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Raeford native serves aboard Navy warship in Mayport

By Chief Yeoman Vicki Sonnenberg, Navy Office of Community Outreach

MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Alaishaninel According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime na-
Vazquez Delgado, a native of Raeford, North Carolina, serves tion and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed
aboard USS John Basilone, a U.S. Navy warship operating out the globe in defense of freedom.”
of Mayport, Florida. With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and ac-
Vazquez Delgado graduated from Gloucester High School cess to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber-
in 2021. optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting
similar to those found in Raeford. and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of
“A lesson I hold to myself from home, and has stayed with America.
me throughout my career, is that no matter what life throws at Vazquez Delgado has many opportunities to achieve ac-
you, all you can do is your best,” Vazquez Delgado said. "I learned complishments during military service.
to give myself grace, even when things do not go as planned, “One of my proudest moments was receiving a Navy
especially during the hard days when self-compassion makes the and Marine Corps Achievement Medal,” Vazquez Delgado
difference between breaking down and pushing through." said. "Being recognized reminded me that hard work does
Vazquez Delgado joined the Navy three years ago. Today, not go unnoticed and that I was truly making a difference."
Vazquez Delgado serves as a logistics specialist. Vazquez Delgado serves a Navy that operates far for-
“I joined the Navy because I was searching for something in ward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the
life that would give me direction and discipline,” Vazquez Delgado nation’s prosperity and security.
said. "I felt that the Navy offered the right step toward becoming “Serving in the Navy means choosing better for myself
the person I would like to be." and receiving opportunities I would not imagine getting,”
A Navy destroyer, USS John Basilone, is a multi-mission Vazquez Delgado said. "I have met so many amazing people
ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of throughout my career and learned so much from them that I
ships at sea. The ship is equipped with Tomahawk missiles, tor- hope to continue the chain to pass down what I have learned."
pedoes, guns and a Phalanx close-in weapons system. Vazquez Delgado is grateful to others for helping make
More than 300 sailors serve aboard USS John Basilone. a Navy career possible.
Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and “I would like to thank my wife, family and friends for
skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weap- always believing and standing by me,” Vazquez Delgado said.
onry, along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the "My stepfather currently serves in the Air Force as a chief
ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class master sergeant and likes to joke with me about joining the
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year. Andrew Hanchar Navy."

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