Feb 12th 2008 - OHSO So’oula
Alyssa Luana Aoina-So’oula was born on the 10 January 1989 in Auckland and spent her early years living in Grey Lynn before moving down to Rotorua, where she attended St Michael’s Primary school and then John Paul College.
Image Right: OHSO So’oula (NIS-02-048).
Reason for joining the RNZN?
“I wasn’t too sure what I wanted to do straight after school and I thought the Navy was a really good option to give me time to think whilst I earned money and gained skills for the future. I believed the Navy was a good opportunity to gain experience in things that I wasn’t used to and would be a good challenge to me personally. I also really liked the idea of travelling around the world and seeing new places.”
How have you found naval life so far?
“Very challenging when it comes to being away from family and friends, but full of awesome experiences you wouldn’t be able to get working in an ordinary job!”
Best thing about being on HMNZS Resolution?
“The Ship’s company, the best shipmates in the Fleet and also the chance to see and explore New Zealand. It is an opportunity to see parts of my country I wouldn’t normally go to.”