MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS THE LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE AT FLEET TRAINING CENTER, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA FROM 12 FEBRUARY 1995 TO 13 MARCH 1999. CHIEF MCHALE DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND INITIATIVE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AN/GSC-39 SATELLITE TERMINAL TRAINING SITES AT ATG MIDPAC, HONOLULU, AND ATG WESTPAC, YOKOSUKA. A RECOGNIZED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, HE MADE INVALUABLE RECOMMENDATIONS AT NUMEROUS PLANNING CONFERENCES THAT LED TO SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN THE NAVY'S SATCOM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND HEAVILY INFLUENCED THE U.S. AIR FORCE'S SATCOM FIELDING AND TRAINING PLAN. HIS SUPERLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS CULMINATED A CAREER OF 20 YEARS OF LOYAL AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY. CHIEF MCHALE'S DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, UNRELENTING EFFORTS, AND STEADFAST DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS FOOD SERVICE OFFICER AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER ON THE STAFF OF THE COMMANDER, SECOND FLEET FROM MAY 1999 TO JUNE 2001. CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST CHEFS IN THE WESTERN ATLANTIC, HE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF FOOD SERVICE FOR NUMEROUS SHIPS DEPLOYED THROUGHOUT THE ATLANTIC. AS PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, HE INSTITUTED A NEW PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INVOLVE SAILORS IN THE COMMUNITY AND MADE SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS IN IMPROVING THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE FLEET AND THE CIVILIAN POPULATION IN AND AROUND NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER O'TOOLE'S DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND STEADFAST DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS YEOMAN CLERK AT THE NAVAL RESERVE CENTER, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA FROM 24 MARCH 2005 TO 25 SEPTEMBER 2005. SEAMAN MUNCHEN DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY REFERRING SEVEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ENLISTED AS MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL RESERVE. THESE ENLISTMENTS WERE AN IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE OVERALL READINESS OF THE NAVAL RESERVE AND THE DEFENSE OF THE NATION. SEAMAN MUNCHEN'S PROFESSIONAL SKILL, INITIATIVE, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND IS IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.

Meritorious service while serving as Chief of Naval Operations, Special Purpose Systems Administrator at Defense Liaison Division, East Coast Support Detachment from January 2002 to December 2006. Petty officer Smith displayed exceptional leadership while directing all aspects of the detachment's Special Purpose computer systems in support of Naval Aviation Special Purpose Programs. His exceptional drive and dedication contributed directly to the mission success of all commands supported by the infrastructure he oversaw. As the direct link for all computer systems support for the east coast for the Chief of Naval Operations Special Purpose, his keen attention to detail and relentless perseverance contributed to the National Security of the United States. His superlative achievements highlighted a 24 year career of loyal and faithful service to his country. Petty officer Smith's distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES AS TRAINING MANAGER FOR NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION TWENTY-ONE FROM NOVEMBER 2005 TO OCTOBER 2006. AS TRAINING MANAGER, CHIEF ABERNATHY GUIDED THE BATTALION IN ATTAINING OVER 1200 PISTOL SKILLS IMPROVING BATTALION SORTS READINESS FROM 25% TO 75% AS WELL AS IMPROVING RATINGS IN 12 DIFFERENT SORTS CATEGORIES. UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP, HIS TEAM SUCCESSFULLY PLANNED AND EXECUTED THE BATTALION M-YEAR TRAINING PRODUCING 350 MILITARY SKILLS AT EXERCISE SEACOW 05, OVER 90 CBR TEAM TRAINING SKILLS AND OVER 500 INDIVIDUAL COMBAT/CBR SKILLS THROUGH DETACHMENT LEVEL TRAINING AND 12 ADDITIONAL NECs. HIS PROFESSIONALISM, INITIATIVE, AND TOTAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFELECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.

Chief Petty Officer Steven Jackson distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving aboard the fleet ballistic missile submarine USS MARYLAND (SSBN-738). Chartered to coordinate and oversee work on the largest Ballistic Missile Submarine overhaul ever attempted, he managed a budget in excess of 200 million dollars and supported a fulltime workforce of over 120 contract and military personnel. A dynamic mentor, Chief Jackson recognized the importance of continuing education to the Navy mission and encouraged his subordinates and peers to explore off-duty education options. Consequently, more than fifty percent of his division are currently enrolled in some type of advanced education. A true citizen-warrior, he has devoted much time and effort to improving his neighborhood and surrounding community. He maintains qualifications as Duval County Medical Reserve Corps member, and is a nationally registered Emergency Medical CareTechnician. The distinctive accomplishments of Chief Petty Officer Jackson reflect credit upon himself, the USS Maryland, and the United States Navy.