GULFPORT, Miss. — Petty Officer 3rd Class Jovanny Morales, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Construction Battalion Fourteen in Gulfport, Mississippi, home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tulsa.
“Always be flexible because things are always changing,” Morales said.
Morales joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Morales serves as an information systems technician.
“I was looking for other opportunities to travel and get an education,” Morales said.
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.
Morales has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to have earned the rank of third class petty officer,” Morales said. “I was just promoted on February 26. It felt good to achieve this milestone.”
Morales 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 is motivating because when I get up in the morning, I know I have an important mission to complete while also providing for my family,” Morales said.
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.
Morales is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Norma and Jose, for supporting me,” Morales said. “I also want to thank my wife, Natalie, and son, Matias, for always being there for me.”
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter Harwell, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tulsa.
“Always be flexible because things are always changing,” Morales said.
Morales joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Morales serves as an information systems technician.
“I was looking for other opportunities to travel and get an education,” Morales said.
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.
Morales has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to have earned the rank of third class petty officer,” Morales said. “I was just promoted on February 26. It felt good to achieve this milestone.”
Morales 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 is motivating because when I get up in the morning, I know I have an important mission to complete while also providing for my family,” Morales said.
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.
Morales is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my parents, Norma and Jose, for supporting me,” Morales said. “I also want to thank my wife, Natalie, and son, Matias, for always being there for me.”