CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 2010 James Bowie High School graduate and Simms, Texas, native supports the training of naval aviation personnel and air operations.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jimmy Burkett is a boatswain’s mate serving at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. 

A Navy boatswain’s mate is responsible for handling all of the anchoring, mooring, and towing evolutions as well as underway replenishments and flight operations while serving aboard a naval ship.

Burkett credits success...