This Hungarian woman trains to be a U.S. Navy Warfighter

Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors. At Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Meridian, instructors teach sailors to be combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Seaman Recruit Julianna Tóth, a sailor from Budapest, Hungary, is a student at NTTC Meridian, learning the necessary skills needed to be a yeoman.

“I will be responsible for various administration tasks and clerical work,” said Tóth. Tóth, a 2023 graduate of Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami, Florida, joined the Navy four months ago. “I joined the Navy for self-improvement and better opportunities in the future, as well as to just try something new that would bring unique experiences,” said Tóth.

She relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Budapest

Tóth relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Budapest to succeed in the military. “I learned that teamwork is a big thing in the Navy,” said Tóth. “It’s important that no matter how you feel towards someone personally, you have to be able to come together as a team and put your issues aside in order to complete your mission, as well as holding each other accountable.”

NTTC Meridian, located at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, is committed to developing dedicated and motivated sailors and Marines. Following boot camp, they provide entry-level “A” school training to students in administration and supply ratings. NTTC Meridian is one of the more than 1,640 subordinate learning sites that serve as a part of the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) domain. NETC educates and trains those who serve, providing the tools and opportunities that enable life-long learning, professional and personal growth and development, ensuring fleet readiness and mission accomplishment.

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 trained sailors and a strong Navy.