SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Emily Gonzalez, a native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Point Loma.
Gonzalez graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School in 2020.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Allentown.
“I learned growing up not to let small things impact the bigger picture,” Gonzalez said. “In the Navy, there are a lot of small problems that pop up every day, but you can’t let them affect your whole day.”
Gonzalez joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Gonzalez serves as an engineman.
“I joined the Navy for stability,” Gonzalez said.
Naval Base Point Loma provides support to 70 U.S. Pacific Fleet commands headquartered on the base, including five nuclear-powered fast attack submarines. The base is also home to Cabrillo National Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which averages more than 1.2 million visitors annually.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
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.
Gonzalez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of making petty officer second class in two years because normally it takes four to five years,” Gonzalez said. “Putting on second class also showed that my hard work paid off.”
Gonzalez serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy gave me and my family a lot of stability and it was a big stepping stone to becoming an adult,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my husband, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Anthony Gonzalez for his support throughout my career,” Gonzalez added. “It’s not always easy but he helps me get through.”
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Gonzalez graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School in 2020.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Allentown.
“I learned growing up not to let small things impact the bigger picture,” Gonzalez said. “In the Navy, there are a lot of small problems that pop up every day, but you can’t let them affect your whole day.”
Gonzalez joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Gonzalez serves as an engineman.
“I joined the Navy for stability,” Gonzalez said.
Naval Base Point Loma provides support to 70 U.S. Pacific Fleet commands headquartered on the base, including five nuclear-powered fast attack submarines. The base is also home to Cabrillo National Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which averages more than 1.2 million visitors annually.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
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.
Gonzalez has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of making petty officer second class in two years because normally it takes four to five years,” Gonzalez said. “Putting on second class also showed that my hard work paid off.”
Gonzalez serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy gave me and my family a lot of stability and it was a big stepping stone to becoming an adult,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my husband, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Anthony Gonzalez for his support throughout my career,” Gonzalez added. “It’s not always easy but he helps me get through.”