BILOXI, Miss. — Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Butler, a native of Kennedale, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU), located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Butler graduated from Kennedale High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Kennedale.
“I learned to forge my own path,” Butler said. “My hometown taught me that following in someone else’s footsteps isn't always the right move; sometimes you have to lead your own way.”
Butler joined the Navy nine years ago.
“I joined to build a better life for myself,” Butler said. “I chose the Navy because I wanted to create a better future and a more stable life.”
Butler is currently stationed at CNATTU Keesler serving as an instructor, training sailors to become aerographer’s mates.
Navy aerographer’s mates are experts in meteorology and oceanography who provide environmental information to support Navy missions. They collect, record and analyze weather and oceanographic information.
CNATTU Keesler is a training command that falls under Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), the largest shore command in the Navy with more than 24,000 military and staff personnel at more than 624 subordinate activities, sites, talent acquisition groups, stations, and detachments throughout the world. NETC recruits, trains and delivers those who serve our nation, taking them from "street to fleet" by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters.
Butler has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Becoming the First Class Petty Officer Association president was a major milestone,” Butler said. “I am incredibly proud of being elected president so soon after becoming a first class petty officer.”
Butler serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving has given me the chance to improve,” Butler said. “The Navy has given me the structure and the opportunity to truly better myself.”
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.
Butler is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I'm thankful for my husband's unwavering support,” Butler said. “I would like to thank my husband and all the colleagues who have worked alongside me and supported my growth.”
Butler graduated from Kennedale High School in 2016.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Kennedale.
“I learned to forge my own path,” Butler said. “My hometown taught me that following in someone else’s footsteps isn't always the right move; sometimes you have to lead your own way.”
Butler joined the Navy nine years ago.
“I joined to build a better life for myself,” Butler said. “I chose the Navy because I wanted to create a better future and a more stable life.”
Butler is currently stationed at CNATTU Keesler serving as an instructor, training sailors to become aerographer’s mates.
Navy aerographer’s mates are experts in meteorology and oceanography who provide environmental information to support Navy missions. They collect, record and analyze weather and oceanographic information.
CNATTU Keesler is a training command that falls under Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), the largest shore command in the Navy with more than 24,000 military and staff personnel at more than 624 subordinate activities, sites, talent acquisition groups, stations, and detachments throughout the world. NETC recruits, trains and delivers those who serve our nation, taking them from "street to fleet" by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters.
Butler has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“Becoming the First Class Petty Officer Association president was a major milestone,” Butler said. “I am incredibly proud of being elected president so soon after becoming a first class petty officer.”
Butler serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving has given me the chance to improve,” Butler said. “The Navy has given me the structure and the opportunity to truly better myself.”
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.
Butler is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I'm thankful for my husband's unwavering support,” Butler said. “I would like to thank my husband and all the colleagues who have worked alongside me and supported my growth.”