BILOXI, Miss. — Petty Officer 1st Class Kaleb Breland, a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 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.
Breland graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2009.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Ocean Springs.
“My hometown taught me the power of community,” Breland said. “Growing up in Ocean Springs taught me that if you ever need help, there will always be people in your corner.”
Breland joined the Navy 13 years ago.
“I enlisted when I realized it was time for a new direction,” Breland said. “When I found out Blockbuster was closing and I didn't have a clear path forward, I decided to enlist and find a significant career in the Navy.”
Breland 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.
Breland has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to see the people I've worked with succeed,” Breland said. “My proudest moments are seeing the sailors I’ve worked with go on to achieve great things and reach significant milestones in their own careers.”
Breland serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving shows that everyone has a vital role to play,” Breland said. “Every person plays a part in keeping the machine running through hard work and dedication.”
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.
Breland is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family for always being there for me,” Breland said. “I am so grateful to my family for always being in my corner and helping me every step of the way.”
Breland graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2009.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Ocean Springs.
“My hometown taught me the power of community,” Breland said. “Growing up in Ocean Springs taught me that if you ever need help, there will always be people in your corner.”
Breland joined the Navy 13 years ago.
“I enlisted when I realized it was time for a new direction,” Breland said. “When I found out Blockbuster was closing and I didn't have a clear path forward, I decided to enlist and find a significant career in the Navy.”
Breland 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.
Breland has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud to see the people I've worked with succeed,” Breland said. “My proudest moments are seeing the sailors I’ve worked with go on to achieve great things and reach significant milestones in their own careers.”
Breland serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving shows that everyone has a vital role to play,” Breland said. “Every person plays a part in keeping the machine running through hard work and dedication.”
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.
Breland is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family for always being there for me,” Breland said. “I am so grateful to my family for always being in my corner and helping me every step of the way.”