By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Donlon, Navy Office of Community Outreach
SAN DIEGO – Airman Marc Lormeus, a native of Pompano Beach, Florida, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.
Lormeus joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Lormeus serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel) aboard USS Makin Island.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to forge my own path, a path none of my family has taken,” said Lormeus. “I wanted to be the first to leave that trail behind for others to follow.”
Growing up in Pompano Beach, Lormeus attended Deerfield Beach High School and graduated in 2020.
Skills and values learned in the Navy are similar to those found in Pompano Beach.
“Important advice that was given to me was take pride in what you do, show dedication, be motivated and make the best of it,” said Lormeus. “I try to remember this advice in all I do for the Navy.”
These lessons have helped Lormeus while serving aboard Makin Island.
Makin Island is an amphibious assault ship. According to Navy officials, these types of warships embark, transport and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions.
Because of their inherent capabilities, these ships have been and will continue to be called upon to support humanitarian and other contingency missions on short notice.
As a member of the Navy, Lormeus is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities, and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy contributes to national defense by being a show of force,” said Lormeus. “The Navy helps keep the world safe.”
With 90 percent 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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Lormeus and the sailors they serve have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“So far, I am most proud of being on top of my qualifications and receiving the highest evaluation you can earn,” said Lormeus. “I’m also proud of earning an Air Warrior of the Quarter award.”
As Lormeus and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means a lot to me, it gives me purpose and a lot of opportunities to better my future.,” added Lormeus.
Lormeus is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I am originally from Haiti but moved to Florida when I was about 10 years old,” said Lormeus. “As a child in Haiti, I quickly learned the value of respect which has been helpful in my Navy career.”
