MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Timmie Barnett, a native of Greenville, Mississippi, is one of the sailors keeping naval aviators ready for takeoff while serving at Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Southeast Detachment, Jacksonville, Florida.
Barnett graduated from Greenville Public High School in 2019.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Greenville.
“I played football while I was in high school,” Barnett said. “We were taught perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. This same skill helped me develop as a sailor as well.”
Barnett joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Barnett serves as an aircrew survival equipmentman.
“I joined the Navy to better myself,” Barnett said. “The increased discipline and push to constantly improve that the Navy instills in new sailors was something I wanted for myself.”
FRC Southeast is Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider. Employing approximately 5,000 workers, FRC Southeast maintains, repairs and delivers aircraft, engines and aeronautical components to the fleet. Sailors serving at FRC Southeast Detachment Jacksonville maintain the P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon and H-60 Seahawk. These aircraft support maritime patrol, reconnaissance and anti-submarine missions and are a critical part of maintaining the combat airpower for America’s military forces.
“The meticulous repair work our sailors perform on these aircraft and components is exactly what keeps our Navy flying and our nation secure,” said Capt. Mike Windom, commanding officer of FRC Southeast. “Every piece of gear that leaves our facility is a promise to the warfighter that they have the equipment needed to execute their mission and come home safely.”
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.
Barnett has had many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is making the rank of petty officer second class,” Barnett said. “Earning the advancement justified the years of study and effort toward achieving that goal.”
Barnett serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“It is an honor to carry on the traditions of sailors who have come before me,” Barnett said. “My father also served in the Navy. Being able to carry on these traditions like he did is something that means a lot to me.”
Barnett is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my mom Pam Smith,” Barnett added. “She helped keep me motivated to continue throughout my journey. I would not be where I am today without her.”
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. For more information, visit: https://www.navy.mil/navy-250/
Barnett graduated from Greenville Public High School in 2019.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Greenville.
“I played football while I was in high school,” Barnett said. “We were taught perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. This same skill helped me develop as a sailor as well.”
Barnett joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Barnett serves as an aircrew survival equipmentman.
“I joined the Navy to better myself,” Barnett said. “The increased discipline and push to constantly improve that the Navy instills in new sailors was something I wanted for myself.”
FRC Southeast is Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider. Employing approximately 5,000 workers, FRC Southeast maintains, repairs and delivers aircraft, engines and aeronautical components to the fleet. Sailors serving at FRC Southeast Detachment Jacksonville maintain the P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon and H-60 Seahawk. These aircraft support maritime patrol, reconnaissance and anti-submarine missions and are a critical part of maintaining the combat airpower for America’s military forces.
“The meticulous repair work our sailors perform on these aircraft and components is exactly what keeps our Navy flying and our nation secure,” said Capt. Mike Windom, commanding officer of FRC Southeast. “Every piece of gear that leaves our facility is a promise to the warfighter that they have the equipment needed to execute their mission and come home safely.”
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.
Barnett has had many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is making the rank of petty officer second class,” Barnett said. “Earning the advancement justified the years of study and effort toward achieving that goal.”
Barnett serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“It is an honor to carry on the traditions of sailors who have come before me,” Barnett said. “My father also served in the Navy. Being able to carry on these traditions like he did is something that means a lot to me.”
Barnett is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my mom Pam Smith,” Barnett added. “She helped keep me motivated to continue throughout my journey. I would not be where I am today without her.”
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. For more information, visit: https://www.navy.mil/navy-250/