GULFPORT, Miss. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Anothony Sabarre, a native of Glenmont, New York, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Construction Group 2 in Gulfport, Mississippi, home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
Sabarre graduated from La Salle Institute in 2013. Additionally, Sabarre is working on a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity management and policies from University of Maryland Global Campus.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Glenmont.
“Growing up in New York, it was hard, so I developed a thick skin and was resilient,” Sabarre said. “Up north, we are strong-minded people.”
Sabarre joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Sabarre serves as an information systems technician.
“I was looking for a sense of direction, and I felt like joining the military could help me develop a sense of goal,” Sabarre said. “It was a shot in the dark. My friend encouraged me to join the Navy, because of his experience.”
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.
Whether serving in the construction force or in a supporting role, the sailors in Gulfport personify the “Can Do” attitude of Seabees and are ready to serve and support warfighters globally.
Sabarre has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I have really come to develop a strong work ethic,” Sabarre said. “I wasn’t the most motivated person. Now everybody enjoys working with me.”
Sabarre serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy helped me get my feet on a path,” Sabarre said. “It gives me a sense of direction.”
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contribution 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 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.
Sabarre is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, dad, sister, Krista, and my nephew, Oliver,” Sabarre said. “I was the only one in the military. When I made that decision, everyone in the family was very supportive and was there when I needed anything.”
Sabarre can transfer the experience in the Navy to the civilian world.
“Even though I’m leaving the Navy, I'm continuing to do more information technology in the civilian world because of the skills that I learned in the Navy,” Sabarre said.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter Harwell, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
Sabarre graduated from La Salle Institute in 2013. Additionally, Sabarre is working on a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity management and policies from University of Maryland Global Campus.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Glenmont.
“Growing up in New York, it was hard, so I developed a thick skin and was resilient,” Sabarre said. “Up north, we are strong-minded people.”
Sabarre joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Sabarre serves as an information systems technician.
“I was looking for a sense of direction, and I felt like joining the military could help me develop a sense of goal,” Sabarre said. “It was a shot in the dark. My friend encouraged me to join the Navy, because of his experience.”
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.
Whether serving in the construction force or in a supporting role, the sailors in Gulfport personify the “Can Do” attitude of Seabees and are ready to serve and support warfighters globally.
Sabarre has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I have really come to develop a strong work ethic,” Sabarre said. “I wasn’t the most motivated person. Now everybody enjoys working with me.”
Sabarre serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy helped me get my feet on a path,” Sabarre said. “It gives me a sense of direction.”
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contribution 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 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.
Sabarre is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my mom, dad, sister, Krista, and my nephew, Oliver,” Sabarre said. “I was the only one in the military. When I made that decision, everyone in the family was very supportive and was there when I needed anything.”
Sabarre can transfer the experience in the Navy to the civilian world.
“Even though I’m leaving the Navy, I'm continuing to do more information technology in the civilian world because of the skills that I learned in the Navy,” Sabarre said.