SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Rocio Mejia, a native of Salinas, California, 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 |
Mejia graduated from North Salinas High School in 2013.
Mejia joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Mejia serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“I joined the Navy because I was searching for direction,” said Mejia. "I saw my brother go through marine boot camp in 2017. This inspired me to make the leap to join. I was also really fascinated by WWII history."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Salinas.
“I am happy that I started a little later with more experience and maturity coming in,” said Mejia. "Salinas is known for migrant workers, and seeing them really inspired me to work hard my whole life."
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.
Mejia 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.”
Mejia has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is my leadership recognition of my drive,” said Mejia. "I am in charge of the rest of the workplace as a second class, and having my leaders recognize that is amazing."
Mejia can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a career,” said Mejia. "I love what I do, I'm motivated by my daughter, and I know that I want to keep moving forward and advance to chief petty officer or officer one day."
Mejia is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my family for all of the support throughout the last seven years and for making the time to visit,” added Mejia. "I would also like to thank master chief Matthew Brockman and senior chief Niquita Hopkins for the mentorship and guidance they provided.
“I am pursuing my associate's degree in aviation maintenance,” said Mejia. "I am planning to use this to advance my naval career."
Mejia joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Mejia serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“I joined the Navy because I was searching for direction,” said Mejia. "I saw my brother go through marine boot camp in 2017. This inspired me to make the leap to join. I was also really fascinated by WWII history."
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Salinas.
“I am happy that I started a little later with more experience and maturity coming in,” said Mejia. "Salinas is known for migrant workers, and seeing them really inspired me to work hard my whole life."
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.
Mejia 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.”
Mejia has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is my leadership recognition of my drive,” said Mejia. "I am in charge of the rest of the workplace as a second class, and having my leaders recognize that is amazing."
Mejia can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a career,” said Mejia. "I love what I do, I'm motivated by my daughter, and I know that I want to keep moving forward and advance to chief petty officer or officer one day."
Mejia is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my family for all of the support throughout the last seven years and for making the time to visit,” added Mejia. "I would also like to thank master chief Matthew Brockman and senior chief Niquita Hopkins for the mentorship and guidance they provided.
“I am pursuing my associate's degree in aviation maintenance,” said Mejia. "I am planning to use this to advance my naval career."