SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 3rd Class Teague Bullard, a native of San Tan Valley, Arizona, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49.
Bullard graduated from Combs High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in San Tan Valley.
“Growing up, I learned how to have a strong work ethic,” Bullard said. “My hometown instilled the importance of work ethic at an early age and how employing diligence in everything you do will always lead to success.”
Bullard joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Bullard serves as a naval air crewman (tactical helicopter).
“I joined the Navy for educational opportunities,” Bullard said. “The Navy provides educational opportunities and a fun and dynamic job at the same time.”
Members of HSM-49 fly and maintain the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, the Navy’s most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform. The Navy MH-60R is able to perform many different missions. Some of the most common operations include strikes on maritime targets, submarine hunting and attack, electronic warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuations and supply support.
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.
Bullard has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is graduating rescue swimmer school,” Bullard said. “The schooling was the most intensive experience I had so far. After passing that school, I knew I had the ability to pass anything that may come my way in the future.”
Bullard serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“For me, serving in the Navy means learning independence,” Bullard said. “The military trains you not only on how to succeed in your professional life but also in your personal life. You have to learn how to balance several demands at once and how to prioritize the requirements around you.”
Bullard is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my fiancée, Alyssa Maier,” Bullard added. “She has been supportive every step of the way and provided the support necessary to fulfill my duties.”
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
Bullard graduated from Combs High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in San Tan Valley.
“Growing up, I learned how to have a strong work ethic,” Bullard said. “My hometown instilled the importance of work ethic at an early age and how employing diligence in everything you do will always lead to success.”
Bullard joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Bullard serves as a naval air crewman (tactical helicopter).
“I joined the Navy for educational opportunities,” Bullard said. “The Navy provides educational opportunities and a fun and dynamic job at the same time.”
Members of HSM-49 fly and maintain the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, the Navy’s most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform. The Navy MH-60R is able to perform many different missions. Some of the most common operations include strikes on maritime targets, submarine hunting and attack, electronic warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuations and supply support.
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.
Bullard has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is graduating rescue swimmer school,” Bullard said. “The schooling was the most intensive experience I had so far. After passing that school, I knew I had the ability to pass anything that may come my way in the future.”
Bullard serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“For me, serving in the Navy means learning independence,” Bullard said. “The military trains you not only on how to succeed in your professional life but also in your personal life. You have to learn how to balance several demands at once and how to prioritize the requirements around you.”
Bullard is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my fiancée, Alyssa Maier,” Bullard added. “She has been supportive every step of the way and provided the support necessary to fulfill my duties.”