Lauderdale Lakes Native Trains to be a U.S. Navy Warfighter
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach
MERIDIAN, MISS. – Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly dedicated instructors.
At Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Meridian, instructors teach sailors to be combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Seaman Recruit Sherlandine Josue, a native of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, is a student at NTTC Meridian, learning the necessary skills needed to be a yeoman.
“As a yeoman, my rate consists of performing administrative and clerical work throughout my command,” said Josue. “I will be responsible for filling out paperwork, updating the rules and regulations, and ensuring that my shipmates obtain their awards.”
Josue, a 2023 graduate of Piper High School, joined the Navy five months ago.
“I joined the Navy to develop my leadership skills, develop more discipline within myself and for the educational opportunities the Navy provides,” said Josue.
Josue relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Lauderdale Lakes to succeed in the military.
“Growing up, I learned that earning respect and being respected is extremely important to continue developing as a person in this society,” said Josue. “While in the Navy, I have learned to always ensure that no matter what is done it must be done in a form where I will be respected, ensuring to align with the Navy Core Attribute of Initiative.”
NTTC Meridian, located at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, is committed to developing dedicated and motivated sailors and Marines. Following boot camp, instructors provide entry-level “A” school training to students in administration and supply ratings.
NTTC Meridian is one of the more than 1,640 subordinate learning sites that serve as part of the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) domain. NETC educates and trains those who serve, providing the tools and opportunities enabling life-long learning, professional and personal growth, and development ensuring fleet readiness and mission accomplishment.
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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Serving in the Navy means Josue is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy plays an important role in national defense by ensuring to protect and defend our coastal waters,” said Josue. “The Navy has the ability to be the eyes and ears of what goes on, both on land and sea, to protect our country.”
Josue has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy so far is graduating from boot camp and learning to swim,” said Josue. “Many people doubted my dreams, but I had the ability to prove them wrong and join the best branch in the United States.”
As Josue and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means that I am achieving all the goals that were meant for me to fulfill,” said Josue. “I am the eldest child in my family, the first in my family to obtain a high school diploma and now the first in my family to join and serve my country. I do this to be an example for my younger siblings, to remind them that although we may not have much, we can still achieve all we want.”
Josue is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my mother, Cherly Olibrice,” said Josue. “She has always exhibited strength and courage and provided me with the motivation to pursue my dreams and join the Navy.”
Josue had words of encouragement to offer.
“If you doubt that you can achieve it, trust and believe in yourself and you will,” added Josue. “As long as you believe in yourself anything is possible.”
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Sunny Isles Beach Native Trains to be a U.S. Navy Warfighter
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach
MERIDIAN, MISS. – Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors.
At Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Meridian, instructors teach sailors to be combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Seaman Recruit Julianna Toth, a native of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is a student at NTTC Meridian, learning the necessary skills needed to be a yeoman.
“I will be responsible for various administration tasks and clerical work,” said Toth.
Toth, a 2023 graduate of Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus, joined the Navy four months ago.
“I joined the Navy for self-improvement and better opportunities in the future, as well as to just try something new that would bring unique experiences,” said Toth.
Toth relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Sunny Isles Beach to succeed in the military.
“I learned that teamwork is a big thing in the Navy,” said Toth. “It’s important that no matter how you feel towards someone personally, you have to be able to come together as a team and put your issues aside in order to complete your mission, as well as holding each other accountable.”
NTTC Meridian, located at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, is committed to developing dedicated and motivated sailors and Marines. Following boot camp, they provide entry-level “A” school training to students in administration and supply ratings.
NTTC Meridian is one of the more than 1,640 subordinate learning sites that serve as a part of the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) domain. NETC educates and trains those who serve, providing the tools and opportunities that enable life-long learning, professional and personal growth and development, ensuring fleet readiness and mission accomplishment.
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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Serving in the Navy means Toth is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy is a prominent part of our country’s self-defense,” said Toth. “With a strong Navy that’s always ready to defend its country, nations are less likely to challenge us.”
Toth has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy so far is graduating from boot camp,” said Toth. “I know my family back home is proud of me and I hope to achieve a lot within the next six years.”
As Toth and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Seeing how proud my family back in Hungary is of me by serving in the Navy makes it all worthwhile,” said Toth. “To me, serving means being a part of a greater community for a greater purpose in giving back to our country.”
Toth is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my parents, my uncle, Csaba Funtek, my aunt, Alina Toth, other family members and my boyfriend for sending me letters and keeping me motivated when I felt like quitting and helping me push through to get to where I am today,” said Toth.
“I grew up in Budapest, Hungary, and immigrated with my family to Florida in 2018,” added Toth. “Not only am I the first in my family to join the U.S. military but I am also the first woman in my entire family to join any branch of the military.”
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Miami native trains to be a U.S. Marine Corps Warfighter
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach
MERIDIAN, MISS. – Marines are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to military officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors.
At Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron 1 (MATSS-1), located at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, instructors teach Marines to be combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Pfc. Wilmer Guardado, a native of Miami, is a student at MATSS-1, learning the necessary skills needed to be an aviation maintenance data specialist.
“I’ll be responsible for maintaining data for aircraft and providing valuable administrative support that is needed for my command to complete their missions,” said Guardado.
Guardado, a 2023 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School, joined the Marine Corps three months ago.
“I joined the Marine Corps to help better myself as an individual and to work on my weaknesses,” said Guardado. “Having never left home, shipping out to Parris Island was a learning experience that helped mold my character, which was exactly what I was looking for.”
Guardado relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Miami to succeed in the military.
“Growing up, I learned humility, respect and honor,” said Guardado. “Respect and humility have taken me a long way through life when it comes to knowing yourself and your peers. Being humble allows you to learn more as a student with the respect gained from those around you.”
MATSS-1 Meridian is committed to developing dedicated and motivated Marines. Following boot camp, they provide entry-level “A” school training to students in administration and supply occupational specialties.
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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.
Serving in the Marine Corps means Guardado is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“I believe the Marine Corps is important to our national defense because it allows the people of our country to feel safe and allows our country to stay strong and united,” said Guardado.
Guardado has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Marine Corps so far, would be stepping out of my comfort zone and making the friends I have,” said Guardado. “The friends I’ve made have been a big reason for many of my accomplishments, from getting a first class on my physical fitness test to maintaining discipline in and out of uniform.”
As Guardado and other Marines continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Marine Corps.
“To me, serving in the Marine Corps means being a part of a family who, for the most part, looks out for one another,” said Guardado. “It also gives me a sense of purpose and direction in my life. Serving means being able to work toward being the best version of myself that I can be for those around me.”
Guardado is grateful to others for helping make a career possible in the Marine Corps.
“I would like to thank my mother, Brenda Rodriguez, and my father, Wilmer Guardado, for sending me letters and giving me the mental fortitude to make it through some of the challenges I faced while in boot camp,” added Guardado.
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