SAN DIEGO – Airman Destin Kramer, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 41).
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah Williams |
Kramer graduated from Mandarin High School in 2012.
Kramer joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Kramer serves as a naval aircrewman tactical helicopter.
“A lot of factors inspired me to join the navy, especially my father,” said Kramer. "Back in the day, he was an electricians’ mate. Over the years, hearing him tell the stories of his service, I gravitated to it. I also want to help other people and this is a great way to do it while I better myself and I have a meaningful job that I enjoy."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Jacksonville.
“Growing up, I learned to be the hardest worker in the room,” said Kramer. "You may not get a lot of recognition, but eventually, hard work will help open the door. It also helps me sleep at night knowing I gave my all to support the people around me."
According to Navy officials, members of HSM 41 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.
Kramer serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
Kramer joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Kramer serves as a naval aircrewman tactical helicopter.
“A lot of factors inspired me to join the navy, especially my father,” said Kramer. "Back in the day, he was an electricians’ mate. Over the years, hearing him tell the stories of his service, I gravitated to it. I also want to help other people and this is a great way to do it while I better myself and I have a meaningful job that I enjoy."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Jacksonville.
“Growing up, I learned to be the hardest worker in the room,” said Kramer. "You may not get a lot of recognition, but eventually, hard work will help open the door. It also helps me sleep at night knowing I gave my all to support the people around me."
According to Navy officials, members of HSM 41 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.
Kramer 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.”
Kramer has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is graduating aviation rescue swimmer school,” said Kramer. "I took two tries, and not everyone gets the chance to do it a second time. The command I was at made sure I got the opportunity to succeed. They saw the hard work I put in and supported me."
Kramer can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy is a way I can serve others,” said Kramer. "I put my best forward and it gives people outside the Navy to see their Navy and be proud of it. Our motto in search and rescue is, 'so others may live.'"
Kramer is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to shout out my dad, Tom Amason,” added Kramer. "He really helped me understand how I function and helped me understand where I would be well placed in the Navy."
Kramer has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is graduating aviation rescue swimmer school,” said Kramer. "I took two tries, and not everyone gets the chance to do it a second time. The command I was at made sure I got the opportunity to succeed. They saw the hard work I put in and supported me."
Kramer can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy is a way I can serve others,” said Kramer. "I put my best forward and it gives people outside the Navy to see their Navy and be proud of it. Our motto in search and rescue is, 'so others may live.'"
Kramer is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to shout out my dad, Tom Amason,” added Kramer. "He really helped me understand how I function and helped me understand where I would be well placed in the Navy."