GULFPORT, Miss. - Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Petty Officer 3rd Class Ty Zirkle, a Muncie, Indiana, native is one of those sailors.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Yale |
Zirkle is a builder currently serving with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 at the headquarters for naval construction forces in Gulfport, Mississippi, that serves as a home base for the Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
Zirkle graduated from Indiana Christian Academy in 2022.
Zirkle joined the Navy two years ago.
“I wanted to kickstart my career by learning more trades and developing leadership skills," said Zirkle.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Muncie.
“The biggest lesson I learned was a hard work ethic from working on a farm and at a construction company,” said Zirkle.
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.
Zirkle 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.”
Zirkle has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Three times a week, I lead 80 to 90 personnel in athletics and physical activity as a command fitness leader,” said Zirkle. "I am very proud to be involved with my command and push my peers to be physically mission-ready at all times.”
Zirkle can take pride in serving America through military service.“Serving in the Navy means I can better myself and encourage others to push themselves,” added Zirkle.
Zirkle joined the Navy two years ago.
“I wanted to kickstart my career by learning more trades and developing leadership skills," said Zirkle.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Muncie.
“The biggest lesson I learned was a hard work ethic from working on a farm and at a construction company,” said Zirkle.
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.
Zirkle 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.”
Zirkle has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Three times a week, I lead 80 to 90 personnel in athletics and physical activity as a command fitness leader,” said Zirkle. "I am very proud to be involved with my command and push my peers to be physically mission-ready at all times.”
Zirkle can take pride in serving America through military service.“Serving in the Navy means I can better myself and encourage others to push themselves,” added Zirkle.