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US Navy Chief Yeoman Jasmine LaRue, from Mobile, Alabama, has been serving for 12 years and is currently with Naval Special Warfare Command - Navy SEAL & SWCC Teams. We asked about her #CallToService, career progression, and how time in uniform has changed her. "My call to service is being a servant leader and making sure our #Sailors have all the support they need to support and complete the mission. When I joined back in 2012, I had no real goals or aspirations and made that decision because I did not want to go to college and did not want to stay in my hometown." #ForgedByTheSea "I have a goal I would like to reach before retiring and that’s to become a Command Senior Chief or a Command Master Chief, because in the current climate, it is getting harder for Sailors to continue in service and persevere through, in many cases at no fault of their own, in many cases it’s the leadership." #WhyIServe "I believe I can use my call to service to show Sailors there is leadership out there that cares and that they are not just a quota to meet or a billet to fill. I feel I can best do that as a Command Senior Chief or Master Chief." #Transform "I have changed in so many ways that even I still cannot believe it. I’m a college graduate now and I have been able to come out of my comfort zone and have many exuberating experiences. I have also become a person that strives to do and be more and I would describe myself as ambitious now compared to my past self." #People "Something I would like to share with anyone interested in joining the forces is to form your own opinions off your personal experiences. Negativity can spread like wildfire when you surround yourself with the wrong crowd. Surround yourself with personnel who have good character and have your best interest in mind. Remember we are a fighting force and completing the mission is important to sustaining our way of life in our country. It may not feel like it at times but remember that what you do is important no matter how minute you may think it is, because we each are a small piece of the bigger puzzle and working together is what will help complete the mission. Most importantly, stay true to yourself and your personal values as a human, and always make time to take of your mind, body, and soul."

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Prioritizing the Culture of Service, What Lessons can be Taught from Military Service at Navy League of the United States’ #SeaAirSpace 2024 Sailor life offers unrivaled opportunities for young Americans seeking purpose and adventure, but such personal fulfillment is only possible amidst a service-wide culture of respect, duty, professionalism, and service to others. This extends beyond those in uniform, to include strong support for spouses and children. It also extends beyond the length of one’s time in service, as each Sailor, Marine, and Sentinel is expected to maintain the integrity and strength of character developed while in uniform even after transitioning out of service. How does America develop the greatest Sailors, Marines, and Sentinels in the world and how will we continue to do so? We heard from the senior enlisted members of these renowned sea services and learned about the tireless work they undertake to ensure that the quality of our servicemembers remain the envy of the world. Michael F. Kelly Heath Jones

These two 'GREY BOTTLES' represent some significant FIRSTS for Ocius. i) BB 712 is the FIRST Bluebottle to be DESIGNATED a ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY REGISTERED VESSEL. Gaining this status was no mean feat and is testament to the trust we’ve built up with NAVY since the first Autonomous Warrior exercise in 2018 and the work we’ve done together since. 2) BB TAHI is the FIRST OF TWO Bluebottles bought by the ROYAL NEW ZEALAND Navy. Last year NZ Navy leased a BB for a trial, and they are now purchasing two. We are two countries which share A COMMON PROFOUND RESPONSIBILITY of SAFEGUARDING VAST OCEAN EXPANSES with MODEST POPULATIONS AND RESOURCES. 3)THESE 2 'Grey BOTTLES' are also the FIRST of our new BETH 2.0 CLASS, which are 6% bigger than previous BBs, BUT KEEP THE BBS’ DISRUPTIVE ADVANTAGE OF LOW LOGISTICS being able to fit in a 40' shipping container, be towed around by an standard SUV and launched at any remote location in the world from a boat ramp WITHOUT A CRANE OR A SUPPORT BOAT. 4) They represent a LEAP in HOW WE CAN SCALE WITH PRECISION. The news BETH 2.0 mold can produce 300 BB at a rate of one per fortnight AND if we need to double production we can add another mold. We APPLAUD Aust Government, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, DSTG and MIC Branch for working with us and moving forward with BBs as a MINIMUM VIABLE CAPABILITY under SEA 1200. Bluebottles 'Odometer' reading of total Nautical Miles logged is now 74,000 nautical miles equivalent to circling the globe at the equator 3.5 times....  This means we’re acquiring masses amounts of DATA about payloads, software, ML and AI, such that the Royal Australian Navy and Ocius are evolving this capability in an RAPID, ITERATIVE AND AGILE WAY. Thanks to all our friends and colleagues for helping us celebrate this landmark occasion. Robert

I often receive questions about what my daily life looks like, so I've decided to share some longer videos that can illustrate this far better than I can describe in words. (This is a VIRGINIA Class) So what questions do you have? US Navy Infrastructure Masons Navy League of the United States Naval Submarine League United States Submarine Veterans #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

I met a young man about to ship out to Navy boot camp. I gave him two pieces of advice that I give everybody about to join the military.   The first piece I can't take credit for, it was given to me the night before I-Day at the Naval Academy in 1996. Essentially it's that no matter how funny, cool, or tough I thought doing or saying it would make me look, just don't. That doesn't mean you don't speak up or lead when required, but don't bring that unneeded attention on yourself or your peers.   The second is one that got me through several difficult schools and training during my service. And that is to keep in mind that no matter what somebody tells you, you are not the weakest, slowest, or least gifted person to ever attempt or complete the program.  If others can see it through and graduate, so can you.   What I love about these two philosophies is they can apply to any service or nation, and really almost any situation inside or outside the military. What are some other great pieces of advice you've received that helped you persevere? #perseverance #advice

Honest question, what do you say to the watch that is about to relieve you and out of the periscope you see the below? 😀 Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters US Navy Navy League of the United States United States Submarine Veterans Naval Submarine League #Veterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransupport

Here's why our attributes will dictate how fast we learn new skills. Rich Diviney is a retired navy seal commander, who served 20 years in United states Navy. In his book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance," He states that attributes inform the way we learn new skills and apply them. Skills are parental in nature; they can be taught whereas attributes are inbuilt and everyone has different levels of adaptability. A kid's ability to ride a bike is determined by his perseverance and Resilience. We all possess the attributes to learn new things however, the extent of each attribute within us is different. We must develop these attributes to adapt to our environments.

Learn what a "sampan" is by reading this historical commendation.