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Sailor of the Week, Jan. 14 - 21, 2011

Posted by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 13, 2011 at 10:30pm in Sailor of the Week

Biography

AWR2 Paul Gabby graduated from boot camp in March of 2006. He then went on to Pensacola NACCS May through June of that same year. After that he attended rescue Swimmer school June through July. Then on to Aircrew school July to December.

Paul’s first squadron is forward deployed in Atsugi Japan. He is with the HS-14 Chargers. He's been there since August of 2007.

Paul's hobbies include venturing out into Japan, and running marathons. Paul ran in the Tokyo Marathon in 2010 and ran it in 3 hours, 14 minutes. He was also awarded a captains coin for his performance in the 2010 "bad man week" triathlon. (According to his dad, he "destroyed the competition!")

Prior to joining the Navy, Paul ran cross country and Wrestled for Southwest Randolph High School. He placed 4th in state wrestling. After graduation, he returned to assist as a wrestling coach while working full time and taking classes at the community college.

Paul's home town is Asheboro, NC

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02i1w1yotgkxr January 18, 2011 at 1:23pm

Congratulations Paul! Bravo Zulu to you!! What an awesome start in life for you!! I wonder if we ever ran into you at a Wrestling Tournament. My Son Wrestled for North Davidson High School out of Welcome, NC (2004-2007). Our youngest daughter is stationed over in Atsugi Naval Air Base, Japan also. She is with VAQ 136 "The Gauntlets"..wonder if you have met!! Good luck in your endeavors..I am sure you will do great!
Brad January 17, 2011 at 11:16am

Congratulations Michael and Paul. Those of us HS-14 fathers are sooooo proud of the AW's in that Squadron! We are proud of Paul and Micheal you should have a smile bigger than your face. I know the feeling! Just sent Garrett back to HS-14 from his New Year's leave with us this Sat. Enjoy every moment you have with him! HOOYAH HS-14!! HOOYAH Paul.
John V. January 15, 2011 at 2:51pm

Michael-tell Paul we are proud of him and all he does.......they can never hear it enough. John V.
Chris B. January 14, 2011 at 6:29am

Congratulations Michael,

You have every reason to be very proud. My son PIR'd 3/3/06...seems like a lifetime since then.
Michael Gabby January 13, 2011 at 11:34pm

My smile does not fit on my face. I am very proud of Paul and all of service men and woman. He can't jump from the Chopper without a someone flying it, he can't get winched back up without one of the crewman helping, so I hope all the members of the HS-14 Chargers share in the pride this week.

GO NAVY/ Go HS-14 CHARGERS