Oklahoma seaman is serving in Florida
PENSACOLA, FLA — A 2016 McLoud High School graduate and Newalla native is stationed with a command responsible for teaching future information warriors the skills required to defend America around the world.
Seaman Nolan Hoehn works as a cryptologic technician and operates out of the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station.
A cryptologic technician is responsible for analyzing electronic communications, jamming enemy radar signals, deciphering information in foreign languages and maintaining equipment and networks used to generate top secret intel.
Hoehn credits success in the Navy with lessons learned growing up in Newalla.
“I learned about finances,” Hoehn said. “It helped me with taxes and loans.”
Hoehn has military ties with family members who previously have served and is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My dad was in the Army,” Hoehn said.
While there are many ways to earn distinction in the Navy, Hoehn also said he’s proud of graduating top of his class at A-school.
“Serving in the Navy gives me a lot of career opportunities, and I definitely have more respect for myself and hold myself to a higher standard,” Hoehn added.
Jerry Jimenez is a mass communication Specialist 1st Class with the Navy Office of Community Outreach.