GULFPORT, Miss. - Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Petty Officer 1st Class Jay Murphy, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, native is one of those sailors.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrew Waters |
Murphy is an engineering aid currently serving with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 at the headquarters for naval construction forces in Gulfport, Mississippi, that serves as a home base for the Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
Murphy graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2008.
Murphy joined the Navy 16 years ago.
“I joined the Navy to travel and see the world," said Murphy.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Philadelphia.
“My grandmother would tell me, ‘Respect is not earned, it is given,’” said Murphy. “You have no reason to disrespect a person you do not know, respect is earned.”
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.
Murphy 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.”
Murphy has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is seeing my junior sailors succeed,” said Murphy.
Murphy can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means being better and being a part of something that is making a positive change,” said Murphy. "It’s about giving back and helping others and not making the same mistake you've made."“My top favorite places I've traveled to since being in the Navy have been Japan, Norway, Ethiopia, Bahrain and Australia,” added Murphy.
Murphy joined the Navy 16 years ago.
“I joined the Navy to travel and see the world," said Murphy.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Philadelphia.
“My grandmother would tell me, ‘Respect is not earned, it is given,’” said Murphy. “You have no reason to disrespect a person you do not know, respect is earned.”
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.
Murphy 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.”
Murphy has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is seeing my junior sailors succeed,” said Murphy.
Murphy can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means being better and being a part of something that is making a positive change,” said Murphy. "It’s about giving back and helping others and not making the same mistake you've made."“My top favorite places I've traveled to since being in the Navy have been Japan, Norway, Ethiopia, Bahrain and Australia,” added Murphy.