MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jinaki Boston, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, serves with Navy Medicine at Navy Medical Readiness Logistics Command, where Boston supports operational readiness through logistics planning and sustainment.
Boston graduated from Southside Academy in 2008.
With 12 years of naval service, Boston said the decision to join the Navy began with a simple motivation that grew into something much deeper.
“Originally, I joined the Navy just to wear the dress white uniform,” Boston said. “But now that I’ve been in over 12 years, it has been worth far more than just wearing the uniform.”
Boston said perseverance has been a guiding principle throughout the journey.
“‘Sometimes you have to work, and you have to fall, and it has to hurt,’” Boston said. “I carry this quote with me always to remind me that the harder things to do in life still count.”
Boston said a recent milestone stands out as a proud accomplishment.
“One of my proudest accomplishments in the Navy is most recently being advanced to the next paygrade, first class petty officer,” Boston said.
Serving in the Navy carries a strong sense of shared purpose.
“To me, serving in the Navy means that everything of substance is built by more than oneself,” Boston said. “Helping someone still helps you.”
When asked if there was anyone Boston would like to recognize back home or within the Navy community, Boston highlighted the importance of teamwork within the logistics field.
“I’d like to shout out all of my logistics specialist family, new and old,” Boston said. “Can’t fly without supply.”
According to Navy officials, Navy Medical Readiness Logistics Command provides global logistics support to Navy Medicine, ensuring medical forces and facilities are equipped, supplied and ready to support operational commanders.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contributions to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and internet access relying on secure undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy leaders emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the country.
Boston graduated from Southside Academy in 2008.
With 12 years of naval service, Boston said the decision to join the Navy began with a simple motivation that grew into something much deeper.
“Originally, I joined the Navy just to wear the dress white uniform,” Boston said. “But now that I’ve been in over 12 years, it has been worth far more than just wearing the uniform.”
Boston said perseverance has been a guiding principle throughout the journey.
“‘Sometimes you have to work, and you have to fall, and it has to hurt,’” Boston said. “I carry this quote with me always to remind me that the harder things to do in life still count.”
Boston said a recent milestone stands out as a proud accomplishment.
“One of my proudest accomplishments in the Navy is most recently being advanced to the next paygrade, first class petty officer,” Boston said.
Serving in the Navy carries a strong sense of shared purpose.
“To me, serving in the Navy means that everything of substance is built by more than oneself,” Boston said. “Helping someone still helps you.”
When asked if there was anyone Boston would like to recognize back home or within the Navy community, Boston highlighted the importance of teamwork within the logistics field.
“I’d like to shout out all of my logistics specialist family, new and old,” Boston said. “Can’t fly without supply.”
According to Navy officials, Navy Medical Readiness Logistics Command provides global logistics support to Navy Medicine, ensuring medical forces and facilities are equipped, supplied and ready to support operational commanders.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contributions to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and internet access relying on secure undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy leaders emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the country.