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Petty Officer 2nd Class Lowinski Petidor, from Miami, Florida, serves aboard USS Billings, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida.

Petidor graduated from Miami Central Senior High School in 2022.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Miami.

“Growing up in North Miami, I was always taught first impressions are vital,” Petidor said. “First impressions are very important. From boot camp to today, I’ve put my best foot forward, and it has done me well.”

Petidor joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Petidor serves as an information systems technician.

“My parents immigrated to this country from Haiti before I was born,” Petidor said. “I see this as a way to repay this country for the

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