SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Jordan, a native of Sacramento, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-73 Battlecats).
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah Williams |
Jordan graduated from Grant Union High School in 2003.
Jordan joined the Navy 21 years ago. Today, Jordan serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“I joined the Navy to make a better life for myself and my children's future,” said Jordan. "Setting them up financially, medically, and educationally takes stress off of my plate and makes the job worth it."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Sacramento.
“I learned to be grateful for the little things and never expect anything from just doing your job,” said Jordan. "During deployments building a routine is crucial. Remaining positive and knowing that your day is whatever you make of it."
According to Navy officials, members of HSM-73 Battlecats 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.
Jordan 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.”
Jordan has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is helping all of those who have worked with me and helping them advance their career,” said Jordan. "Seeing people succeed when they don't think they can and remain positive is worth it."
Jordan can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a lot to me,” said Jordan. "It gives me the chance to provide a better life for my family, especially my two boys. It lets me give them a better upbringing than what I had."
Jordan is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank everyone who helped guide me through my career and all of the friends and mentors I have met along the way,” added Jordan. "I would also like to thank my parents, Mary Jordan and Michael Copeland. Their words of encouragement helped me get as far as I have in the Navy."
“My goal is to earn my associate's in general studies,” said Jordan. "I want to use this to become a local law enforcement officer."
Jordan joined the Navy 21 years ago. Today, Jordan serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“I joined the Navy to make a better life for myself and my children's future,” said Jordan. "Setting them up financially, medically, and educationally takes stress off of my plate and makes the job worth it."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Sacramento.
“I learned to be grateful for the little things and never expect anything from just doing your job,” said Jordan. "During deployments building a routine is crucial. Remaining positive and knowing that your day is whatever you make of it."
According to Navy officials, members of HSM-73 Battlecats 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.
Jordan 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.”
Jordan has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is helping all of those who have worked with me and helping them advance their career,” said Jordan. "Seeing people succeed when they don't think they can and remain positive is worth it."
Jordan can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a lot to me,” said Jordan. "It gives me the chance to provide a better life for my family, especially my two boys. It lets me give them a better upbringing than what I had."
Jordan is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank everyone who helped guide me through my career and all of the friends and mentors I have met along the way,” added Jordan. "I would also like to thank my parents, Mary Jordan and Michael Copeland. Their words of encouragement helped me get as far as I have in the Navy."
“My goal is to earn my associate's in general studies,” said Jordan. "I want to use this to become a local law enforcement officer."