Coral Springs Sailor 2nd Class Joseph Aubrey Keeps Watch in the South China Seas

on Veteran’s Day Far from Home

By Terry Jaillet

Local dignitaries and veterans marked Veterans Day last month with somber cereJoseph serves aboard the USS Jackson, a littoral combat ship that is part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the monies, parades, and receptions. Veterans of all stripes told stories of past glory and raised drinks to lost comrades. While we remember warriors of the past, today’s Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors continued to serve the calling of defending the United States.

One of these service members is Helicopter Crewman Second Class Joseph Aubrey, from Coral Springs. As we were remembering the sacrifices of those who came before him, Joseph was flying in his MH-60S Seahawk helicopter more than 10,000 miles from home. South China Sea, whose mission is to support a free and open IndoPacific region. Littoral combat ships are relatively small naval vessels designed for operations near shore. These ships are fast and flexible and can be configured to perform a wide variety of roles. While the exact number and location of deployed U.S. forces are classified, it is believed that more than 170,000 American service members are stationed overseas. These men and women, like Crewman Second Class Aubrey are serving their country in the same way the Veterans we celebrated last month did in the past.

Photo Credit:Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Langholf, U.S.N.