PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Petty Officer 1st Class Anaysa Jared, a native of Norwalk, California, serves aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Bougainville, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. As one of the Secretary of the Navy’s priorities, America’s shipbuilding industry is a national security asset that strengthens deterrence, enhances global readiness, and keeps the fleet forward. Modernization efforts are creating American jobs, revitalizing communities, and fueling innovation.
Jared graduated from Deer Valley High School in 2010.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Norwalk.
“The work ethic that has stayed with me in the Navy comes directly from my family,” Jared said. “I come from a family of immigrants, and my grandparents' journey taught me everything about perseverance. They worked tirelessly to pave the way for me, and I see my service as a continuation of their legacy of hard work and purpose.”
Jared joined the Navy 15 years ago. Today, Jared serves as a machinist's mate.
“I originally joined the Navy to pay for college, but I ended up falling in love with my job,” Jared said. “The work ethic and the unique challenges of being a Navy engineer have been incredibly rewarding.”
This is the second ship named in honor of the Bougainville World War II campaign. As a large-deck amphibious assault ship, Bougainville is nearly three football fields long, with a crew of more than 1,200 that can support up to 1,800 troops and their equipment.
Jared has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment has been finding a deep and lasting sense of purpose,” Jared said. “That purpose not only shaped my career but also led me to the most important people in my life. I met my husband in the military, and now we're raising our children with the values of service and commitment we both share. For me, the ultimate achievement is the family I've built, which all started with my decision to serve.”
As Jared and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.
“Serving in the Navy gives me an incredible sense of pride, but the fact that I get to do it as an engineer makes it even better,” Jared said. “It’s not the traditional path you might expect, especially for a woman, and I love that. I get to do important, hands-on work that challenges me every day, and I'm incredibly proud to be paving the way in this field.”
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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Jared is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to give my biggest shout-out to my husband,” added Jared. “He has always been my rock, but now that he's retired, he's truly holding down the homefront, which allows me to continue my service with peace of mind. I'm also incredibly grateful for our entire support system which is everyone who has been part of our family care plan and helped with our kids over the years. My service is a team effort, and my husband is the MVP.”
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter Harwell, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. As one of the Secretary of the Navy’s priorities, America’s shipbuilding industry is a national security asset that strengthens deterrence, enhances global readiness, and keeps the fleet forward. Modernization efforts are creating American jobs, revitalizing communities, and fueling innovation.
Jared graduated from Deer Valley High School in 2010.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Norwalk.
“The work ethic that has stayed with me in the Navy comes directly from my family,” Jared said. “I come from a family of immigrants, and my grandparents' journey taught me everything about perseverance. They worked tirelessly to pave the way for me, and I see my service as a continuation of their legacy of hard work and purpose.”
Jared joined the Navy 15 years ago. Today, Jared serves as a machinist's mate.
“I originally joined the Navy to pay for college, but I ended up falling in love with my job,” Jared said. “The work ethic and the unique challenges of being a Navy engineer have been incredibly rewarding.”
This is the second ship named in honor of the Bougainville World War II campaign. As a large-deck amphibious assault ship, Bougainville is nearly three football fields long, with a crew of more than 1,200 that can support up to 1,800 troops and their equipment.
Jared has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment has been finding a deep and lasting sense of purpose,” Jared said. “That purpose not only shaped my career but also led me to the most important people in my life. I met my husband in the military, and now we're raising our children with the values of service and commitment we both share. For me, the ultimate achievement is the family I've built, which all started with my decision to serve.”
As Jared and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.
“Serving in the Navy gives me an incredible sense of pride, but the fact that I get to do it as an engineer makes it even better,” Jared said. “It’s not the traditional path you might expect, especially for a woman, and I love that. I get to do important, hands-on work that challenges me every day, and I'm incredibly proud to be paving the way in this field.”
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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Jared is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to give my biggest shout-out to my husband,” added Jared. “He has always been my rock, but now that he's retired, he's truly holding down the homefront, which allows me to continue my service with peace of mind. I'm also incredibly grateful for our entire support system which is everyone who has been part of our family care plan and helped with our kids over the years. My service is a team effort, and my husband is the MVP.”