BILOXI, Miss. - U.S. Navy aerographer’s mates are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
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| Photo by Aerographer’s Mate 1st Class Zenon Perez |
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Perez is a native of Manhattan, New York.
Perez graduated from the Unit Center for Urban Technology in 2010.
Perez joined the Navy four years ago.
“I joined the Navy to have a meaningful career and travel around to see new countries," said Perez.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Manhattan.
“I've learned that you can always be in a worse situation and to take nothing for granted, and to always have respect,” said Perez.
Navy aerographer's mates are experts in meteorology and oceanography who provide environmental information to support Navy missions. They collect, record and analyze weather and oceanographic information.
Perez is an aerographer's mate currently stationed at CNATTU Kessler serving as a student.
Perez graduated from the Unit Center for Urban Technology in 2010.
Perez joined the Navy four years ago.
“I joined the Navy to have a meaningful career and travel around to see new countries," said Perez.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Manhattan.
“I've learned that you can always be in a worse situation and to take nothing for granted, and to always have respect,” said Perez.
Navy aerographer's mates are experts in meteorology and oceanography who provide environmental information to support Navy missions. They collect, record and analyze weather and oceanographic information.
Perez is an aerographer's mate currently stationed at CNATTU Kessler serving as a student.
CNATTU Kessler is a training command that falls under Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), the largest shore command in the Navy with more than 24,000 military and staff personnel at more than 624 subordinate activities, sites, talent acquisition groups, stations, and detachments throughout the world. NETC recruits, trains and delivers those who serve our nation, taking them from "street to fleet" by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters.
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.
Perez 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.”
Perez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“During my time on board USS Ronald Reagan, I was able to teach other sailors on new products that I made,” said Perez.
Perez can take pride in serving America through military service.
“For me, it means being able to help my family and it gives me a chance to grow as a person,” said Perez.
Perez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
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.
Perez 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.”
Perez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“During my time on board USS Ronald Reagan, I was able to teach other sailors on new products that I made,” said Perez.
Perez can take pride in serving America through military service.
“For me, it means being able to help my family and it gives me a chance to grow as a person,” said Perez.
Perez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my mother, father, brother, sister, and my long-time friends from middle and high school for dealing with an annoying teenager,” said Perez. “I know that I am now making them proud.”