GULFPORT, Miss. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Davis, a native of Humble, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Construction Group 2 in Gulfport, Mississippi, home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
Davis graduated from Atascocita High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Humble.
“I learned the value of networking and diverse communities,” Davis said. “My background taught me the importance of networking and utilizing resources within a community. The Navy is a perfect reflection of that, bringing together people from all walks of life to work toward a common goal.”
Davis joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Davis serves as an equipment operator.
“I joined to travel the world and grow as a person,” Davis said. “With a strong family history in the military, I wanted to follow that path to see the world, experience different cultures, and challenge myself to grow as an individual.”
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.
Davis has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Leading my team to meet a critical deadline against all odds is a huge accomplishment,” Davis said. “I am most proud of my time as a supervisor during my last deployment. Despite a tight deadline that many thought we’d miss, we finished on time, and the mentorship I provided to my junior sailors meant the world to me.”
Davis serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving is about helping others,” Davis said. “To me, serving in the Navy means using my best qualities to impact other sailors while putting the values I grew up with into action while I am able-bodied.”
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.
Davis is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I’m grateful for my family’s support and my Navy mentors,” Davis said. “I want to thank my wife and son for being my daily motivation, as well as my family and Navy mentors whose support and shared knowledge pushed me to serve.”
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter Harwell, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
Davis graduated from Atascocita High School in 2014.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Humble.
“I learned the value of networking and diverse communities,” Davis said. “My background taught me the importance of networking and utilizing resources within a community. The Navy is a perfect reflection of that, bringing together people from all walks of life to work toward a common goal.”
Davis joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Davis serves as an equipment operator.
“I joined to travel the world and grow as a person,” Davis said. “With a strong family history in the military, I wanted to follow that path to see the world, experience different cultures, and challenge myself to grow as an individual.”
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.
Davis has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Leading my team to meet a critical deadline against all odds is a huge accomplishment,” Davis said. “I am most proud of my time as a supervisor during my last deployment. Despite a tight deadline that many thought we’d miss, we finished on time, and the mentorship I provided to my junior sailors meant the world to me.”
Davis serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving is about helping others,” Davis said. “To me, serving in the Navy means using my best qualities to impact other sailors while putting the values I grew up with into action while I am able-bodied.”
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.
Davis is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I’m grateful for my family’s support and my Navy mentors,” Davis said. “I want to thank my wife and son for being my daily motivation, as well as my family and Navy mentors whose support and shared knowledge pushed me to serve.”