As Petty Officer of the Watch, he demonstrated exceptional leadership through effective dissemination of critical information between Sailors, base operations, and communications to the CDO. YN1 stood 7 watches and ensured that all hands returned safely on board Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) before curfew and briefed 3 rover teams manned by E7 and above from CLDJ and CJTF-HOA on appropriate watch standards and requirements. His efforts resulted in 100% accountability of all service members leaving base and zero incidents.

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- WATCHSTANDING EXCELLENCE. A reliable and dedicated Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW). Stood over 200 hours of topside watch, maintaining strict access control and pier security for USS McCAMPBELL. Demonstrated consistent alertness and adherence to watchstanding protocols, ensuring the safety of the crew and ship.

- MORALE IMPACT. While assigned to the Barbershop, provided professional grooming services to the crew of DDG 85 to over 85 sailors, directly supporting the command's military appearance and high morale. Maintained 100% compliance with medical sanitation requirements and performed essential preventative maintenance on all barber equipment.

- TEAM PLAYER. Displayed a strong work ethic and adaptability while transitioning between Bulk and Barbershop duties. Proactively assisted in departmental "Zone Inspections" and all divisional working parties, ensuring all assigned spaces met the highest standards of cleanliness and safety during the in-port period.

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BM1 was on watch while onboard the USS Waddle on or about 0130 01AUG2025. While standing watch as Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW), he noticed flames and black smoke coming from one of the intake vents on the port side. He immediately recognized the danger and grabbed an AFFF extinguisher from inside the port break, ran to the fire, and extinguished the flames. After discharging the fire extinguisher and eliminating the fire, he returned to the quarterdeck where he found the OOD, ENS Newguy, unconscious, having passed out from stress. He again sprang into action, calling away both the medical emergency and the extinguished fire. He resusitated ENS Newguy and conducted effective turnover with the duty corpsman and Emergency Medical Services in port.