MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jinaki Boston, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) Williamsburg, Virginia.
Boston is a 2008 graduate of Southside Academy.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Baltimore.
"I learned to go out, see the world and don't come back," Boston said. "Life is more than Baltimore city, more specifically Cherry Hill Homes, where I was raised."
Boston joined the Navy 12 years ago.
"Originally, I joined the Navy just to wear the Dress White uniform, but now, that I've been in over 12 years, it has been worth far more than just wearing the uniform," Boston said.
Today, Boston serves as a logistics specialist.
Headed by Capt. Christopher Barnes, NMRLC develops, acquires, produces, fields, sustains, and provides enduring lifecycle support of medical materiel solutions to the Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and Joint Forces in high-end competition, crisis, and combat. At the forefront of Navy Medicine’s strategic evolution, NMRLC is well-positioned to be the Joint Force’s premier integrated medical logistics support activity.
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.
Boston serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
Boston has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is certainly sitting back watching the junior sailors that I've mentored flourish," Boston said.
Boston can take pride in serving America through military service.
"To me, serving in the Navy means that everything of substance is built by more than oneself," Boston said. "Helping someone still helps you. For all who come across this story, know that God is still working on things for you. Don't miss your mark."
Boston is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"I'd like to give a shoutout to God," Boston added. "I'd also like to thank my mom, my siblings, Aunt Kesha, Aunt Maria, my godmother, Mrs. Burns, and my favorite little people: Tanae, Paiton, Naomi and Tailaa."