SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 2nd Class Regina Ramon, a native of Clarksville, Tennessee, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, at Naval Air Station North Island, California.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Caleb Kissner, Fleet Public Affairs Center San Diego |
Ramon graduated from Northeast High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Clarksville.
“Growing up, I used to see soldiers pretty often in my hometown,” Ramon said. “Seeing their professionalism and the respect they showed and were shown made me want to be part of that world. When the Navy recruiter approached me, I couldn’t help but say yes.
“Professionalism was important to me then and it’s still important to me now. I still get good marks in military bearing.”
Ramon joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Ramon serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“No one in my family has ever been in the military, so I wanted to be the first,” Ramon said. “I wanted independence, financial stability and overall just to be able to create my own future on my own terms.”
The “Eightballers” of HSC-8 fly and maintain the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, the Navy’s versatile and most advanced rotary wing maritime platform. Their missions include airborne mine countermeasures, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare, combat logistics and medevac.
Ramon has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal I was awarded in March after having two separate inspectors for two separate exams express that I demonstrated an ‘exemplary performance’ for the programs I maintain,” Ramon said. “I haven’t been in as long as a lot of people; I just put on second class a year and a half ago. I’m the database administrator and system administrator for the squadron. I was very proud of myself because I had a near-perfect program and got no hits on data analysis. It makes me feel good to know that leadership trusts me to do my job.”
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.
“Serving in the Navy means serving a purpose beyond my own personal needs,” Ramon said. “I go to work every day knowing that I’m serving my country and building a future for myself.”
Ramon is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family for always supporting me and understanding how crazy my life can be,” Ramon said. “I also want to thank my two best friends, Alea and Dom, for being my family away from home; and lastly, I want to thank my boyfriend, David, for loving me and always being my support system.”
Ramon joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Ramon serves as an aviation maintenance administrationman.
“No one in my family has ever been in the military, so I wanted to be the first,” Ramon said. “I wanted independence, financial stability and overall just to be able to create my own future on my own terms.”
The “Eightballers” of HSC-8 fly and maintain the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, the Navy’s versatile and most advanced rotary wing maritime platform. Their missions include airborne mine countermeasures, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare, combat logistics and medevac.
Ramon has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m most proud of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal I was awarded in March after having two separate inspectors for two separate exams express that I demonstrated an ‘exemplary performance’ for the programs I maintain,” Ramon said. “I haven’t been in as long as a lot of people; I just put on second class a year and a half ago. I’m the database administrator and system administrator for the squadron. I was very proud of myself because I had a near-perfect program and got no hits on data analysis. It makes me feel good to know that leadership trusts me to do my job.”
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.
“Serving in the Navy means serving a purpose beyond my own personal needs,” Ramon said. “I go to work every day knowing that I’m serving my country and building a future for myself.”
Ramon is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family for always supporting me and understanding how crazy my life can be,” Ramon said. “I also want to thank my two best friends, Alea and Dom, for being my family away from home; and lastly, I want to thank my boyfriend, David, for loving me and always being my support system.”