Chandler native helps support Super Bowl flyover aircraft

GLENDALE  – During the performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl 57, three Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover of State Farm Stadium.

Petty Officer Third Class Ariana Scott, a native of Chandler, is one of the sailors maintaining the aircraft for Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-122.

VFA-122 is headquartered at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California's San Joaquin Valley. The flyover formation includes two F/A-18F Super Hornets from VFA-122, a F-35C Lightning II from VFA-147 and a EA-18G Growler from electronic attack squadron VAQ- 129.

Growing up in Chandler, Scott attended Hamilton High School, graduating in 2009. Scott is also a 2012 University of Phoenix alumnus.

Skills and values similar to those found in Chandler are important to succeed in the military.

"Growing up in (Chandler), I worked different jobs since I was 15 years old," Scott said. "The one thing that always stuck with me was the advice my father gave me. It was to give each day at work you're all and have pride in the job you have to do."

Scott joined the Navy three years ago.

"It was always my dream to be able to serve my country,"  Scott said. "Not too many members of my family have served in the Navy, so I was excited to be one of the first to do so in my generation."

Today, Scott serves as an aviation structural mechanic  for safety equipment.

"My favorite part about being an AME is getting to work on the aircraft, and helping to train our pilots on cockpit safety," said Scott.

U.S. Navy officials brag on naval aviation as the best in the world because of its ability to harness the entire ocean as a runway.

As Scott continues to train and perform missions, there’s a great deal of pride serving in the Navy.

"Serving in the Navy means so much to me because it has given my life more purpose," added Scott. "Being able to protect my loved ones is an incredible feeling."

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