Military Awards and Recognition

Images capturing military personnel receiving awards and promotions in various international locations, showcasing camaraderie and excellence in service.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (July 1, 2022) Former U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Nathan Kallberg, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) from Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia, holds his honorable discharge certificate and poses for a photo with Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Delosreyes, CLDJ network operations division officer, during a reenlistment ceremony held on camp. During a portion of every reenlistment ceremony, the reenlisting Sailor is technically no longer in the Navy.

Yorktown, Va. (January 30, 2024) CT1 Snow, assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, is presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Captain Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown during an all hands award quarters event at the installations Nelson Chapel.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 25, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Colin Sahlbom, 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 (June 29, 2022) Master-at-Arms Second Class Curtis Scozzafava 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 Hunter Ware 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.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct 14, 2022) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Ronald Velasco is awarded Sailor of the Quarter by Capt Jeff Bierley, Chief of Staff, Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG-7), Oct. 14, 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Master-at-Arms Second Class Kaile Oyler 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.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (July 1, 2022) Former U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Nathan Kallberg, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) from Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia, holds his honorable discharge certificate and poses for a photo with Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Delosreyes, CLDJ network operations division officer, during a reenlistment ceremony held on camp. During a portion of every reenlistment ceremony, the reenlisting Sailor is technically no longer in the Navy.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 25, 2022) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Yarian Rios, assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, receives a Flag Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, on behalf of Rear Adm. Christopher Gray, commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic, during an award ceremony on 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 (Nov. 28, 2022) Air Controlman 3rd Class Spencer DeGraff, 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.

Yorktown, Va. (January 30, 2024) MA3 John Ulrich is presented with a citation by Captain Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown during an all hands award quarters event at the installations Nelson Chapel.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 13, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Declan Thibodeau, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Oct. 13, 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 (Oct. 13, 2022) Machinists Mate 3rd Class Giovanni Melendez, 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 Oct. 13, 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 (Nov. 28, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Alexus Tatenbach, 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.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2022) - Capt. Mark Burns (right), Naval Support Activity Washington commanding officer, presents Master-at-Arms 2nd Class William Robles-Gonzalez (left) with a Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal at the conclusion of Robles-Gonzalez's tour onboard the command.

221130-N-EJ241-1005Master-at-Arms 1st Class Andrew Bourdier, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives his frocking letter from Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during a frocking ceremony at Diego Garcia Nov. 30, 2022. 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 13, 2022) Builder Seaman Mark Allen, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Oct. 13, 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.

POLARIS POINT, Guam (May 18, 2022) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Cody Werven, 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.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 29, 2022) Capt. Chase Sargeant, commander, Task Force 71, and Cmdr. Jermaine Brooms, outgoing commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), pose for a photo during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship, forward-deployed to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, July 29, 2022. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

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 Franklin McCullough, assigned to USS Sioux City (LCS-11), for being selected as the Naval Surface 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 28, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Sebastian Sanchez, 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.

Capt. Joseph Harder III, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) awards Capt. Jason G. Kranz, executive officer, NAVFAC EURAFCENT, the Meritorious Service Medal July 6, 2022. NAVFAC EURAFCENT manages facility project planning and design, including all related acquisition, construction, leasing, environmental, maintenance, and contingency support required by the Navy and Department of Defense commands where the Navy is designated as the lead agent in Europe, Central Asia and Africa.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), presents the meritorious service medal certificate to Master Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen Al Ramirez, assigned to NETCs supply chain operations (N3) division, at NETC Site West during a visit to San Diego area NETC commands, Oct. 31, 2022. NETCs mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters.

Pensacola, FL - Navy Information Operations Command Pensacola held a promotion ceremony for two sailors on 16 February 2024.

220826-N-EJ241-1010DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug. 26, 2022) - Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Jason N. Brown, assigned to American Forces Network (AFN) Diego Garcia, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility (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.

220627-N-EJ241-1011DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 27, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Henry Squitieri, 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 10, 2022) Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, recognizes Aviation Boatswains Mate (Aircraft Handler) Airman Ryliegh Buckner as NSA Souda Bays Blue Jacket of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 during an awards 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.

SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2022) - Cmdr. Loren Jacobi, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3s commanding officer, presents a certificate of advancement to Master Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Luaiva Solomuli, 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 14, 2024) Chief Master-at-Arms Justin Huettman, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, is reenlisted by Lt. Berenice Mack, security officer, NSA Souda Bay, on Feb. 14, 2024. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that 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. Navy

221130-N-EJ241-1034Cmdr. Robert E. Bulatao, executive officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Meritorious Service Medal from Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during a frocking ceremony at Diego Garcia Dec. 30, 2022. 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 28, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Natalie Delgado, 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.

220610-N-EJ241-1002DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 10, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Rebecca Padgett, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a certificate of training completion for the Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) course from Lt. Jody Jones, security officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during a graduation ceremony. The SIMBBC curriculum arms security forces with the skills needed to conduct harbor patrol missions and covers techniques including man overboard drills, pier approaches, towing, and anchoring.

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

220629-N-EJ241-1004DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 29, 2022) - Air Traffic Controller Airman Apprentice Noah Cardenas, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives his certificate of completion from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia, upon graduating from the Auxiliary Security Forces (ASF) Academy. ASF personnel are active duty service members that augment base security personnel during contingencies, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil disturbances, exercises and special events that require heightened levels of security.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 13, 2022) Safety Department Representative Giannis Grivas receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Oct. 13, 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 (Jan. 22, 2024) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jaden Simmons, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, is reenlisted by Lt. Berenice Mack, security officer, NSA Souda Bay, on Jan. 22, 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.

DARWIN, Australia (May 11, 2022) Cmdr. Keith Tate, left, 21st commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), receives a Kentucky Colonel commissioning certificate from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, presented by Capt. Greg Baker, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 11, during Tates change-of-command ceremony, May 11 in Australia. Ashland, part of Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2022) Capt. Les Sobol, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) to Yeoman 2nd Class Kayla Canare during an award ceremony at Benny Decker Theater onboard CFAY. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

220401-N-TF178-1041SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2020) - Capt. Andria Slough, left, executive officer of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), presents Senior Chief Damage Controlman David Orozco with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during Orozcos commissioning ceremony aboard Makin Island, April 1. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

220517-N-AV609-1050 NORFOLK, VA (May 17, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commanding officer of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, left, poses with Fire Controlman Master Chief Gary Elliot during master chief pinning ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77, May 17, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Richard Valentine 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.

220616-N-YD328-0010 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 16, 2022) Ms. Despina Kopasi receives a Twenty Years of service certificate from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay. 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. 11, 2024) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Savannah Truett, 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.

220616-N-YD328-0043 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 16, 2022) Master-at-Arms Second Class Henrico J. Hogan 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Andrew Ezell, the comptroller of 4th Marine Corps District (4MCD), stands at parade rest during his promotion ceremony at 4MCD headquarters, New Cumberland, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service members career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 8, 2022), Mrs. Evangelia Koumandraki receives a Twenty Years of Service Certificate 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.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Terrence Shashaty (left) frocked Master-At-Arms (MA) 1st Class Dexter Carter to his present rank through the Navy's Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) March 29. MAP authorizes commanding officers to advance eligible personnel in paygrades E5 and below to the next higher paygrade.

220804-N-FD648-1020 NORFOLK, VA - Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and George H.W. Bush CSG, left, awards a Bravo Zulu to Machinist Mate 2nd Class Cindy Espinoza aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) August 4, 2022.

Reserve Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Brad Dunham, Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Michael Henning, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 69, during an all hands call at Ault Field in Oak Harbor, Washington September 14, 2022. VP-69, a Navy reserve squadron, is slated to complete their transition to P-8 Poseidon aircraft later this year, sundowning the P-3C Orion for Navy operational squadrons.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 20, 2022) - Capt. Jeffrey Feinberg, commanding officer of USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), left, and Command Senior Chief Manuel Valle, right, award Machinist Mate 2nd Class Nathan Rich, center, Sailor of the Month of July aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) in recognition of Richs efforts during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (December 2, 2022) Capt. Les Sobol, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), presents frocking letters to Sailors in recognition of their advancement to the next paygrade during a frocking and awards ceremony held at Benny Decker Theater onboard CFAY. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Capt. Christopher Reed receives his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 28, 2022) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Hannah Parsons, 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.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Group Seven, presents a certificate of appreciation to Legalman Petty Officer 3rd class Juliana SierraBedoya, for her 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 civilian pe

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2022) -Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) team member Leo P. Funari, right, receives Trident Refit Facility, Bangor's (TRFB) Employee of the Quarter award, third quarter, fiscal year 2022. TRFB's Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Capt. Michael D. Eberlein, left, presented the award. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 15, 2024) Angela Buenrostro, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receives a Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during an awards ceremony on Feb. 15, 2024. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that 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. Navy

220413-N-AH609-1007-GR NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Apr. 13, 2022) Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece, held an Awards at Quarters ceremony in the base gym on April 13, 2022. Master-at-Arms Seaman Melvin Ruiz received his Letter of Appreciation from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay. 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 ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

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.

Hospitalman Noah Yost receives a Letter of Commendation for his service in the clinics Patient Centered Medical Home Department.Yos and other sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point gathered for an award ceremony Friday, October 28, in front of the facility to honor the service and accomplishments of their peers before wishing them fair winds and following seas.

Dont give up, even when times are hard, just put your mind and focus towards it and youll be fine. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harry Le, an administrative specialist with Marine Air logistics Squadron (MALS) 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with Master Sgt. Mayra Infante, left, an administration chief with MALS-16, and Col. Robert McCarthy III, right, the branch head for Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters Marine Corps, after he re-enlists on the spot at a meet the monitor event on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 9, 2022. Le is from Chicago Heights, Illinois and joined the Marine Corps to start a new chapter in life and gain opportunities. Le just re-enlisted to become a drill instructor to be an asset to the institution and develop the next generation of Marines.

WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class William Robles-Gonzalez, right, poses with a mentor during a frocking ceremony held onboard Washington Navy Yard.

U.S. Army Soldiers with United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Fort Eustis presented U.S. Navy Senior Chief Justin Ailes, a mass communication specialist assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), with a certificate of appreciation May 18, 2022 durring a leader professional development visit at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 26, 2022) An Officer Development School (ODS) class 22070 distinguished graduate at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), stands for a group photo with Capt. Everett Alcorn, commanding officer, OTCN, left, and Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, right, following the class graduation ceremony, Aug. 26. ODS provides staff corps officers al restricted line designators with training necessary to prepare them to function in their role as newly commissioned Naval officers.

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Scottie Cox, command master chief of 2d Marine Division (2dMARDIV), receives the Fleet Marine Force device from Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, former commanding general of 2d MARDIV, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The FMF pin signifies U.S. Naval officers and sailors who are trained and qualified to perform duties in support of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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.

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.

220615-N-OX321-1178 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (June 15, 2022) Rear Adm. Darin Via, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, presents Capt. Denise Gechas, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command Sigonella, with the Legion of Merit award and medal during the USNMRTC Sigonella change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Sigonella, June 15, 2022. During the change of command ceremony Capt. Jean Fisak relieved Capt. Denise Gechas as the commanding officer of USNMRTC Sigonella. NAS Sigonella’s strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

220527-N-EJ241-1023DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 27, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher O. Lane, 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.

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 Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal at the conclusion of Puentes' tour onboard the command.

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.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Apr. 26, 2022) -U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Figgs (left), commanding officer, Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), awards Joseph C. Shoemaker (right), shop 67G work lead, 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.

Norwegian Defense Attaché Major General Odd-Harald Hagen presented an award to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Jurney, outgoing commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary, after the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 18, 2022. Lt. Gen. Jurney relinquished command to Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2022) -Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) team member, Machinists Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Dakota Bridges, right, receives a letter from the commanding officer for his outstanding volunteer efforts during TRFB's 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. (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.

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 3, 2024) - Capt. Brian Holmes, commanding officer of USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Winchester, Massachusetts, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Berry, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the upper vehicle deck. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

220509-N-TI693-1078CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy (May 9, 2022) - Capt. Michael Concannon, commanding officer of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) Gold Military Crew, left, conducts a gift exchange with Italian Rear Adm. Massimiliano Lauretti, Italian Naval General Staff Chief of the 3rd Department, May 9, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joshua Parson, left, maintenance chief, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is presented the U.S. flag by Lt. Col. James Braudt, center, tactical air department head, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 24, 2023. Parson retired after more than 20 years of service to the corps.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, right, poses for a photo with Vice Adm. William Houston, commander, Submarine Forces, during a visit to Submarine Force Atlantic onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Sept. 30, 2022. The Submarine Force and supporting organizations constitute the primary undersea arm of the Navy. Submarines and their crews remain the tip of the undersea spear. During her first visit to Norfolk since becoming VCNO, Franchetti met with local military leadership to discuss Sailor Quality of Service and Navy readiness.

220712-N-TH560-0196 NORFOLK, Va. (July 12, 2022) - Lt. Christina Danai receives the Junior 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 10, 2022) Mr. Francisco Landrau receives a Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, 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.

220801-M-TN173-2167 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason C. Copeland, the Battalion Commander, from Roswell, N.M., assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7, right, exchanges gifts with the a Malaysian Army service member during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2022 provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jared Curtis)

Rear Adm. John A. Robinson III, the 12th U.S. Navy Vice Chief of Information, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Ensign Christopher M. Lange on Jan. 20, 2024, for exceptional service and dedication. Lange was recognized for his contributions to the Office of the Chief of Information.

031103-M-4697Y-004. US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Bonifacio Lee (center), Training and Education (T&E) Command, congratulated by fellow USMC Marines from his unit at his promotion ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA).

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), presents the meritorious service medal to Master Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen Al Ramirez, assigned to NETCs supply chain operations (N3) division, at NETC Site West during a visit to San Diego area NETC commands, Oct. 31, 2022. NETCs mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters.

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. Machinery Repairman Second Class Petty Officer Keston S. Robles poses with his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement award after being pinned and recognized by NTAG San Antonio Commanding Officer, CDR. Stephanie Simoni and command members.

221121-N-PW480-0010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 21, 2022) Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture presents Lt. j.g. Melissa Teel with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal onboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Nov. 21. NSTC supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors. This training includes the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at more than 160 colleges and universities across the country, Officer Training Command (OTC) in Newport, Rhode Island, Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navys only boot camp, as well as the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) citizenship development program at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

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.

230406-N-MR862-032 TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (April 6, 2023) Capt. Robert Skillz” Majoris, commodore, Strategic Communications Wing (SCW) 1, presents Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Weeks, with a frocking letter, meritoriously promoting him to petty officer 1st class 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.

Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command, presnets Hospital Corpsman William T. Ericson the Navy and Marine Corps Medal in recognition for acts of non-combat heroism during a ceremony recently at the Navy Medicine Training Support Center. While off-duty hiking at the Cabrillo National Monument on May 2, 2021, Ericson observed an adrift vessel with more than 30 distressed passengers near the rocky shoreline. As the vessel was dashed against boulders in six-foot seas, multiple people abandoned the boat in the 60-degree water. (US Navy Photo)

Capt. Joseph Harder III, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) presents Navy Counselor 1st Class Pedro A. Samame, from Lima, Peru, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his outstanding performance of his duties August 3, 2022. NAVFAC EURAFCENT manages facility project planning and design, including all related acquisition, construction, leasing, environmental, maintenance, and contingency support required by the Navy and Department of Defense commands where the Navy is designated as the lead agent in Europe, Central Asia and Africa.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael H. Franks, the personnel officer occupational field specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs, retires at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 9, 2022. Franks served 30 faithful years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

220429-N-VP266-1070 ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 29, 2022) -- U.S. Navy Yeoman 2nd Class Simone Evanson, assigned to Naval District Washington Fire Emergency Services Academy, shakes hands with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Steffen, commandant, Naval District Washington, during a ceremony for the Navy Reserve CNIC Fire Emergency Services Fire Academy Graduation class of 2022. During the ceremony, seven U.S. Navy Sailors were given the status of firefighters.

221102-N-TH560-0003 ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 2, 2022) - Canadian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Simon Bernard, Director General Military Personnel - Strategic, and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman, chief of naval personnel, pose for photo at Naval Support Facility Arlington, Nov. 2, 2022. Cheeseman hosted Bernard to discuss shared experiences and practices regarding personnel management and organizational culture.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Jake Flores, maritime enforcement specialist at Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston and 2022 USO Service Member of the Year honoree, accepts a certificate from Lorén Westerfield, executive director of USO Houston & South Texas, during a ceremony in Houston, Texas, Dec. 1, 2022. Floress command nominated him for the award for jumping into the Rio Grande to save a drowning baby during a patrol on June 2, 2022.

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Mr. Edward Cannon, director of the Fleet & Family Readiness Program, receives the Distinguished Civil Service Award from Vice Adm. Yancy B. Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command, at a retirement ceremony inside the U.S. Navy Museum at the historic Washington Navy Yard, D.C., July 21. In his 39 years of service, Cannon began his Navy career as a snack bar operator and recreation aid, retiring as a senior executive service civilian member.

220415-N-UN585-2074 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2022) Cmdr. Scott Jones, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), left, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal certificate to Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Shane Watson, April 15, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Congratulations to the newest 'C' School graduate at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually from the Navy's only boot camp.

Navy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, and Force Master Chief (FORCM) Michael Roberts, director of hospital corps, pose with HN Yolimar Torres-Cruz after the Admiral present her with a flag officer coin in recognition of her outstanding contributions during her service with U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay.

U.S. Coast Guard Fourteenth District Commander, Rear Adm. Michael Day, Lt. Gov. of Guam Joshua Tenorio, and U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam Commander Capt. Nicholas Simmons stand for a photo after cutting the ribbon for the new U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Carlton S. Skinner Building located at U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam on July 14, 2022. The facility is home to the U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance Augmentation Team and Weapons Augmentation Team (MAT/WAT) Guam. MAT/WAT Guam, a detach duty sub-unit of Base Honolulu under the Director of Operational Logistics, comprises 23 personnel from various rates who conduct depot level maintenance aboard the three Guam-based 154-foot Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutters.

220429-N-UN585-3018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 29, 2022) Cmdr. Scott Jones, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), left, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal certificate to Fire Controlman 1st Class Emmanuel Valdez, April 29, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

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