Aerographer's Mate (AG) Evals
*** THE #1 E-4 & FY25 BLUE JACKET OF THE YEAR! ***
Flawlessly executes dual-hatted duties as a METOC Forecaster and IT Systems Admin
- MISSION CRITICAL FORECASTER. Directed an integrated watchfloor producing 109 briefs and 27 TAFs. Issued 21 WWAs across 32 INDOPACOM sites, safeguarding 3,000 personnel and $6B in assets with zero mishaps. Provided 40 hours of SIPR ISR support, driving critical joint-force launch/RTB decisions.
- CYBER/IT EXPERT. Hardened network infrastructure by validating 128 STIGs, executing 20 SCAP scans, and applying 20 DMZ patches. Restored JTWC product delivery via 14.5 off-duty hours of Red Hat troubleshooting. Upgraded 10 workstations, processed 20 DRMO assets, and migrated data to SharePoint.
- STRATEGIC LINGUIST (NEC 9CMN). Scored an exceptional 3+/3 on the Chinese-Mandarin DLPT. Provides USINDOPACOM with a rare, critical linguistic capability, directly enhancing theater-wide interoperability and maritime domain awareness.
- DEDICATED MENTOR. Delivered specialized watchfloor training to 2 junior briefers. Cross-trained 2 additional Sailors in Networking, RHEL administration, and Cybersecurity, fostering a highly skilled workforce.
- DECORATED TOP PERFORMER. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, selected as FY25 Blue Jacket of the Year, and earned back-to-back BJOQ (FY25 Q4/FY26 Q1).
COMMAND IMPACT. As Assistant Safety Officer, AG3 Sykes is regularly involved in the daily application of Operational Risk Management, dedicating significant time to ensure a safe and hazard-free environment for all personnel.
MILITARY BEARING. Flawlessly performed Color Guard duties for two high-visibility retirement ceremonies, demonstrating exceptional military bearing and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Navy.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Aggressively pursuing his Information Warfare (IW) qualification to enhance his warfighting knowledge and increase his contribution to the mission. Setting his sights on attending AG-C1 School to gain advanced technical skills and become a more effective asset to the METOC community.
LEADERSHIP AND RESILIENCE. Through this challenging period, AG3 Sykes has demonstrated remarkable resilience, translating hard lessons learned into stronger decision-making, renewed dedication to the command's mission, and a more mature, accountable approach to leadership.
QUALITY SPECIALIST. Produced and disseminated 2661 full spectrum METOC products, 253 tropical cyclone warning reports, 146 staff support briefs, 32 ship advisory/divert messages, 1500 ship movement reports, 146 C7F AOR slides, 146 Space Weather briefs, 146 CTF-74 wave-height support presentations, 146 emails in support of DoG and DoJ ships, and hosted daily METOC discussions with 10 separate METOC entities across the AOR resulting in the safety of all afloat units and 3 military installations.
**RISES TO MEET EVERY CHALLENGE HEAD ON AND PERSEVERES!**
-OPERATIONAL PROWESS. Produced and disseminated 400 METOC analyses and forecasts while underway aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Her timely and precise forecasting skills were critical in the safe transfer/on-load of 1,230 tons of ordnance and the completion of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training, Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training and Exercise, and Composite Training Unit Exercise.
-STANDOUT EXPERTISE. Provided 30 Intelligence (INTEL) updates to the Information Warfare Commander (IWC) increasing Battlespace Awareness. Her clear and concise presentation of Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) and METOC support products were vital in daily INTEL updates across the three pillars of the IWC construct.
-BLOSSOMING LEADERSHIP. Oversaw the collection of over 700 observations and the creation of over 100 EMW products in support of small boat, aviation and amphibious operations. Additionally, her Sailors completed three Messenger of the Watch and three Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualifications.
-PSG RSCA: 3.56.
**SETS A HIGH BAR FOR JUNIOR SAILORS TO MEET! PRIMED FOR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES!**
Produced over 1090 weather observations and 94 synoptic observations with 99.7% accuracy; created 94 WEBSAR search and rescue products; provided Sasebo's forecast 10 times; provided 30 Builder Products in support of USS AMERICA's 25.2 FDNF Patrol; briefed 31st MEU Pilots 22 times; briefed Admiral Schultz 96 times on Forecasted weather at the JIC Brief; tracked and reported information on 2 tropical cyclones; trained three new sailors on the fundamental duties of an assistant duty forecaster (2 personnel over 60 hours).
As East Zone Supervisor, she managed 30 Joint service members and oversaw the production of more than 2,000 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts while providing resource protection for 38 DoD sites and $27 billion in DoD assets. Her impeccable aviation support for the POTUS and SECNAV was flawless during their PACOM visit. She was instrumental in the 99.5% triennial inspection score earned by Hickam's 17th Operational Weather Squadron, the highest in USAF weather. Her ability to effectively train led to 20 watch floor qualifications mitigating an FDO manning shortage.
Served as Contingency Operations Supervisor at Fleet Weather Center Aviation Detachment (FWCAD) Germany and 21st Operational Weather Squadron (OWS), Kapaun Air Base, Germany. AG1 Montgomery provided full spectrum weather support to USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM and NATO operations supporting Navy, Air Force, Army and combined/joint forces. His leadership was vital to the production of more than 8,000 Theater Area Forecasts and 4,000 WWAs, 321 Joint Operation Area Forecasts, and 188 Staff level briefs in support of FWCAD, Germany and 21st OWS missions. AG1 Montgormery was the driving force behind the command's move from Sembach to Kapaun. His meticulous attention to detail was directly responsible for 100% readiness of all equipment, which ensured operations continued without degradation or delays.
Petty Officer Davidson led 29 junior personnel in support of Operation XXXXXXX and Operation XXXXXXX. He oversaw a well organized and highly efficient Night Operations workcenter and implemented extremely effective processes that ensured all newly reporting personnel were able to quickly integrate into department operations and reduced the time required to be qualified by 40%. As Alpha Company Reports Petty Officer, Petty Officer Davidson gave process improvement suggestions that led to updates to the new Alpha Reporting system. These changes increased accuracy and efficiency in data gathering and reporting and had a positive impact on the overall reporting system and facilitated staffing for future customs missions.
Aerographer's Mate First Class Petty Officer Nightly, demonstrating extraordinary commitment, assumed the administrative tasking of a higher ranking officer. She directly aided in the production of Naval Oceanography and Special Warfare Command’s first operational policy instruction, spending over 80 off-duty hours, spanning 3 months of coordination across 4 different NSW Groups, 6 SEAL Teams and 2 Resource Centers. Her efforts led to the creation of NOSWC's first manual governing policy and guidelines for METOC personnel supporting NSW operations world-wide.
Excelled as the CTG 67.8 Launch and Recovery Element Forecaster. His operational experience and laser-focus on the mission was an indispensable element in over 300 successful flights totaling over 6,000 incident-free flight hours.
Researched and implemented reach-back weather support for the Trident Reach mission by exploiting the capabilities of CJTF-HOA METOC to ensure continuous readiness.
He provided professional assistance to the ASW Forecaster Duty Officer in the production, dissemination and briefing of over 100 tactical ASW environmental briefs in support of several multi-national exercises in the WESTPAC that included MULTISAIL, KEEN SWORD, TALISMAN SABER, and real world operations. He also assisted in the preparation of 23 wind plume distribution briefs in support of OPERATION TOMODACHI after the massive 9.0 earthquake that affected Japan.
Assumed, without orders, the administrative responsibilities of an absent officer. He spent over 80 off-duty hours, spanning 3 months of coordination across 3 different NSW Groups, 6 SEAL Teams and 2 Resource Centers, directly contributing to the completion of Naval Oceanography and Special Warfare Command’s first operational policy instruction.
As an Oceanographic Forecaster Duty Officer, AG1 provided over 250 flawless oceanographic and acoustic products.
For Outstanding Achievement while serving Naval Oceanographic Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, Stennis Space Center. AG1 assisted over 30 personnel in their pursuit of Oceanographic Forecaster and Technician qualifications. He applied his extensive background and experience in multiple ASW exercises and work up cycles, including The War of 1812, Sea Combat Commander's Course 36 (SCC36), CCSG-10's predeployment work-ups and the tracking of a real world 'Out of Area' deployer, case L-XXX. Petty Officer Nored also served as lead forecaster for a 'fly-away team' during a real-world 'Out of Area' deployed threat in the Fall of 2013.
** SHOUTOUT: AG3 is the super coolest most bestest AG3 ever **
OPERATIONS - Write down what you did, where you did it, how many times you did it, and what was the result.
LEADERSHIP - Write down what you were in charge of, how many people you were in charge of, and what was it they did (y'all) that was so great.
TRAINING - Write down what you trained, how many people you trained, and how trained were they when you finished (if anyone was qualified, or got a certificate that is super important). Or what were you trained in, what training did you attend, where was it, how long was it, what cert did you get, how are you now better able to support the Navy?
TEAMWORK - Write down what you did, who you did it with, where you did it, how many times you did it, and what was the result.
NAVY INVOLVEMENT/UNIT INVOLVEMENT - (non-Navy stuff: MWR, Junior Enlisted association, etc) Write down what you did, who you did it for, how many people benefitted.
** SHOUTOUT: AG3 should be an AG2 today! **