Sailor on the Street

Career Counselor

1st Class Christina Allen

Command:NavalSupportActivityHamptonRoads Hometown:Dallas,Texas

As a woman in the Navy, how do you hope to inspire future generations? I hope to inspire future generations to be brave and confident in theirownindividualjourney

What message would you give a little girl who wants to join theNavy?

It may be tough to commit to untraditional change, but don’t be afraid to create your own traditions to meet your goals. Have fun in being creative in meeting those goals, and see the opportunity in those upcoming inevitable obstacles You can do all things, all thingswhileservingandprotectingourfamilies,ourcommunities, and our country Remember your “why,” and give yourself grace andreachbacktohelpthosediscoveringtheirjourneyaswell.

USNSTrenton (T-EPF5),MilitarySealift Command’s expeditionaryfast transport ship participated in a communityrelations projectwhile the shipwas in portVenice,Italy March 7.Trenton crewmembersvolunteered at Emporio Della Solidarieta an organization established in 2008with the goal to provide local low-income familieswith bare-necessityitems,including food and personal products byoperating a store,a school and offering housing foradults requiring extra assistance.From the left MasterChiefIntelligence Specialist Shannon Naranjo Trenton’s senior enlisted leader; Intelligence Specialist Second ClassAnthonyKonrad; CryptologicTechnicians Collection First Class Kevin Serpa; Lt Cmdr Matt DeBaun,Trenton’s assistant officerin charge and Cmdr Tim Rustico,Trenton’s officerin charge (PHOTOBYCHRISTINAJOHNSON,MILITARYSEALIFTCOMMAND EUROPEANDAFRICA)