SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 3rd Class Treasure Johnson, a native of Columbia, Mississippi, serves aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, currently operating out of San Diego, California.
Johnson graduated from Columbia High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Columbia.
“I come from a religious background and was brought up on the Ten Commandments,” Johnson said. “Over time, I’ve learned to not only be persistent but to be consistent as well.”
Johnson joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Johnson serves as a damage controlman.
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Johnson graduated from Columbia High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Columbia.
“I come from a religious background and was brought up on the Ten Commandments,” Johnson said. “Over time, I’ve learned to not only be persistent but to be consistent as well.”
Johnson joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Johnson serves as a damage controlman.
“I joined the Navy to work with superheroes, the ones without capes,” Johnson said. “I also joined because I wanted to work with people with integrity and to have the opportunity to travel.”
Boxer plays a crucial role in projecting power and maintaining presence for naval forces. It serves as the cornerstone of amphibious operations, capable of carrying Marines, their equipment, and aircraft to execute a wide range of missions, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to full-scale amphibious assaults. This ship enables forces to rapidly deploy and sustain operations in littoral (near-shore) environments, providing a versatile platform for achieving strategic objectives across the globe.
Resembling a small aircraft carrier, Boxer’s crew is made up of approximately 1,200 officers and enlisted personnel and can accommodate up to 1,800 Marines.
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.
Johnson has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishments are fighting a fire on the USS Makin Island in 2023 and cooking my first Thanksgiving dinner the next day, having three warfare pins and making the rank of petty officer third class,” Johnson said. “First and foremost, I am a respectful, young woman, and immediately after that, I am a damage controlman in the U.S. Navy. The best of both worlds!”
Johnson serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“I love my job, and I look forward to meeting the next sailor who joins and works with our superheroes, the ones without the capes,” Johnson said.
Johnson is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“First and foremost, I would like to give a shoutout to God,” Johnson added. “I would also like to give a shoutout to my family, my chain of command and deck department on board USS Makin Island from 2021 to 2023, my chain of command on board USS Anchorage from 2022 to 2023, and my chain of command here on board USS Boxer, from 2023 till now.”
Boxer plays a crucial role in projecting power and maintaining presence for naval forces. It serves as the cornerstone of amphibious operations, capable of carrying Marines, their equipment, and aircraft to execute a wide range of missions, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to full-scale amphibious assaults. This ship enables forces to rapidly deploy and sustain operations in littoral (near-shore) environments, providing a versatile platform for achieving strategic objectives across the globe.
Resembling a small aircraft carrier, Boxer’s crew is made up of approximately 1,200 officers and enlisted personnel and can accommodate up to 1,800 Marines.
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.
Johnson has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishments are fighting a fire on the USS Makin Island in 2023 and cooking my first Thanksgiving dinner the next day, having three warfare pins and making the rank of petty officer third class,” Johnson said. “First and foremost, I am a respectful, young woman, and immediately after that, I am a damage controlman in the U.S. Navy. The best of both worlds!”
Johnson serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“I love my job, and I look forward to meeting the next sailor who joins and works with our superheroes, the ones without the capes,” Johnson said.
Johnson is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“First and foremost, I would like to give a shoutout to God,” Johnson added. “I would also like to give a shoutout to my family, my chain of command and deck department on board USS Makin Island from 2021 to 2023, my chain of command on board USS Anchorage from 2022 to 2023, and my chain of command here on board USS Boxer, from 2023 till now.”