SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McKessor, a native of Fairfax, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30 (VRM-30).
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah Williams |
McKessor graduated from Robinson Secondary High School in 2012.
McKessor joined the Navy five years ago. Today, McKessor serves as an aviation structural mechanic.
“I joined the Navy because I didn't have any direction in life and didn't have a career set up,” said McKessor. "I didn’t have anything to look forward to. I needed a career that actually meant something and allowed me to progress."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fairfax.
“My parents raised me well,” said McKessor. "Good work ethic, good manners, they really gave me a great upbringing and taught me to never give up."
According to Navy officials, members of VRM-30 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.
McKessor 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.”
McKessor has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is being able to join and graduate boot camp,” said McKessor. "Being able to say, 'Hey, I graduated boot camp, and I was able to join this branch.' That simple aspect of doing something that not everyone is able to do."
McKessor can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I am doing something not for myself, but that I am serving for something bigger than myself,” said McKessor. "Being able to say I am defending this great country is one of the greatest accomplishments I can say."
McKessor is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I would like to thank my beautiful wife, Lauren, my dad Robert; my mother, Irene; my grandfather Earnest who was also in the Navy; my grandmother Irene; and my brother Erik,” added McKessor. "They were my biggest supporters and been with me every step of the way."
McKessor joined the Navy five years ago. Today, McKessor serves as an aviation structural mechanic.
“I joined the Navy because I didn't have any direction in life and didn't have a career set up,” said McKessor. "I didn’t have anything to look forward to. I needed a career that actually meant something and allowed me to progress."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fairfax.
“My parents raised me well,” said McKessor. "Good work ethic, good manners, they really gave me a great upbringing and taught me to never give up."
According to Navy officials, members of VRM-30 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.
McKessor 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.”
McKessor has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is being able to join and graduate boot camp,” said McKessor. "Being able to say, 'Hey, I graduated boot camp, and I was able to join this branch.' That simple aspect of doing something that not everyone is able to do."
McKessor can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means that I am doing something not for myself, but that I am serving for something bigger than myself,” said McKessor. "Being able to say I am defending this great country is one of the greatest accomplishments I can say."
McKessor is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I would like to thank my beautiful wife, Lauren, my dad Robert; my mother, Irene; my grandfather Earnest who was also in the Navy; my grandmother Irene; and my brother Erik,” added McKessor. "They were my biggest supporters and been with me every step of the way."