Corpus Christi native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command

Corpus Christi native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command

Hospitalman Apprentice Rafael Velez, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, operating out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.Velez graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2020.The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Corpus Christi.Growing up, I learned the importance of having a strong work ethic, dedication and courage, and to never back down from adve…

Emerald Isle native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Seaman Apprentice Max Abernathy, a native of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, operating out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.