Hunterdon County native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
NORFOLK, VA – Petty Officer 2nd Class Jobert Rosales, a native of Readington Township, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2.
Rosales joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Rosales serves as a hospital corpsman.
Rosales attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School and graduated in 2012. Additionally, Rosales is currently attending American Public University and will graduate in 2024.
Skills and values similar to those found in Readington are similar to those required to succeed in the military.
“I learned in Readington to be a team player,” Rosales said. “I played sports growing up, so I learned how to follow rules, took on leadership opportunities and was able to adapt easily. In the Navy, you need to be a team player to accomplish the mission because you cannot do it by yourself.”
These lessons have helped Rosales while serving with the Navy.
Members of HSC 2 fly and maintain helicopters for the U.S. Navy. Navy helicopters are able to perform many different missions. In general, some of the most common operations include search and rescue, air assaults, medical evacuations, supply transport and hunting submarines.
This year commemorates 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola; one year later six of them, known as “The First Six,” earned their “Wings of Gold.” Over the past 50 years, the Navy has expanded its roles for women to lead and serve globally and today our women aviators project power from the sea in every type of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aircraft. Our Nation and our Navy is stronger because of their service.
As a member of the Navy, Rosales is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy’s forward presence around the world is important because we can act quickly whenever and wherever we are needed,” Rosales said.
With 90 percent 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.
“Our mission remains timeless – to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. “This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy.”
Rosales and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“My proudest Navy accomplishment is serving with Marines,” Rosales said. “I earned their respect and the title of ‘Doc’. That means a lot to me because the Marines don’t have hospital corpsmen. Therefore, I provide them with healthcare and we have a brotherhood because of it.”
As Rosales and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means a lot to me,” Rosales said. “I am able to continue traditions and heritage while enhancing my leadership skills.”
Rosales is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank my past leadership and my family because they have always been there guiding me throughout my whole career,” Rosales said.
