SAN DIEGO - Chief Petty Officer James Arbuckle, a native of Joshua Tree, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Base San Diego.
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Arbuckle graduated from Black Rock High School in 2004.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Joshua Tree.
“I had a good family and friend structure growing up,” Arbuckle said. “Having that foundation made my transition into the Navy easier because you have to have a good community of people around you to be able to complete missions and succeed.”
Arbuckle joined the Navy 20 years ago. Today, Arbuckle serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to explore opportunities outside of my hometown,” Arbuckle said.
Naval Base San Diego is the U.S. Navy’s largest base on the West Coast and is homeport to the Pacific Fleet Surface Navy with 56 U.S. Navy ships and two auxiliary vessels including USNS Mercy. The base is also home to more than 200 tenant commands, each having specific and specialized fleet support purposes.
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.
Arbuckle has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“One of my proudest accomplishments in the Navy is making chief because it was a goal I had since I first enlisted in the Navy,” Arbuckle said. “I am also proud of meeting my wife and always having a family structure to go home to because I know not everyone in the Navy has that.”
Arbuckle 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 as a chief means the opportunity to mentor and guide junior sailors while preparing them for the future,” Arbuckle said.
Arbuckle is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, Twyla, for everything she has done for me and for being my teammate in life,” Arbuckle added. “I also want to thank my parents, Dennis and Diane, for raising me to be motivated and for instilling strong morals in me. Lastly, I want to thank all the mentors I’ve had who have helped guide me in my career.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Joshua Tree.
“I had a good family and friend structure growing up,” Arbuckle said. “Having that foundation made my transition into the Navy easier because you have to have a good community of people around you to be able to complete missions and succeed.”
Arbuckle joined the Navy 20 years ago. Today, Arbuckle serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to explore opportunities outside of my hometown,” Arbuckle said.
Naval Base San Diego is the U.S. Navy’s largest base on the West Coast and is homeport to the Pacific Fleet Surface Navy with 56 U.S. Navy ships and two auxiliary vessels including USNS Mercy. The base is also home to more than 200 tenant commands, each having specific and specialized fleet support purposes.
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.
Arbuckle has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“One of my proudest accomplishments in the Navy is making chief because it was a goal I had since I first enlisted in the Navy,” Arbuckle said. “I am also proud of meeting my wife and always having a family structure to go home to because I know not everyone in the Navy has that.”
Arbuckle 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 as a chief means the opportunity to mentor and guide junior sailors while preparing them for the future,” Arbuckle said.
Arbuckle is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, Twyla, for everything she has done for me and for being my teammate in life,” Arbuckle added. “I also want to thank my parents, Dennis and Diane, for raising me to be motivated and for instilling strong morals in me. Lastly, I want to thank all the mentors I’ve had who have helped guide me in my career.”