me when I get out of the Navy. It's about serving others, and not just myself."
Martinez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my sister, Alma Crystal Martinez,” added Martinez. ""She reminds me constantly that I am capable of a lot and I should feel encouraged to participate and do bigger things."
“The Navy has given me plenty of resources to create a solid base for my future,” said Martinez. I am taking knowledge and experience that will help me outside the Navy and enrich my future. Being in the Navy helped me understand what the service means, and to build my character while working towards a mission, and become a better person."
Martinez joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Martinez serves as an naval air crewman (mechanical).
“I joined the Navy to develop myself and gain life experiences,” said Martinez. "I wanted to provide a strong base for my future. I wanted to travel around the country and visit Japan. The Navy has taken my to Japan, Guam and Bahrain."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Dallas.
“Growing up in Dallas I learned to be open to people and ask questions,” said Martinez. "It is important not to only grow individually, but also as a team. That teamwork played a huge role in my job. Flying with the pilots and the aircrew as a team helps us to conduct the mission safely and without errors."
According to Navy officials, members of VRM 50 fly and maintain the CMV-22B Osprey, a vertical takeoff and landing tilt-rotor aircraft. VRM aircraft have increased operational range, faster cargo loading and unloading, increased survivability and enhanced communications compared to the C-2A Greyhound.
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.
Martinez serves a Navy that operates 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.”
Martinez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy was safely and successfully conducting my first deployment, which was during the Covid pandemic,” said Martinez. "We made it back without any problems."
Martinez can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy mean upholding certain values,” said Martinez. "Honor, Courage, Commitment. They may have been words that they introduced to me when I joined, but they mean a lot to me now. I'll take these values with me when I get out of the Navy. It's about serving others, and not just myself."
Martinez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my sister, Alma Crystal Martinez,” added Martinez. ""She reminds me constantly that I am capable of a lot and I should feel encouraged to participate and do bigger things."
“The Navy has given me plenty of resources to create a solid base for my future,” said Martinez. I am taking knowledge and experience that will help me outside the Navy and enrich my future. Being in the Navy helped me understand what the service means, and to build my character while working towards a mission, and become a better person."