SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 3rd Class Danny Tallant, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, serves aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating out of San Diego, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
Tallant graduated from Air Academy High School in 2013.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Colorado Springs.
“I played soccer and ran track in high school which taught me the importance of working as a team, honesty and keeping a positive attitude,” Tallant said. "Working as a team is important in the Navy because there are never any one-man tasks. Everything we do requires teamwork. Staying positive is important because it creates better attitudes among the team and brings others up. Lastly, honesty is important because lying always makes situations worse.”
Tallant joined the Navy three and a half years ago. Today, Tallant serves as an aviation boatswain's mate (equipment).
“I joined the Navy to travel the world and to take advantage of all the benefits that came with it,” Tallant said. “I wanted to set myself up for a better future and I knew the Navy could help me do that.”
Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces. For more than 100 years, they have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.
According to Navy officials, aircraft carriers are versatile and have unique mission capabilities that make them a more strategic asset for the Navy than fixed-site bases. They are often the first response in a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. In addition, no other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized aircraft carrier’s speed, endurance, agility and combat capability of its air wing.
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.
Tallant has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of being Sailor of the Month for USS Abraham Lincoln and becoming a Shellback,” Tallant said. "Being named Sailor of the Month makes me proud because it was my first recognition in the Navy. I am also proud of crossing the equator and becoming a Shellback because it is not something a lot of people get to do. My wife has been in the Navy for seven years and she has never done it.”
Tallant 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 makes me feel confident, ambitious and proud of myself,” Tallant said.
Tallant is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my wife and family for making me a better person and for keeping me motivated,” Tallant added.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Colorado Springs.
“I played soccer and ran track in high school which taught me the importance of working as a team, honesty and keeping a positive attitude,” Tallant said. "Working as a team is important in the Navy because there are never any one-man tasks. Everything we do requires teamwork. Staying positive is important because it creates better attitudes among the team and brings others up. Lastly, honesty is important because lying always makes situations worse.”
Tallant joined the Navy three and a half years ago. Today, Tallant serves as an aviation boatswain's mate (equipment).
“I joined the Navy to travel the world and to take advantage of all the benefits that came with it,” Tallant said. “I wanted to set myself up for a better future and I knew the Navy could help me do that.”
Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces. For more than 100 years, they have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.
According to Navy officials, aircraft carriers are versatile and have unique mission capabilities that make them a more strategic asset for the Navy than fixed-site bases. They are often the first response in a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. In addition, no other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized aircraft carrier’s speed, endurance, agility and combat capability of its air wing.
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.
Tallant has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am proud of being Sailor of the Month for USS Abraham Lincoln and becoming a Shellback,” Tallant said. "Being named Sailor of the Month makes me proud because it was my first recognition in the Navy. I am also proud of crossing the equator and becoming a Shellback because it is not something a lot of people get to do. My wife has been in the Navy for seven years and she has never done it.”
Tallant 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 makes me feel confident, ambitious and proud of myself,” Tallant said.
Tallant is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.“I want to thank my wife and family for making me a better person and for keeping me motivated,” Tallant added.