 In spring 2016, sailors around the world checked advancement quotas to see what their chance of making rank was. For Minemen hoping to put on Petty Officer 2nd Class, the number was a low 2.7 percent. It was pretty sad at first actually when I first found out it was kind of discouraging. We already assumed the title and we're the uniform of Petty Officer 2nd Class. 148 sailors competed for four spots to be the next Minemen 2nd Class and Musa was one of the top four. I was really surprised and in shock. I didn't think I was going to make it. Congratulations, Musa. Musa's advice for those giving up. Don't sell yourself short and you know just kind of hold on to hope. Musa is already working with his mentor looking at the next steps in his career. Petty Officer Christiana Coffey, Fleet Activities, Sosubo, Japan.