‘Aircraft Flying in the Sky’
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U.S. Navy, Airman
During my three-year service in the United States Navy from 2019 to 2022, I was stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, where I served with the Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-125 “Rough Raiders.” As a member of this premier F-35C Lightning II training squadron, I played a vital role in preparing naval aviators for their future deployments.
For two years, I worked as a plane captain, where I was directly responsible for launching and recovering aircraft and conducting critical pre-flight and post-flight maintenance inspections. I later transitioned to working with aerospace ground equipment, where I specialized in maintaining and troubleshooting various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems essential for aircraft operations. Throughout my service, I participated in multiple training detachments across Nevada and San Diego, contributing to the squadron’s mission of developing the next generation of naval aviators.