GULFPORT, Miss. — Army Specialist Mia Wild, a native of Buffalo, New York, is currently training with U.S. Navy Seabees in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Wild graduated from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in 2017.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the military are similar to those found in Buffalo.
“Living in Buffalo, I learned the importance of family,” Wild said. “We have each others’ backs.”
Wild joined the Army two years ago. Today, Wild serves as a carpentry and masonry specialist.
“Joining the military is a childhood dream,” Wild said. “I always knew I wanted to be part of a bigger team”
Navy Seabees, formally known as naval construction forces, provide a wide range of construction in support of operating forces, including roads, bridges, bunkers, airfields and logistics bases. Additionally, they provide responsive support for disaster recovery operations, perform civic action projects to improve relations with other nations, and provide anti-terrorism and force protection for personnel and construction projects.
Wild has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to have been put in leadership roles and to push myself to grow,” Wild said. “I'm honored to learn how I can help positively impact others.”
Wild serves a military that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the military offers a great deal of pride in knowing that we can support other people who are going through the training with us,” Wild said.
This year, the military is commemorating its contribution to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
Wild is grateful to others for helping make a military career possible.
“I want to thank my wife,” Wild said. “She's the sole reason I can be here to live my dream.”
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter Harwell, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
Wild graduated from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in 2017.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the military are similar to those found in Buffalo.
“Living in Buffalo, I learned the importance of family,” Wild said. “We have each others’ backs.”
Wild joined the Army two years ago. Today, Wild serves as a carpentry and masonry specialist.
“Joining the military is a childhood dream,” Wild said. “I always knew I wanted to be part of a bigger team”
Navy Seabees, formally known as naval construction forces, provide a wide range of construction in support of operating forces, including roads, bridges, bunkers, airfields and logistics bases. Additionally, they provide responsive support for disaster recovery operations, perform civic action projects to improve relations with other nations, and provide anti-terrorism and force protection for personnel and construction projects.
Wild has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to have been put in leadership roles and to push myself to grow,” Wild said. “I'm honored to learn how I can help positively impact others.”
Wild serves a military that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the military offers a great deal of pride in knowing that we can support other people who are going through the training with us,” Wild said.
This year, the military is commemorating its contribution to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
Wild is grateful to others for helping make a military career possible.
“I want to thank my wife,” Wild said. “She's the sole reason I can be here to live my dream.”