By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Ensign Sabrina Briggs, a native of Houston, Texas, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3.

Briggs joined the Navy 14 years ago. Today, Briggs serves as a limited duty officer.

“I joined the Navy because I am a single parent, and I needed a way to ensure my son would have a future,” said Briggs.

Briggs attended Cesar E. Chavez High School and graduated in 2009. Briggs also attended Central Texas College and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in 2018.

Skills and values similar to those found in Houston are similar to those required to succeed in the military.

“My hometown taught me to be able to lean on one another in times of need and distress,” said Briggs. "I try to carry that into the Navy. It has helped me to build morale with my peers."

These lessons have helped Briggs while serving with the Navy.

Members of HSC 3 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 are stronger because of their service.

As a member of the Navy, Briggs 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 is important to national defense because we patrol the seas and ensure global freedom,” said Briggs. "We are the world's greatest Navy and the world's greatest police."

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.

Briggs and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is crossing over to becoming an officer as a prior-enlisted sailor,” said Briggs. "I started my career off as an E-3 and worked my way up the ranks. I eventually became an officer. I am now a part of the few to have done this, so I'm very proud of it."

As Briggs 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 being a proud Sailor that holds up the core values of honor, courage and commitment,” said Briggs. "The Navy has taught me to be proud, not only of where I'm from but also of the country and of the brothers and sisters that I have served with."

Briggs is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I would like to thank my junior sailors,” added Briggs. "I would not be able to be in the position that I'm in without them."

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