Millington, Tenn. - Hospitalman Jacob Vonderheide, a native of Maricopa, Arizona, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.
Vonderheide graduated from Maricopa High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Maricopa.
“I joined the Navy because my family has a history of service, whether it be my aunts and uncles that serve in law enforcement or the many family members that served in our nation's armed forces and those that served in foreign armed forces,” said Vonderheide. "I have always been patriotic as well so I believe that if you love something you should fight for it."
Vonderheide joined the Navy less than one year ago. Today, Vonderheide serves as a ceremonial guardsman.
“It means doing my duty to help my fellow service members complete whatever mission we are tasked with,” said Vonderheide.
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.
Vonderheide 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 Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Vonderheide has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of being able to call myself a guardsman, most people in the fleet don’t even know about us,” said Vonderheide. "Less than 1% of 1% can call themselves a guardsman and I have the honor and privilege to be one of those few"
Vonderheide can take pride in serving America through military service.
“I think the best thing about this command is the prestigious people you see on an almost daily basis,” said Vonderheide. "Most people would never have thought that they’d see themselves being there at the arrival sight of say the British Royal family."
Vonderheide is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"Teamwork and asking for help, because just because you may feel like you are alone and need to do it all by yourself, there are others who have been where you have been and can help you push past whatever it is you are struggling with," said Vonderheide.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Maricopa.
“I joined the Navy because my family has a history of service, whether it be my aunts and uncles that serve in law enforcement or the many family members that served in our nation's armed forces and those that served in foreign armed forces,” said Vonderheide. "I have always been patriotic as well so I believe that if you love something you should fight for it."
Vonderheide joined the Navy less than one year ago. Today, Vonderheide serves as a ceremonial guardsman.
“It means doing my duty to help my fellow service members complete whatever mission we are tasked with,” said Vonderheide.
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.
Vonderheide 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 Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Vonderheide has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of being able to call myself a guardsman, most people in the fleet don’t even know about us,” said Vonderheide. "Less than 1% of 1% can call themselves a guardsman and I have the honor and privilege to be one of those few"
Vonderheide can take pride in serving America through military service.
“I think the best thing about this command is the prestigious people you see on an almost daily basis,” said Vonderheide. "Most people would never have thought that they’d see themselves being there at the arrival sight of say the British Royal family."
Vonderheide is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"Teamwork and asking for help, because just because you may feel like you are alone and need to do it all by yourself, there are others who have been where you have been and can help you push past whatever it is you are struggling with," said Vonderheide.