Shima is the leading petty officer in the Advanced Electronics School Department at Fleet Training Center, San Diego. All three are based at Naval Air Station Oceana. Around the Fleet NNS311. So many are so young, yet clearly very well trained, motivated and executing their responsibilities with pride. In my mind, quality of life is not on the periphery of the readiness issue.
Quality of life is at the heart of readiness.
They will replace the World War II-era Bellevue homes that were recently demolished on the Navy property located adjacent to the Naval Research Laboratory and Bolling Air Force Base. Navy recruiters made their new contract objective for three of the last four months despite a shrinking pool of eligible young people and record low unemployment rates. The people I recruit see and value the Navy's commitment to our people's long term educational and personal goals. We provide a support network for achievement. Still, the market remains challenging.