Training the next Generation: BM1 Benavides’ Role in Navy Training

Training the next Generation: BM1 Benavides’ Role in Navy Training

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Gustavo Benavides, from Brownsville, Texas, assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Littoral Training Facility (LTF) Pacific (PAC), embarked on his Navy career with a passion for service that started in high school. Now serving as an instructor at, Benavides shares his experiences and lessons learned from fleet service to the classroom, helping shape the next generation of Sailors.

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Gustavo Benavides, assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), poses for a portrait at the Littoral Combat Ship Training Facility Pacific (LTFPAC) onboard Naval Base San Diego on Sept. 18, 2024. Benavides provides mentorship and training to junior Sailors, ensuring they are prepared for their operational roles within the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Austen McClain)

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