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With 90% of global commerce traveling by
sea and access to the internet relying on the
security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy Try

officials continue to emphasize that the pros-

perity of the United States is directly linked to
recruiting and retaining talented people from 3 for
across the rich fabric of America.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and

confidence of the American people every
day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Free!
Operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy 19 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ]
the nation needs.”
Irons has many opportunities to achieve
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Irons serves a Navy that operates far
clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity
and security.
“Serving in the Navy means continuing the
tradition of my grandfathers,” said Irons. “My
By Mass Communication Specialist ville. “My hometown taught me that network- dad’s father served as a diesel technician on
1st Class Tracey Bannister, Navy Office ing with people helps you to accomplish more a Landing Ship, Tank during the Korean War,

of Community Outreach in life,” said Irons. “It also helped me establish and my mother’s father, who was a Merchant
a better frame for teamwork and esprit de corps Marine, sailed the Atlantic during World War II.” Go to

Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Irons, a native (group spirit).” Irons is grateful to others for helping make
of Painesville, Ohio, serves the U.S. Navy Irons joined the Navy 25 years ago. Today, a Navy career possible. MidAmericaBoating.com

assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Irons serves as a fire controlman. “I would like to thank retired Chief Petty to start your 3-month trial
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Irons graduated from Riverside High of my grandfather,” said Irons. “When I was Chief Petty Officer Jim Ritch,” said Irons.

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The skills and values needed to succeed in branches, but found the Navy could provide overcome my shortcomings and made me a
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