The course is nine months long and once completed the sailors qualify as Navy meteorologist and oceanographers.
Coulter joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Coulter serves as an aerographer’s mate.
“I joined the Navy to pursue a higher education and for the opportunities it provides,” said Coulter.
Growing up in Lakewood, Coulter attended Lakes High School and graduated in 2020. Today, Coulter relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Lakewood to succeed in the military.
“Growing up in my hometown taught me perseverance and gave me the hope for an ability to have a better life,” said Coulter.
These lessons have helped Coulter while serving with the Navy.
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.
Whether operating in the air, at sea or underwater, Navy equipment, people and decision-making all rely on the technical and tactical advice of Navy Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) members.
Naval Oceanography encompasses a wide range of missions crucial to supporting today’s Naval fleet. They include oceanography, hydrography, meteorology, climate science, geospatial information science, astrometry, Earth orientation and precise time.
As a member of the Navy, Coulter 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 contributes to national defense by ensuring freedom of the waterways and airspace around them,” said Coulter.
Coulter and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“So far I am most proud of being selected s Fleet Weather Centers Sailor of the Week,” said Coulter.
As Coulter and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“To m serving in the Navy means that I can set myself up to be successful and achieve my goals,” added Coulter.
