SAN DIEGO – Lieutenant Conner Guidry, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 35).
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah Williams |
Guidry graduated from American Heritage High School in 2015.
Guidry joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Guidry serves as an polit.
“My dad was an Airforce polit, my grandfather was in Army aviation and I wanted stay in military aviation,” said Guidry. "Joining the Navy allowed me to the be first naval aviator while also keeping up the tradition of military aviation. I had a lifelong dream of being a pilot. But I also get to be a naval officer, and opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise. But as a naval officer, our first job is to help our sailors and lead. The best part is working with other countries and representing the U.S. and Navy on an internal stage. When I deployed earlier this year, I got to work with the Korean and Japanese military. Last year, here in San Diego, I got to work with the Chilean military."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fort Lauderdale.
“From Fort Lauderdale, we have a rich history of naval aviation,” said Guidry. "Having the respect for the dangers of naval aviation is something we are familiar with. Being on the coast, we have a respect for the environment we operate in. Water survival is a big part of our job. We have to take things seriously, and troubleshoot very quickly. Coming from Fort Lauderdale, I came to the Navy with a respect for the ocean."
According to Navy officials, members of HSM 35 fly and maintain the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, the Navy’s most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform. The Navy MH-60R is able to perform many different missions. Some of the most common operations include strikes on maritime targets, submarine hunting and attack, electronic warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuations and supply support.
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.
Guidry 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.”
Guidry has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy was conducting a lifesaving medical evacuation of a sailor while on deployment,” said Guidry. "Getting that sailor out on time and over to medical facilities that could administer the proper care in the time we did helped to save his life. And, working with the Korean military, we did a largescale maritime exercise, and I got to land on a Korean ship. Being able to train and demonstrate our interoperability showed the strength of our service."
Guidry can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the military means representing our country and defending the principals that our country was founded on,” said Guidry. "Being in n institution that defend our country allows me to be at the forefront of international relations. I get to work alongside people who share a pride in this country and reverence for what we stand for."
Guidry is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank the founders of my high school, the Laurie family because the school instilled in me a value for responsibility and higher-level learning,” added Guidry. "I also want to thank my dad, Paul Guidry. He instilled my love for aviation, taking me to the airport at a young age. I've always loved aviation."
Guidry joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Guidry serves as an polit.
“My dad was an Airforce polit, my grandfather was in Army aviation and I wanted stay in military aviation,” said Guidry. "Joining the Navy allowed me to the be first naval aviator while also keeping up the tradition of military aviation. I had a lifelong dream of being a pilot. But I also get to be a naval officer, and opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise. But as a naval officer, our first job is to help our sailors and lead. The best part is working with other countries and representing the U.S. and Navy on an internal stage. When I deployed earlier this year, I got to work with the Korean and Japanese military. Last year, here in San Diego, I got to work with the Chilean military."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fort Lauderdale.
“From Fort Lauderdale, we have a rich history of naval aviation,” said Guidry. "Having the respect for the dangers of naval aviation is something we are familiar with. Being on the coast, we have a respect for the environment we operate in. Water survival is a big part of our job. We have to take things seriously, and troubleshoot very quickly. Coming from Fort Lauderdale, I came to the Navy with a respect for the ocean."
According to Navy officials, members of HSM 35 fly and maintain the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, the Navy’s most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform. The Navy MH-60R is able to perform many different missions. Some of the most common operations include strikes on maritime targets, submarine hunting and attack, electronic warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuations and supply support.
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.
Guidry 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.”
Guidry has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy was conducting a lifesaving medical evacuation of a sailor while on deployment,” said Guidry. "Getting that sailor out on time and over to medical facilities that could administer the proper care in the time we did helped to save his life. And, working with the Korean military, we did a largescale maritime exercise, and I got to land on a Korean ship. Being able to train and demonstrate our interoperability showed the strength of our service."
Guidry can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the military means representing our country and defending the principals that our country was founded on,” said Guidry. "Being in n institution that defend our country allows me to be at the forefront of international relations. I get to work alongside people who share a pride in this country and reverence for what we stand for."
Guidry is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank the founders of my high school, the Laurie family because the school instilled in me a value for responsibility and higher-level learning,” added Guidry. "I also want to thank my dad, Paul Guidry. He instilled my love for aviation, taking me to the airport at a young age. I've always loved aviation."