MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Petty Officer 1st Class Shantele Moore, a native of Kinston, North Caroliona, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo, Detachment Twentynine Palms, California.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Kinston.
“The world is bigger than where you're born and raised,'" said Moore.
Moore joined the Navy 13 years ago. Today, Moore serves as a hospital corpsman.
“It was an opportunity to do something greater than I was at the time," said Moore.
The mission of the EMF is to provide standardized, modular, flexible theater hospitalization and health service support functionality to an advanced base environment throughout the full range of military operations, according to Navy officials. The mobile medical facility has a 150-bed capacity and includes operating rooms, radiology imaging and lab capabilities.
Operation Keen Sword is a biennial exercise that began in 1986 to increase combat readiness and improve the working relationship between U.S. and Japanese forces. This year’s training was expected to draw 12,000 U.S. and 33,000 Japanese troops, 40 vessels and 370 aircraft, according to a Joint Staff news release issued on Sept. 26. This year, U.S. sailors and counterparts, treated Marines and Japanese troops with simulated burn, blast and gunshot wounds from an imagined battle. The combined medical team simulated 100 surgeries, treatments for more than 250 patients, and conducted more than 500 casualty movement events. The combined effort, goodwill, and teamwork contributed to the overall success of the exercise.
"HM1 Moore helped expedite the patient flow inside the Intensive Care Unit. Her job was very important as we collaborated with our Japanese Self-Defense Force medical assets," said EMF Bravo Command Master Chief Shannon Bia.
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.
Moore 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.”
Moore has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"My proudest accomplishment was being mapped to 2nd class after only 9 months aboard my ship," said Moore.
Moore can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means providing my daughter a privileged life in which she doesn't have to struggle," said Moore.
Moore is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.