Military Award Ceremonies

Images depict military personnel receiving various awards and certificates at formal ceremonies, often in front of patriotic backdrops. The mood is celebratory and respectful.

220804-N-FD648-1008 NORFOLK, VA - Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and George H.W. Bush CSG, left, awards a Letter of Commendation to Culinary Specialist 1st Class Joshua Kohmuench aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), August 4, 2022.

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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 25, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Rebecca Brook, assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony, Aug. 25, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 15, 2023) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Katelyn Burris, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives an Intermediate Leader Development Course Certificate of Completion from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, and from Master Chief Francisco Vargas, command master chief, NSA Souda Bay, on Feb. 15, 2023. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Group Seven, presents a certificate of appreciation to Culinary Specialist Petty Officer 1st Class Alfren Custodio, for his support raising funds during the 2022 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 23. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands that have the highest donation per capita, the highest donation contribution, and outstanding command key persons for the Marine Corps and the Navy. NMCRS is a private, non-profit organization that has been financially assisting Marines, sailors and their families through interest-free loans and grants since 1904. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civil

220527-N-EJ241-1034DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 27, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenny A. Lewis Jr., assigned to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, is presented a Flag Letter of Commendation by Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia during awards at quarters. Lewis received the letter in recognition for his outstanding duties as a member of NSF Diego Garcia, which led to his selection as Sailor of the Quarter for fiscal year 2022s second quarter.

Yorktown, Va. (January 30, 2024) MA3 Peyton Pankey, assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, is promoted to MA2 during an all hands award quarters event at the installations Nelson Chapel.

CDR Nichols awards IT2 Wedel with EIWS certificate.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Air Traffic Controller Third Class Damion Young receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on June 29, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Master-at-Arms Third Class Gavin Hunt receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on June 29, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

220804-N-FD648-1008 NORFOLK, VA - Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and George H.W. Bush CSG, left, awards a Letter of Commendation to Culinary Specialist 1st Class Joshua Kohmuench aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), August 4, 2022.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 28, 2022) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Camryn Erby, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receives a frocking letter from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during a frocking ceremony at the Fitness Center on Nov. 28, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Air Traffic Controller Airman Trevor Barrett is acknowledged as the Blue Jacket of the Quarter by Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an awards-at-quarters ceremony in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jorge Tobias receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an awards-at-quarters ceremony in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 10, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Carter W. Nelson, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Flag Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, on behalf of Rear Adm. B. J. Collins, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central during an award ceremony on Nov. 10, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 15, 2023) Machinists Mate 2nd Class Erian Jaye Francisco, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives an Intermediate Leader Development Course Certificate of Completion from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, and from Master Chief Francisco Vargas, command master chief, NSA Souda Bay, on Feb. 15, 2023. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Master-at-Arms Second Class Phantacy Leach receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on June 29, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 8, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Trevor Helms, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Flag Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, on behalf of Rear Adm. B. J. Collins, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central during an award ceremony on Dec. 8, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (Mar. 15, 2023) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Noah Alonso, assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes, is promoted to the rank of second class petty officer under the meritorious advancement program (MAP). Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Quanshanae McConico receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Group Seven, right, and Erin Seif, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Honorary Chair of Volunteers, left, present a certificate of appreciation to Information Technician Chief Petty Officer Andrew Bankey, for his support raising funds during the 2022 NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 23. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands that have the highest donation per capita, the highest donation contribution, and outstanding command key persons for the Marine Corps and the Navy. NMCRS is a private, non-profit organization that has been financially assisting Marines, sailors and their families through interest-free loans and grants since 1904. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 11, 2024) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Hunter Merola, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, is certified as a Navy Security Force Senior Specialist by Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during an awards ceremony on Jan. 11, 2024. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (February 2, 2024) Civilians and Sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) receive awards from NSGL Commanding Officer, Capt. Steve Yargosz, Feb. 2, 2024. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation. Navy

220627-N-EJ241-1002DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 27, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives his frocking letter from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia during a frocking ceremony. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

Lt. Cmdr. David Johnson receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

Sailors receive certificates during Recruit Division Commander "C" School graduation. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

220527-N-EJ241-1020DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 27, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Richard N. Zealy, assigned to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia during awards at quarters. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (January 18, 2024) Sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes and its tenant commands are presented lone Sailor statues from the Navy League at a Sailor of the year ceremony at the National Museum of the American Sailor, Jan. 18, 2024. Since its founding in 1902, the Navy League has provided a voice for stronger sea services. The Navy League has grown to become the foremost citizens organization serving, supporting and standing with all U.S. sea services.

220616-N-YD328-0038 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 16, 2022) Master-at-Arms First Class Raeshon A. Philbert receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an Awards at Quarters ceremony in the base gym on Jun. 16, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 8, 2022), Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Spencer Degraff, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Dec. 8, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (May 20, 2022) Cmdr. John Carter, Naval Station Great Lakes chaplain, has a retirement ceremony in honor of more than 20 years of service. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Simmons, outgoing company commander, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Daryl Arfsten, commanding officer, 3d Medical Battalion, during the Bravo Surgical Company change of command, Aug. 1, 2022. Simmons relinquished command to Cmdr. Autumn Riddell.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Interior Communications Electrician First Class Derek Alfaro receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on June 29, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 12, 2023) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Taylor Timmerman, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Navy and Marine Corps. Achievement Medal from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Jan. 12, 2023. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

POLARIS POINT, Guam (May 18, 2022) Master Chief Torpedoman's Mate Justin Urso, right, shakes hands with Capt. Carl Trask, Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, during a promotion ceremony, May 18. Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 is responsible for providing training, material and personnel readiness support to multiple Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines and is located at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam.

230406-N-MR862-074 TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (April 6, 2023) Capt. Robert Skillz” Majoris, commodore, Strategic Communications Wing (SCW) 1, presents Master-At-Arms 1st Class Justin Cabala, with a President’s Volunteer Service Award at an awards quarters April 6, 2023. SCW-1 is a tenant command of Naval Air Forces Command, ensuring National Security through the deterrence of adversarial nuclear ambitions.

BM3(SW) Benjamin Rader, assigned to USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) re-enlists aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). Members of his family and command were present during the short ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy Museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Georgios Koutsouklakis receives a Twenty Years of service certificate from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an awards-at-quarters ceremony held in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

CRYSTAL CITY, VA. (Aug. 26, 2022) - Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt, F-35 Joint Program Executive Officer, poses with Cmdr. Mitchell Grant after presenting him with the Senior Officer of the Quarter award during a semi-virtual all-hands ceremony at the program headquarters in Crystal City, VA., Aug. 26, 2022. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built. (Photo by America Henry-Wingo/Released)

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HMC Mike Julien is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his contributions to the success within the Directorate for Administration. HMC Julien's leadership and dedication will be missed by his junior enlisted and the officers he mentored within the DFA directorate and beyond.

Hospital Corpsman Devin Myrick receives his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal certificate from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

220826-N-EJ241-1026DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug. 26, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Justin Hulett, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Sailor of the Quarter award from Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia during awards at quarters. Hulett received the award in recognition for his outstanding duties as a member of NSF Diego Garcia, which led to his selection as Sailor of the Quarter for fiscal year 2022s third quarter.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (June 30, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Joseph Dilts, assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes, receives his frocking letter from Captain Ken Williams, NSGL's executive officer, during a ceremony in Ross Theater. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joshua S. Smith, left, and Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, both with 2d Marine Division, pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15, 2022. Smith retires after 30 years of honorable service.

Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Commanding Officer James M. Belmont, right, recognizes FRCE Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Logistics Department Head Stephen Barrow, left, for Barrows receipt of the 2021 Admiral Stan Arthur Award for Civilian Logistician of the Year. Barrow earned the award, which honors him as the Navys top civilian logistician, for his vision and foresight in enabling FRCE to support current fleet readiness while preparing the depot for fifth-generation weapons system requirements and the needs of future warfighters.

U.S. Marines pose for a photo with Lyla Arrick during the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3, 2023. The Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony provides units in the Camp Lejeune area the opportunity to recognize Marines, Sailors, and family members who earned a Presidential Volunteer Service Award or made a significant impact through their volunteer efforts.

031024-M-5916B-012. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220826-N-EJ241-1016DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug. 26, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Taveontae K. Crosby, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Letter of Commendation from Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia during awards at quarters. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (June 23, 2022) - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher, commander, Submarine Group 9, right, presents a Legion of Merit certificate to U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Figgs, departing commanding officer of Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), during a change of command ceremony at TRFB. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission by repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

Capt. Kelly Elmore, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) chief of staff, receives her Meritorious Service Medal certificate from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

Lt. j.g. Mary Collins receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Third Class Javier Ochoa, left, field medical technician, Bravo Surgical Company, 3d Medical Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, is recognized by Chief Hospital Corpsman Marcus Edwards, right, medical laboratory technician, Bravo Surgical Co., 3d Med. Bn., 3d MLG, during a visit from U.S. Navy Capt. Brent Becker, III Marine Expeditionary Force Surgeon, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2024. Capt. Becker visited U.S. Navy medical personnel stationed aboard MCBH to discuss and answer questions regarding personnel, policies, and future of Navy medicine. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker)

221202-N-LZ839-1040NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 2, 2022) Capt. Joseph Murphy, the outgoing commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), is awarded the Legion of Merit by Rear Adm. Tom Williams, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Two, during the ships change of command ceremony, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Capt. Paul Burkhart relieved Murphy as commanding officer of Bataan.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2022) -Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) team member, Machinists Mate 1st Class Adalberto Covarrubias, right, receives a letter from the commanding officer for his outstanding volunteer efforts during TRFBs Family and Friends Day event. TRFB Mechanical Departments Division Officer, Lt. Ryan Clark, left, presented the award. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (Apr. 8, 2022) Jaemie McDonough receives an award from Capt. Ken Williams, Naval Station Great Lakes' executive officer, during a command quarters. Opened in 1911, Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (Sept. 9, 2022) Capt. Jason Williamson, Naval Station Great Lakes commanding officer, presents Kevin Barnett, administration officer, with a civilian service commendation medal. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Serpico receives his Defense Meritorious Service Medal certificate from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct 6, 2022) Yeoman Submarines 1st Class Lamar Harris is frocked to the rank of petty officer first class at Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7), Oct. 6, 2022.. CSG 7 directs forward-deployed, combat capable forces across the full spectrum of undersea warfare throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dallas Frye, an Infantry officer, and Sgt. Eddie Mims, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), pose for a picture after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation.

Gunnery Sgt. Warren Webber, the 6th Marine Corps District Comptroller Chief, at 6MCD Headquarters on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. The Marine Corps retains the most qualified and top performing Marines, after 17 years, Webber has still maintained the highest standards. Webber has completed his final reenlistment before retirement in three years.

BM3(SW) Benjamin Rader, assigned to USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) re-enlists aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). Members of his family and command were present during the short ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy Museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 25, 2022) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Brianna Glynn, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receives a reenlistment certificate from Chief Warrant Officer Jeremy Mott, during a reenlistment ceremony on Oct. 25, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 23, 2022) -Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) team member, Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Cheyenne Moscoso, left, from Fairfield, California, receives a Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) for her leadership supporting the command and strategic deterrent mission through weight testing, crane operations and rigging operations. TRFB's Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Capt. Michael D. Eberlein, right, presented the award. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission by repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2022) - Capt. Mark Burns (right), Naval Support Activity Washington commanding officer, presents Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Katleen Puentes (left) with a commemorative plaque at the conclusion of Puentes' tour onboard the command.

CDR Nichols present Ms. Roberlyn Burke with a Civilian Service Achievement Medal.

Whitney McDaniel, assistant governor of the Beaufort Rotary Club, presents U.S. Marine Sgt. Robert Pellicer, primary marksmanship instructor, Weapons and Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, the Military Person of the Year award in Beaufort, South Carolina, Nov. 9, 2022. Pellicer received the award for being an outstanding service member and volunteering in the local community.

220715-N-EJ241-1185DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (July 15, 2022) - Capt. Gregory D. Blyden, Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Two, left, presents Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, with a Legion of Merit award during a change of command ceremony. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

Commander Nichols presents Special Achievement Award to Brandon Badua.

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Jay Allen (Code 700) was recognized for his efforts as part of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Executive Development Program Cadre X during a graduation ceremony July 20.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022.

220712-N-TH560-0189 NORFOLK, Va. (July 12, 2022) - Lt. Cmdr. Emily Curran receives the Senior Officer Capt. Joy Bright Hancock Leadership Award, presented by Personnel, Manpower, and Training Fleet Master Chief Delbert Terrell Jr. and Rear Adm. James P. Waters, director of Military Personnel Plans and Policy, U.S. Navy, at the Joint Womens Leadership Symposium. The awards are presented annually to honor the leadership of Sailors who go above and beyond to foster an inclusive culture in the Navy.

Capt. Allen Adkins, commanding officer of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Washington, commissions Ensign Jacob Castro during a ceremony in Seattle, June 10, 2022. The University of Washington NROTC unit was one of the first six established in the United States in 1926 and puts great emphasis on training for leadership for the education of officers in todays Navy and Marine Corps.

SAN ANTONIO - (Sept. 28, 2022) Members of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonios Division Five gathered at Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Mercado for an awards luncheon provided by the command in recognition of their exceptional performance. Naval Counselor Chief Petty Officer Jesse Lilley is presented the Division Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Month for August 2022 award by NTAG San Antonio Commanding Officer, CDR. Stephanie Simoni.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2022) - Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) team member Mike Lang, Valves and Pumps (Shop 31D) first line supervisor, receives an award recognizing his 40 years of federal service in the U.S. TRFB's Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Capt. Michael D. Eberlein, presented the award. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission by repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

U.S. Navy Lt. Delanta D. McCall, the sub-area 6 coordinator for the 2022 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active duty Fund Drive with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, receives a Certificate of Commendation, a Certificate of Appreciation and a small gift during an Active Duty Fund Drive Recognition Ceremony at the Pennsylvania House, Norfolk, Aug. 25, 2022. An award ceremony was held to congratulate the Marines and Sailors who coordinated the NMCRS 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive, which raised nearly $900,000 within the Hampton Roads region. The NMCRS is a non-profit organization that provides loans, financial education and disaster relief assistance to service members and their families.

031024-M-2267A-019. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Audrey Champagne receives a Fifteen Years of service certificate from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an awards-at-quarters ceremony held in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Carwyn Mumford, left, poses with a mentor during a frocking ceremony held onboard Washington Navy Yard.

Recruits take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navys only boot camp.

031028-M-8049T-059. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Nominations for Senior Civilian of the Quarter

Rear Adm. Darin Via, deputy surgeon general and deputy chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Force Master Chief Michael Roberts, director of Hospital Corps, present a Navy Achievement Medal and plaque to Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vladimir Link, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One, for being selected as the Naval Expeditionary Force Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) of the Year at the Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium (AFOMS) 2022. The AFOMS brings together Navy IDCs and Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technicians to discuss ways to improve training opportunities, recruiting into the community, and provide breakout discussions to improve patient care.

220406-N-LY580-1001 ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (April 6, 2022) Benjamin Russell High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Senior Cadet Hanna Smith (right) presents Cadet Brennen Luke with a Cadet of the Month certificate.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Ronald Piret, Commander, Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command, presided over the promotions of Naval Oceanographys newest Senior and Master Chief Aerographers Mates at NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi May 23, 2022. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.

BOSTON (Oct. 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jason Santamaria, was awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal aboard USS Constitution, October 6. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ships wooden hull.

Cdr. Michael Dickenson, Commanding Officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Nashville, Cdr. Lauren Majchrzak, and Commodore, Navy Recruiting Region East, Capt. Rajashaker Bob Reddy pose for a photo during a change of command ceremony at NTAG Nashville headquarters in Nashville,Tenn. NTAG Nashville includes 46 Navy recruiting stations across the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia covering 138,000 square miles.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, left, Sgt. Lina Fuerte, a legal services specialist with the Defense Services Organization, Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, and Sgt. Maj. Ryan Gnecco, the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune Sergeant Major, pose for a photo with an award presented by USAA for outstanding achievement. Fuerte was recognized as the Marine Corps Installations Commands Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2023 and was awarded a NAM for her efforts. Marine Corps

Alexander Narruhn, governor of the state of Chuuk, right, presents U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Feinberg, commanding officer of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), left, a gift during the Chuuk closing ceremony aboard Mercy, anchored off Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 20, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.

SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2022) - Cmdr. Loren Jacobi, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3s commanding officer, presents a certificate of advancement to Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Mandy Ojo, during a frocking ceremony on Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI). HSC-3 is the West Coast MH-60S fleet replacement squadron, responsible for training pilots and aircrewmen by providing the most capable warfighters to the fleet.

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents a commander's award to key members of Navajo Nation during the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Navajo Code Talkers at Tse Bonito, N.M., Aug. 14, 2022. The Marine Corps is supporting the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Navajo Code Talkers and the vital role they played in the Pacific Island Hopping Campaign of World War II.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jay Palmer, the commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, left, and Sgt. Maj. Sean Grantham, the sergeant major of VMGR-152, pose for a photo after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 5, 2023. VMGR-152 was awarded with the Pete Ross Award, Marine Aviation Safety Award. The Marine Corps Aviation Awards recognize Marines for their exceptional leadership and achievements during 2022.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jamie Dillashaw, left, Medical Readiness Battalion Hawaii battalion commander presents a certificate to Spc. Jeremy Emberton for completing 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist Phase II training on Feb. 15, 2024. Both soldiers are assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center. (Defense Health Agency

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kyle Shoop, left, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with Lance Cpl. Cyrus Fayiah, an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, and a Liberia native, during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge MCAS Iwakuni service members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from El Salvador, Liberia, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Philippines.

Rear Admiral Thomas R. "TR" Buchanan, Commander, Submarine Group Ten, presents the Academic Excellence Award to Seaman Jack Pridham during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command, Jan. 18, 2024. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, right, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Kaito Kyan, a firefighter with MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services, pose for a photo during an award ceremony at Camp Foster Fire Station, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Kyan received the 2021 U.S. Marine Corps Civilian Firefighter of the Year award after being nominated by his peers for his accomplishments, professionalism, discipline, and core values. He has earned two advanced firefighting certifications, learned English as a second language, and served as a mentor for firefighters across Okinawa.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Aug. 11, 2022) - U.S. Navy Capt. Michael D. Eberlein, commanding officer, Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), presents Ryan M. Pont, shop 38C mechanic, with a certificate of achievement for the completion of the TRFB Leadership Development Program. The TRFB Leadership Development Program provides extensive training encompassing fleet maintenance functions for current and future leaders at the command.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephen Keck, center, an F-15E pilot assigned to the 53rd Wing is presented the 2022 Mackay Trophy coin by Mrs. Tina Wu, director of Membership and Awards of the National Aeronautic Association, during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 11, 2024. Awarded for the most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force individual, group, or organization, the Mackay Trophy is one of the longest-standing aviation awards in the nation.

220901-N-ED185-2093NAVAL BASE KITSAP - KEYPORT, Wash (Sept. 1, 2022) Cmdr. Bill Howey, right, the final commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), shakes hands with George Sawyer, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility project superintendent, after transferring command of the boat to the shipyard during a decommissioning ceremony for the submarine, Sept. 1, 2022. Providence was commissioned July 27, 1985, and supported a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin Meinert, Executive Officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24, poses for a photo with Marines assigned to MAG-24 during a Marine Corps Aviation Awards ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 4, 2023. The service members received awards for outstanding performance in Marine Aviation.

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