SAN DIEGO - Airman Elijah Glass, a native of Powder Springs, Georgia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 50 (VRM-50).
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah Williams |
Glass graduated from McEachern High School in 2023.
Glass joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Glass serves as an aviation machinist's mate.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to continue the family tradition and to be a part of something greater than myself,” said Glass. "My father, mother, and brother all served within the Navy, and seeing the doors it opened for them with their service really inspired me."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Powder Springs.
“Growing up with military parents, I was taught the importance of being able to adapt to change due to the constant moving and being held to a higher standard,” said Glass.
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.
Glass 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.”
Glass has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest acomplishment in the Navy is all of the friends I have made along the way from boot camp to currently,” said Glass. "Being in the Navy, as opposed to a dependent, I at least now have a chance of staying in contact with them. It is also easier for them to understand why I am leaving."
Glass can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means doing something significant and giving back to my country,” said Glass. "Being willing to do the things that most people aren't and experiencing the challenge of the day-to-day tempo of the Navy keeps me motivated."
Glass is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my NJROTC teachers, Eric Geter and Brandon Harris, for molding me and believing in me the way they did,” added Glass. "I would also like to thank my parents for the mentorship and believing in me."
“I am working towards my qualifications with my job and being knowledgable at my craft,” said Glass. "I plan to use this to advance as high as possible within my naval career, hopefully becoming a master chief one day."
Glass joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Glass serves as an aviation machinist's mate.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to continue the family tradition and to be a part of something greater than myself,” said Glass. "My father, mother, and brother all served within the Navy, and seeing the doors it opened for them with their service really inspired me."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Powder Springs.
“Growing up with military parents, I was taught the importance of being able to adapt to change due to the constant moving and being held to a higher standard,” said Glass.
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.
Glass 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.”
Glass has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest acomplishment in the Navy is all of the friends I have made along the way from boot camp to currently,” said Glass. "Being in the Navy, as opposed to a dependent, I at least now have a chance of staying in contact with them. It is also easier for them to understand why I am leaving."
Glass can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means doing something significant and giving back to my country,” said Glass. "Being willing to do the things that most people aren't and experiencing the challenge of the day-to-day tempo of the Navy keeps me motivated."
Glass is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my NJROTC teachers, Eric Geter and Brandon Harris, for molding me and believing in me the way they did,” added Glass. "I would also like to thank my parents for the mentorship and believing in me."
“I am working towards my qualifications with my job and being knowledgable at my craft,” said Glass. "I plan to use this to advance as high as possible within my naval career, hopefully becoming a master chief one day."