By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sean Furey, Navy Office of Community Outreach
SAN DIEGO – Airman Pearson Seals, a native of Crossville, Tennessee, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30.
Seals graduated from Cumberland County High School in 2020.
“Growing up, I learned how to communicate and that hard work pays off,” Seals said. “If your leaders know what kind of person you are, they will treat you as such.”
Seals joined the Navy four years ago.
“My father was an aircrewman on P-3’s, and my great-uncle was a WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor,” Seals said. “Their stories inspired me to serve.”
Today, Seals serves as a naval aircrewman (mechanical).
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This year, the Navy is commemorating its contribution to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence. According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity. More information is available here: https://www.navy.mil/navy-250/
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Seals has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of becoming a master helmsman while I was an undesignated seaman,” Seals said. “Becoming a master helmsman requires multiple evolutions of pulling in and out of ports, and being able to drive the ship while alongside another ship within 100 yards for hours at a time. It is a pretty stressful job. After I was qualified, I was able to pass on my experience and teach other sailors how to drive the ship.”
Seals serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy allows me to help and protect the American people, my friends and family at the highest level possible,” Seals said.
Seals is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my wife, parents and my best friend, Dakota, who have been there for me through the whole journey,” Seals added. “I also want to thank my previous chain of command, especially Petty Officer 2nd Class Quinonez, my executive officer, and my commanding officer. They were all instrumental in my career progression. Lastly, I would like to thank our Chaplain, Lt. Lee, for facilitating all of our spiritual needs while underway.”
