Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Macadam Weissman | 240912-N-AC117-1002 Chief Information Systems Technician Alex Fuentes, from Bogota,...... read more read more
MANAMA, Bahrain - Chief Information Systems Technician Alex Fuentes, a native of Bogota, Colombia, plays a leading role at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, serving as the leading chief petty officer for the command's Information and technologies department.
Fuentes has served in the Navy for 21 years, performing core and specialty functions including information systems administration, cybersecurity, and communications operations.
A 2001 graduate of Simon Bolivar High School in Bogota, Fuentes’ journey did not begin the way most Sailors’ do.
"I served in the Colombian armed forces for one year right after high school and had a dream to join the U.S. Armed Forces," said Fuentes. "The Navy offered me the opportunity to travel around the world and that motivated me to join."
Fuentes has experienced a variety of cultures throughout his career, and recognizes diversity as one of the Navy’s greatest strengths.
"One cultural value I treasure the most is respect to diversity," said Fuentes. "Our country and our Navy are composed of a myriad of cultural backgrounds and experiences that make us more robust and powerful in all aspects. We must appreciate the contributions of every single Sailor regardless of their background or origin."
“Hispanic Americans have had a profound and positive influence on our country, ” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. “Currently, more than 14 percent of the DON's [Department of the Navy] total force shares Hispanic descent. As we discover more of these stories, and honor their ultimate impact, we not only enrich our understanding, but also strengthen our collective identity."
NSA Bahrain's mission is to support U.S. and coalition maritime operations throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations by providing security for ships, aircraft and tenants on board NSA Bahrain and assigned detachments. NSA Bahrain provides efficient and effective shore services to sustain the fleet, enable the fighter and support the family with honor, courage and commitment.
| Date Taken: | 09.17.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 09.17.2024 05:38 |
| Story ID: | 481047 |
| Location: | MANAMA, BH |
| Hometown: | BOGOTA, CO |
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