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.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Elkins, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Serving in the navay is being part of a great team

Serving in the Navy means Tóth  is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy is a prominent part of our country’s self-defense,” said Tóth. “With a strong Navy that’s always ready to defend its country, nations are less likely to challenge us.”

Tóth has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy so far is graduating from boot camp,” said Tóth. “I know my family back home is proud of me and I hope to achieve a lot within the next six years.”

As Tóth and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

I immigrated with my family from Budapest to Florida in 2018

“Seeing how proud my family back in Hungary is of me by serving in the Navy makes it all worthwhile,” said Tóth. “To me, serving means being a part of a greater community for a greater purpose in giving back to our country.”

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

“I would like to thank my parents, my uncle, Csaba Funtek, my aunt, Alina Tóth, other family members and my boyfriend for sending me letters and keeping me motivated when I felt like quitting and helping me push through to get to where I am today,” said Tóth.

“I immigrated with my family from Budapest to Florida in 2018,” added Tóth. “Not only am I the first in my family to join the U.S. military but I am also the first woman in my entire family to join any branch of the military.”

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