SAN DIEGO - Petty Officer 1st Class Parker Lloyd, a native of Tyler, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault ship operating out of San Diego, California.
Lloyd graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2010.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tyler.
Lloyd joined the Navy 13 years ago. Today, Lloyd serves as an aviation structural mechanic.
“I was born 50 years after Pearl Harbor and was raised knowing the history of what happened, and that motivated me to join,” Lloyd said.
Makin Island plays a crucial role in projecting power and maintaining presence for naval forces. It serves as the cornerstone of amphibious operations, capable of carrying Marines, their equipment and aircraft to execute a wide range of missions, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to full-scale amphibious assaults.
This ship enables forces to rapidly deploy and sustain operations in littoral (near-shore) environments, providing a versatile platform for achieving strategic objectives across the globe. Resembling a small aircraft carrier, Makin Island’s crew is made up of approximately 1,200 officers and enlisted personnel and can accommodate up to 1,800 Marines.
Lloyd has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment was when I advanced in rank to petty officer first class,” Lloyd said. “My peers and junior sailors celebrated more than I did.”
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.
“I love serving in the Navy,” Lloyd said. “God Bless America!”
Lloyd is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, Jordan, because I wouldn’t be here without her,” Lloyd said.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Rollo, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
Lloyd graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2010.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tyler.
Lloyd joined the Navy 13 years ago. Today, Lloyd serves as an aviation structural mechanic.
“I was born 50 years after Pearl Harbor and was raised knowing the history of what happened, and that motivated me to join,” Lloyd said.
Makin Island plays a crucial role in projecting power and maintaining presence for naval forces. It serves as the cornerstone of amphibious operations, capable of carrying Marines, their equipment and aircraft to execute a wide range of missions, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to full-scale amphibious assaults.
This ship enables forces to rapidly deploy and sustain operations in littoral (near-shore) environments, providing a versatile platform for achieving strategic objectives across the globe. Resembling a small aircraft carrier, Makin Island’s crew is made up of approximately 1,200 officers and enlisted personnel and can accommodate up to 1,800 Marines.
Lloyd has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment was when I advanced in rank to petty officer first class,” Lloyd said. “My peers and junior sailors celebrated more than I did.”
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.
“I love serving in the Navy,” Lloyd said. “God Bless America!”
Lloyd is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, Jordan, because I wouldn’t be here without her,” Lloyd said.