NAS Jax honors Sailors of the Quarter

"I'd like to thank everyone for coming out today to recognize our Sailors," said NAS Jax Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW) Chris Green just before the NAS Jax Honor Support Team posted colors and the chaplain gave the invocation. Green then introduced the luncheon's guest speaker, CDMCM(SS/SW) James McLain, command master chief of HS-15.

McLain began his speech by welcoming the Sailors, Junior Sailors and Blue Jackets of the Quarter as well as family and friends. "It's truly an honor to be asked to speak at a function such as this where we honor some of our Navy's top Sailors," he said.

McLain then addressed the SOQs. "You were selected for this honor for you professionalism, your sense of mission accomplishment, your service to your fellow Sailors and for your commitment to community involvement," said McLain. "I've had the pleasure of being a member on Sailor of the Quarter and Sailor of the Year boards at the Region, carrier air group, wing, force and command levels. Perhaps the most telling common denominator is the exceptional quality of the Sailors competing for these honors. Trying to select one exceptional Sailor among a number of exceptional Sailors is not an easy task. Having said that, if you are here today, you have earned it and you deserve it. Good on you shipmates."

Guest Speaker CMDCM(SS/SW) James McClain, command master chief of HS-15, gives a riveting speech praising the Sailor's of the Quarter during the luncheon.

Following his remarks, the guests enjoyed a Polynesian-style lunch prepared by the NAS Jax Officers' Club.

Green took the podium once again after lunch to individually recognize each SOQ and those who sponsored the event which include: the NAS Jax Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), USO, VyStar Credit Union and Geico and USAA insurance companies.

"We've been doing the SOQ luncheons for a little while now. No matter how bad my week is going, when I come here I get reenergized. I just really enjoy doing this," said Green.

He then challenged each table for applause when their Sailors were called. "We'll get the old applause-o-meter out and have a good time," continued Green.

During each presentation, the Sailors were presented with a gift envelope with a letter of recognition, a $50 savings bond courtesy of VyStar Credit Union and a coupon book from MWR. There was also a special drawing, which awarded three Sailors and their families a coupon book from Applebee's Restaurant with a $50 coupon for every week of the upcoming year. The NAS Jax USO coordinated sponsorship of the free meals with the company.

Sea Control Wing Atlantic Senior Sailor of the Quarter AT1(AW/SW) Sherika Mosely happily shakes hands with NAS Jax leadership and sponsors at the luncheon.

The next luncheon will be held next month to honor the SOQs for the first quarter of 2007.

Sailors of the Quarter

NAS Jax
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
MA1(SW/AW) Quincy Williams
Sailor of the Quarter
ABH1(AW) Brandon Hennessey
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
CS3 Ernesto Lopez
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
MASN Cher Vange

Personnel Support
Detachment Jax
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
PS1 James Mattingly
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
PS2 Todd Clark
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
PS3 Luis Campos

Navy Operational
Support Center Jax
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
SK1 Alvin Abutin
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
HM2 Clint Barton
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
HN Reina Cordero

Commander, Navy
Region Southeast
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
YN1 Rachel Lewis
Junior of the Quarter
YN2 Latresa Hicks

Naval Hospital Jax
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
CS1 Kevin Wiggins
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
HM2 Nicholas Huso
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
CSSN Jason Daniels

Branch Medical Clinic
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
HM1 Trent Williams
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
HM3 Kentoya Mitchell
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
HN Shannon Diggs

Southeast Regional
Calibration Center
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
ET1(SW) Jeffery Gardunio
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AT2(AW) Maria Williams

Fleet Area Control and
Surveillance Facility
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
OS2 Trevor Edwards
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AC2 Serena Robertson

HS-7
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
AO1(AW) Eric Newcom
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AW2(AW) Peter Palubinski
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
AMAN Ronald Page

HS-15
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
AO1(AW/SW) Derrick Coach
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
YN2 Tameeka Pryor
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
AMAN Rebecca Sefscik

HS-75
Sailor of the Quarter
AM1(AW) Mark Racut
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AM2(AW) Jason Persad
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
SK3(AW) Jason Bryant

Transient Personnel
Unit Jax
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
IC1 Latrisha Tait
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
OS2(SW) Marilyn Dortch

Commander Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic Search and
Rescue School
Sailor of the Quarter
SK2 Amber Taylor
Sea Control
Wing Atlantic
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
AT1(AW/SW) Sherika Mosely
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
YN2 Kimberly Smiley

Naval Reserve Readiness Command
Southeast
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
PS1(AW) Kitt Tolliver
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
YN2 Dana Mallory

Fleet Readiness
Center Southeast
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
AT1 Chontay Bentley (Sea)
AT1 Ryan Mabe (Shore)
Sailor of the Quarter
AT2 April Hamler (Sea)
AS2 Johnny Opdenbosch (Shore)
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AT3 Zachary Grigg (Sea)
AS3 Daniel Wynne (Shore)
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
AEAN Joshua Coots (Sea)
AEAN Jacob Huey (Shore)

VP-30
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
AW1(AW/NAC) Jeremy Auler
Junior Sailor of the Quarter-
AT2(AW/NAC) Eric W. Fitzpatrick
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
ADAA Aaron Mcauley

VP-5
Sailor of the Quarter
AME2 Walter Smith

VP-45
Sailor of the Quarter
HM1(AW) Michelle Ashton
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
CS2(AW) Sunday Olufuwa

Navy Medicine
Support Command
Sailor of the Quarter
HM2 Nyoka Keys
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
HM3 Hunter Smith

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance
Wing Eleven
Senior Sailor of the Quarter
ET1 Darrell Hay
Sailor of the Quarter
ET1 Arick Wilson
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
OS2 Tekeyta White

Center for Naval Aviation Technical
Training Unit Jax
Sailor of the Quarter
AD2 Miguel Ramos

Navy Entomology
Center of Excellence
Sailor of the Quarter
HM1(SW) Tamara Marks

Naval Computer and Telecommunications
Station Jax
Sailor of the Quarter
CE1 Verial Irby
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
IT3 Ryan Arnette