Below is an article featuring Sandusky High School graduate Rebecca Todd
Submitted By:
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Erica R Gardner, Navy Office of Community Outreach
(PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII) –A Kingston, native and 2014 Sandusky High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Petty Officer Second Class Rebecca Todd, a fire controlman, is serving where U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters is located.
According to Navy officials, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean.
As a fire controlman, Todd is responsible for maintaining and operating the Tomohawk Missile system.
“My dad taught me to work hard and this has helped me in the Navy,” said Todd.
Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means that Todd is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s national defense strategy.
As a fire controlman, Todd is responsible for maintaining and operating the Tomohawk Missile system.
“My dad taught me to work hard and this has helped me in the Navy,” said Todd.
Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means that Todd is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s national defense strategy.
“Our sailors in Pearl Harbor are doing an excellent job at warfighting and supporting the warfighter,” said Cmdr. Hurd, chief staff officer, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “Historically, Pearl Harbor is a symbolic base of sacrifice and resiliency. Today, on every Navy ship and shore facility’s flag pole, the First Navy Jack, ‘Don’t Tread on Me,’ flies reminding sailors to move forward and build on the history and legacy of this country and the U.S. Navy.”
The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades, according to Navy officials. The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies.
The Navy has plans, by 2020, to base approximately 60 percent of its ships and aircraft in the region. Officials say the Navy will also provide its most advanced warfighting platforms to the region, including missile defense-capable ships; submarines; reconnaissance aircraft; and its newest surface warfare ships, including all of the Navy’s new stealth destroyers.
Todd has military ties with family members who have previously served, and is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“Three sisters, two Army and one Navy and my dad was in the Navy. They made it easy for me to join,” said Todd.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Todd and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Everything. I love the Navy,” added Todd.
The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades, according to Navy officials. The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies.
The Navy has plans, by 2020, to base approximately 60 percent of its ships and aircraft in the region. Officials say the Navy will also provide its most advanced warfighting platforms to the region, including missile defense-capable ships; submarines; reconnaissance aircraft; and its newest surface warfare ships, including all of the Navy’s new stealth destroyers.
Todd has military ties with family members who have previously served, and is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“Three sisters, two Army and one Navy and my dad was in the Navy. They made it easy for me to join,” said Todd.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Todd and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“Everything. I love the Navy,” added Todd.
