Bradenton Woman Serving in U.S. Navy at Naval Air Technical Training Center
Airman Recruit Courtney Yablonski of Bradenton is serving in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), developing the skills needed to be a successful naval aviation warfighter.
Yablonski joined the Navy three months ago.
āGrowing up, I learned it's important to help one another,ā Yablonski said. āMy husband and I take pride in our work back home with the homeless population we would provideĀ resource information and food to those in need.ā
NATTCās mission is to provideĀ fleet supportĀ and combat readiness anywhere on the globe. Serving in the Navy means Yablonski is part of a team that is taking on new importance in Americaās focus on rebuilding military readiness andĀ strengthening alliances.
āThe Navy contributes to national security by keeping our skies and oceans safe from our enemies,ā Yablonski said.
Yablonski and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities for achievements during their military service.
āIām most proud of graduating from boot camp and gaining more confidence in myself,ā Yablonski said.Ā āServing in the Navy is important to me because I like helping people in the world. The Navy has a big part in humanitarian aid around the world and I love being a part of a team that has a part in that.ā
The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navyās Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its āStreet to Fleetā focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.
Submitted byĀ Navy Office of Community Outreach
Photo: Submitted byĀ Navy Office of Community Outreach