GULFPORT, Miss. - Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport, located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is home to the Atlantic Fleet "Seabees" (a play the C and B initials).
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Whether serving in the construction force or in a supporting role, the sailors of NCBC Gulfport personify the "Can-Do" motto of Seabees and are ready to deploy and serve globally.
As a master-at-arms, Mayberry is a member of the NCBC Gulfport's Navy Security Force (NSF). NSF processes more than 1 million access control transactions and conducts more than 50 security drills each year to keep the installation's personnel and families safe.
Mayberry graduated from Blue Springs High School in 2016.
Mayberry joined the Navy over two years ago.
“After I graduated from college, I wanted to do something in my life and to make an impact,” said Mayberry.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Kansas City.
“I learned that as much as you keep your head down and work hard, remember to look up every now and then to see how far you have come,” said Mayberry.
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.
Mayberry 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.”
Mayberry has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is having the opportunity to have great mentors that have led me to be selected for Blue Jacket of the Quarter and being nominated for Sailor of the Quarter,” said Mayberry.
Mayberry can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy is a commitment to serving others, helping the next man up and the next generation,” said Mayberry.
Mayberry is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I'd like to thank my family back home for all the lessons that I got to learn from them and all the love and support,” said Mayberry. "I'd like to thank my wife, Carley, and my kids, Dru and Duke, for their continuous ever-flowing love and support.”“I am currently in the process of getting a master's degree in psychology and continuing to be the best father and husband I can be,” added Mayberry.