WHY I SERVE
Seth Thompson U.S. Navy Age: Age: 27 Assignment: Logs and records supervisor for FRCSW (Fleet
Readiness Center Southwest) Det. Point Mugu Stationed: Point Mugu, Calif. I have been in the military for: five and a half years.
sible as a teenager and I knew the structure that the military offers would be good for me. At the time, my girlfriend was very supportive and I wanted to be able to provide for her and start a family. We have now been married for almost five years and we are expecting our second child on Christmas Day. The Navy has been a blessing. Why I continue to serve: I continue to serve because I am good at
what I do. I enjoy serving my country and supporting my family.
Seth Thompson is congratulated by Lt. Mark Demaree upon Thompson’s re-enlistment.
Photo courtesy of Seth Thompson
Why I joined: I joined because I needed to grow up. I was irrespon-
I have been deployed to: Bahrain. Something new I learned while being deployed: I learned about Ramadan while
in Bahrain as well as other Muslim customs. My favorite activity to do in Bakersfield is: getting to
spend time with family and relaxing. What I miss most about Bakersfield:
Sequoia Sandwich Company. How I stay connected to family and friends back home: lots of phone calls. 48
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My best military accomplishment or memory so far is: being
recognized by CNAF (Command Naval Air Forces) for outstanding work during an aviation maintenance inspection. Something I’d like to accomplish this year is: advance to Petty
Officer 1st Class (E-6). If I had to choose a different career path, I would have become: a firefighter. After my time in the Navy, I would like to: coach high school
basketball and spend as much time as I can with my family. — Know a Kern County native who is proudly serving in the military? E-mail us at bakersfieldlife@bakersfield.com with the message subject line: Why I Serve. Please include an e-mail, phone number and/or Facebook link to reach the nominee.