SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Webster, a native of San Diego, California, serves aboard USS Jackson, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.
Webster graduated from Helix Charter High School in 2011.
Webster joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Webster serves as an engineman.
“I was an electrician for about ten years in the civilian world and was looking for something new,” said Webster. “The Navy offered a chance to learn new things and travel the world.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in San Diego.
“San Diego, much like the Navy, is a big melting pot,” said Webster. “So, I learned early on the importance of respecting others regardless of where they’re from or what they believe in or the experiences that form their worldview.”
USS Jackson is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, according to Navy officials. Littoral combat ships (LCSs) integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.
According to Navy officials, LCSs are hybrid surface combatants that lead manned-unmanned teams using unmanned aerial systems like the Fire Scout and Expeditionary Ordnance Disposal forces unmanned underwater vehicles. They conduct forward and maritime security missions like the Secretary of Defense Oceania Maritime Security Initiative. The ships also strengthen partnerships through port visits in small island nations like Tahiti and Fiji due to their shallow-depth hull.
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.
Webster serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Webster has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I’m proud of being meritoriously advanced to my current rank of petty officer 2nd class in 2022,” said Webster.
Webster can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy is a fulfilling reward,” said Webster.
Webster is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible. “I want to thank my wife, Alaanah, for supporting me in my career,” added Webster. “She always takes care of the home while I’m serving in the Navy. She had to go through her pregnancy while I was gone and moved twice while I was deployed.”
By Alvin Plexico
Navy Office of Community Outreach
Reprinted courtesy of U.S. Navy
