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WE MAKE YOUR SERVICE AND Navy Women from page 13 specialized, requiring both dedication and
STORAGE NEEDS CONVENIENT skill, according to Navy officials. The jobs
AND AFFORDABLE range from maintaining engines to handling
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Cleveland native serves weaponry along with a multitude of other
assignments that keep the ship mission-ready
aboard forward-deployed at all times.
Offering USS Shoup in Japan As a member of the Navy, Harrison is
THE MOST part of a world-class organization focused
maritime
maintaining
on
dominance,
COMPETITIVE By Senior Chief James Thorson, Navy strengthening partnerships, increasing
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competitive warfighting capabilities and
STORAGE PRICING YOKOSUKA, Japan - Fireman Caitlyn sustaining combat-ready forces in support of
the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy is all around the world, and defends
We ARE your AROUND! Harrison, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, serves our freedom on the seas,” said Harrison.
in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy
FULL SERVICE warship. USS Shoup. Harrison serves in Japan as part of the
MARINE SHIPYARD • Engine, driveline & stern drive repair Today, Harrison serves as a gas turbine Forward Deployed Naval Forces. These naval
Harrison joined the Navy one year ago.
forces operate with allies and partners to
• Full, minor to major fiberglass repair systems technician aboard USS Shoup. preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
“I joined the Navy for a new experience
Service members in this region are part of the
• Complete gelcoat & paint services and for the educational opportunities,” U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area
• Headliners, wall liners, upholstery said Harrison. of responsibility in the world.
& full carpeting repair or installation Growing up in Cleveland, Harrison attended “As the largest force in our nation’s front
• All winterization needs Lakewood High School and graduated in 2018. line against revisionist actors, U.S. Pacific
• Mobile dockside services Today, Harrison relies upon skills and Fleet meets this great responsibility with
• Plus – heated or cold inside storage values similar to those found in Cleveland to strength, resolve and confidence,” said Adm.
succeed in the military. Samuel Paparo, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander.
“I played sports in high school, worked in “Together with our joint and combined
9454 Park Row, Lakeside, restaurants and in customer service,” said partner operations, we are positioned to
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440 Harrison. “These experiences gave me team defend - across all domains - any attempts to
419 798-2628 Office building skills and patience.” threaten our nation, our allies and partner’s
Modern U.S. Navy surface ships provide a
security, freedom and well-being.”
419 798-4700 Fax wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi- Harrison and the sailors they serve
lakesideyacht@yahoo.com threat air, surface and subsurface environments. with have many opportunities to achieve
A Navy surface ship is capable of operating accomplishments during their military service.
www.lakesideyachtserviceandstorage.com independently or as part of carrier strike in the Navy,” said Harrison.
“I am most proud that I have made it this far
groups, surface action groups or expeditionary
30 TON & 70 TON HOISTS strike groups. train and perform missions, they take pride in
As Harrison and other sailors continue to
Jobs aboard a U.S. Navy ship are highly