Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) Awards


LEAD AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS A LEAD AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN FOR HLD 2025 FROM 01AUG25-29AUG25 IN SUPPORT OF SSC-85 TESTING WITH THE NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER. PETTY OFFICER FISCHER PLAYED AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN THE EVALUATION OF THE MIGHTY ORION ADVANCED SOFTWARE SYSTEM, ENSURING SEAMLESS COORDINATION AND ORDNANCE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE TEST PHASE. HIS METICULOUS PLANNING AND EXECUTION ENABLED THE SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT OF 280 SONOBUOYS, INCLUDING THE NEWLY FIELDED SSQ-53G GPS-CAPABLE SONOBUOY, AND 10 MK-54 TORPEDOES. HIS EFFORTS DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTED TO 10 MISHAP-FREE SORTIES, TOTALING 45.3 FLIGHT HOURS AND RESULTED IN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT MISSION COMPLETION. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER FISCHER REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.





AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT EQUIPMENT LEADING PETTY OFFICER

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS SEA OPERATIONS DETACHMENT AND AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT EQUIPMENT LEADING PETTY OFFICER, AIRCRAFT INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, ATSUGI FROM 2023 TO MAY 2025. DEMONSTRATING MATURITY, LEADERSHIP, AND PROFESSIONALISM, PETTY OFFICER REGIS LED THREE FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS AND 25 ORDNANCEMEN IN THE COMPLETION OF 3,148 MAINTENACE ACTIONS. HIS EFFORTS TOTALED 12,511 HOURS WORKED, DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTING TO A 94 PERCENT READY-FOR-ISSUE RATE FOR THREE INTERMEDIATE COMMANDS IN SUPPORT OF NINE CARRIER AIR WING FIVE SQUADRONS IN THE SEVENTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. SELECTED TO FILL TWO BILLETS AS AIRCRAFT ARMAMANET EQUIPMENT LPO WHILE DETACHED ONBOARD USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN76) AND USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REASSIGNMENT OF 43 SAILORS FROM CVN76 TO CVN73, RESULTING IN ZERO LIBERTY INCIDENTS, TWO SOQ, ONE BJOY, TWO JSOY AND ONE SOY DURING CARRIER HULL SWAP 2024. FURTHER, HE MANAGED THE ACCEPTANCE AND TRANSFER OF 1,365 ARMAMENT ASSETS BETWEEN FIVE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COMMANDS, DIRECTED BY CNAP TYCOM. FINALLY, HE FACILITATED THE CERTIFICATION OF EIGHT ORDNANCEMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE HANDLING QUALIFICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF HSC-12 KADENA DETACHMENT AND FALON DETACHMENT, RESULTING IN QUALIFYING 64 PILOTS. PETTY OFFICER REGIS' PROFESSIONALISM AND LOYAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES AS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND CONUS WEST DIVISION DETACHMENT LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA FROM AUGUST 2022 TO MAY 2025. PETTY OFFICER PENA COMPLETED 20 CORRESPONDENCES AND ENSURED THESE WERE COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MATTER. SHE LED TRAINING FOR 70 SAILORS AS COMMAND TRAINING PETTY OFFICER, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH NAVY GENERAL MILITARY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. SHE FLAWLESSLY MANAGED TRAINING RECORDS FOR 30 TEAM MEMBERS, 14 TEAM LEADERS, AND 26 QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY OBSERVERS, DIRECTLY IMPROVING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. AS CENTRAL TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS MANAGER, SHE OVERSAW 488 PUBLICATIONS AND 36 SOPS, ENSURING ACCURACY AND RELEVANCE OF TECHNICAL RESOURCES CRITICAL TO MISSION SUCCESS. HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS LED TO THE TIMELY COMPLETION OF 20 CORRESPONDENCES AND 12 ANNUAL INSTRUCTION AUDITS. BY HER EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER PENA REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HERSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



PROGRAM INTEGRATION LEAD

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS MILITARY CLASS DESK, PROGRAM INTEGRATION LEAD, SYSTEMS ENGINEER, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND FROM MARCH 2024 TO MAY 2025. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER FICK LED A TEAM OF 15 ENGINEERS IN GUIDING THE FULL LIFE-CYCLE ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS, TRAINING, AND SUSTAINMENT FOR PRODUCTION SONOBUOYS AND P-8A ACOUSTIC SOFTWARE. HE SPEARHEADED A RAPID, EMERGENT SOFTWARE CORRECTION FOR FLEET AIRCRAFT TO RESOLVE AN UNDETECTED DEFICIENCY, RESTORING FULL CAPABILITY TO THE FLEET IN JUST SEVEN WEEKS. ADDITIONALLY, FOLLOWING A CATASTROPHIC SUPPLIER FIRE, HE COORDINATED THE FIELDING OF AN ALTERNATE CONFIGURATION OF THE SSQ-53 SONOBUOY, PRESERVING INDUSTRIAL BASE PRODUCTION LINES AND MAINTAINING CONTINUITY OF SUPPLY TO USN AND ALLIED ASW FORCES. BY HIS UNSWERVING DETERMINATION, WISE JUDGMENT, AND COMPLETE DEDICATION TO DUTY, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER FICK REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN "A" SCHOOL TESTING OFFICER

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN "A" SCHOOL TESTING OFFICER, NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, FROM FEBRUARY 2023 TO MARCH 2026. PETTY OFFICER LOVE MANAGED THE TESTING PROGRAMS FOR COURSES C-646-2011 AND C-646-2012, ADMINISTERING OVER 5,200 EXAMS WHILE SAFEGUARDING ACCOUNTABILITY OF ALL CONTROLLED TESTING MATERIALS. SHE PROVIDED TIMELY TESTING UPDATES IN SUPPORT OF TWO CURRICULUM REVISIONS. HER INITIATIVE IN OVERHAULING RETESTING AND ACADEMIC REVIEW BOARD TRACKING PROCEDURES INCREASED ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY AND RESULTED IN A 30 PERCENT INCREASE IN STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. PETTY OFFICER LOVE'S PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HERSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, AMMUNITION LOGISTICS CENTER

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS LEADING PETTY OFFICER AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND AMMUNITION LOGISTICS CENTER PACIFIC FROM AUGUST 2019 TO OCTOBER 2022. DURING THIS PERIOD, PETTY OFFICER RAUL BRIOSO LED A STAFF OF SIX MILITARY AND 18 CIVILIAN LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS. HIS TEAM PROCESSED OVER TWENTY THOUSAND ORDNANCE REQUESTS VALUED AT MORE THAN SIX BILLION DOLLARS AND ENSURED ALL ORDNANCE WAS DELIVERED SAFELY AND ON TIME, DIRECTLY SUPPORTING FIVE CARRIERS, 13 AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS, 34 SUBMARINES, AND 54 SURFACE COMBATANTS, RESULTING IN ORDNANCE READINESS ACROSS THE THIRD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. ADDITIONALLY, AS THE COMMAND TRAINING COORDINATOR, HE TRACKED THE COMPLETION OF SEVEN GMT COURSES AND 12 NAVSUP TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ANNUALLY. MOREOVER, HE CONDUCTED 37 HOURS OF TRAINING FOR 19 WATERFRONT OFFICER AND ENLISTED OIS MANAGERS RESULTING IN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT PERCENT REPORTING ACCURACY. PETTY OFFICER BRIOSO'S DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



ORDNANCE LEADING PETTY OFFICER

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS ORDNANCE LEADING PETTY OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER, PATROL SQUADRON FOUR FIVE, FROM SEPTEMBER 2021 TO AUGUST 2022. DURING THIS PERIOD, AO1 WRIGHT DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE, LEADING 10 SAILORS IN THE SAFE LOADING AND EXPENDITURE OF 100,000 POUNDS OF CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE, AND THE IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF 500 MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCIES, ENSURING SAFETY AND READINESS. ADDITIONALLY, HE LED SIX ORDNANCEMEN TO PERFORM AND EVALUATE EVERY STEP OF OFFICIAL LOADING AND DOWNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE VARIANTS OF TORPEDOES AND MISSILES, VERIFYING THEIR ACCURACY. FURTHER, HIS KEEN ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND EXPERIENCE IN ORDNANCE OPERATIONS WAS ESSENTIAL TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 2021 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY INSPECTION (CWTPI) WITH A PERFECT SCORE. PETTY OFFICER WRIGHT'S DETERMINATION, SUPERB GUIDANCE, AND UNSWERVING DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY OBSERVER

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AS QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY OBSERVER AT PATROL SQUADRON FOUR FIVE FROM AUGUST 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 2022. DURING THIS PERIOD, PETTY OFFICER BARROGA DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AS HE LED SEVEN SAILORS TO PERFORM BY-THE-BOOK LOADING AND DOWNLOADING OF THREE MK-54 TORPEDOES, FIVE AGM-84 HARPOON MISSILES, AND 110 ALE-47 AIRBORNE COUNTERMEASURES, VALIDATING ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AND IMPROVING OPERATOR CONFIDENCE. IN ADDITION, HIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORDNANCE PUBLICATIONS WAS ESSENTIAL TO THE COMPLETION OF THE 2021 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY INSPECTION, GARNERING A PERFECT SCORE OF 800. PETTY OFFICER BARROGA'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



Ammo Academy Qualification and Certification Evaluator

AO2 Herring demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership while training 312 Sailors in the Qualification and Certification process for Ammo Academy. His efforts ensured that each individual not only met but often exceeded the rigorous standards required for Certification. Through his in-depth knowledge, hands-on instruction, and clear communication, he fostered a comprehensive learning environment that significantly contributed to the operational readiness and professional development of his peers.

As the Quality Assurance Safety Officer (QASO), AO2 Herring demonstrated exceptional leadership and attention to detail during the offloading of palletized ammunition onboard the Lewis and Clark. He effectively oversaw the operation, ensuring that all procedures were executed safely and efficiently. His meticulous planning and supervision resulted in the successful offload of ammunition from Hold One, totaling 1,022,909 pounds in net explosive weight.

Through his efforts, there were no damages to equipment, and there were no injuries to personnel, which is a testament to his commitment to safety and operational excellence. AO2 Herring's dedication to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency played a crucial role in the smooth execution of this high-risk operation. His performance in this critical task reflects his outstanding technical skills, leadership ability, and unwavering focus on mission success.

AO2 Herring serves as the Chemical Biological Radiation Defense (CBR-D) Sailor, responsible for ensuring that all personnel are properly equipped with the necessary CBR-D gear to maintain combat readiness. This duty involves conducting routine inspections, distribution of protective equipment, and ensuring that sailors are trained and familiar with the use of CBR-D protective gear. AO2 Herring ensures that all personnel are prepared to respond to potential CBR-D threats, enhancing the overall safety and operational effectiveness of the command.

AO2 Herring has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service during the evaluation period, totaling 285 hours of volunteering. His commitment to volunteering and supporting various local events has significantly enhanced the relationship between the Navy and the local community. The sailor volunteered for multiple events, contributing to youth development, environmental initiatives, and disaster relief efforts.



ORDNANCE INFORMATION SYSTEM LEADING PETTY OFFICER

MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS ORDNANCE INFORMATION SYSTEM LEADING PETTY OFFICER ONBOARD USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) FROM AUGUST 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 2024. DURING THIS PERIOD, AS AN AMMUNITION ACCOUNTANT, PETTY OFFICER SAMANTHA ROSS DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL SKILL AND WAS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REQUISITION, ISSUE, RECEIPT, TRACKING, AND EXPENDITURE OF OVER 750 ASSETS. ADDITIONALLY, AS A G-3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY OBSERVER, SHE LED HER TEAM IN THE BREAK OUT, ASSEMBLY, LOADING, AND TESTING OF 70,000 20MM ROUNDS, 33 AIR LAUNCHED MISSILES, 370 BOMBS, AND THE FIRST EVER TESTING OF 17 AGM-158 LONG RANGE ANTI-SHIP MISSILES DURING TSTA/FEP, C2X, AND TWO SUCCESSFUL WESTERN PACIFIC DEPLOYMENTS. FURTHER, SHE WAS ESSENTIAL AS A FLEET SENTENCER, WEAPONS TRAINING TEAM MEMBER, AND ALTERNATE DEPARTMENTAL CAREER COUNSELOR. PETTY OFFICER ROSS' DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HER AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY OBSERVER

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AS QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY OBSERVER AT AIR TEST AND EVALUATION SQUADRON NINE FROM MAY 2018 TO JUNE 2018. DEMONSTRATING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HE MASTERFULLY LED EIGHT SAILORS TO PERFORM BY-THE-BOOK LOADING/DOWNLOADING OF 11 AGM-88 HIGH SPEED ANTI RADIATION MISSILES, 16 AIM-120 ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR TO AIR MISSILES, AND 120 ALE-47 AIRBORNE COUNTERMEASURES. HIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORDNANCE PUBLICATIONS WAS ESSENTIAL TO THE COMPLETION OF 2018 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY INSPECTION RECEIVING A NEAR PERFECT SCORE OF 1,480 OUT OF 1,500 POINTS ACROSS 5 DIFFERENT MODEL AIRCRAFT. PETTY OFFICER ORDNANCEMAN'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS AN AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN FROM AUGUST 2004 TO SEPTEMBER 2014. PETTY OFFICER OLIVER'S DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE SERVICE IN SEVEN NAVAL COMMANDS WHERE HE HELD POSITIONS SUCH AS LEADING PETTY OFFICER, COLLATERAL DUTY INSPECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE, PHASE COORDINATOR, ORDNANCE BOARD MEMBER, SENIOR SECTION LEADER, AND COMMAND TRAINING COORDINATOR. HE COMPLETED XX COMBAT DEPLOYMENTS ONBOARD XX CARRIERS. ALWAYS THE FIRST TO VOLUNTEER, PETTY OFFICER OLIVER IS KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE COMMAND FOR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPERIOR MILITARY BEARING. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER OLIVER REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



ARMAMENT BRANCH LEADING PETTY OFFICER

ARMAMENT BRANCH LEADING PETTY OFFICER IN STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON ONE FIVE ONE FROM XXXXX XXXXX TO XXXXX XXXXX. PETTY OFFICER SAILOR PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. BY EXHIBITING SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP AND UNRIVALED ATTENTION TO DETAIL, HE FLAWLESSLY ORCHESTRATED THE SAFE LOADING AND EXPENDITURE OF 101,577 POUNDS OF CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE BY TWENTY SIX PERSONNEL. HIS SUPERIOR TRAINING SKILLS WERE EVIDENT AS HE MENTORED HIS SUBORDINATES RESULTING IN FOUR IN RATE ADVANCEMENTS, THE QUALIFICATION OF THREE COLLATERAL DUTY INSPECTORS, ONE QUALITY ASSURANCE / SAFETY OBSERVER, TWO ORDNANCE TEAM LEADERS AND ONE ENLISTED AIR WARFARE SPECIALIST, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MAINTAINING 100% WEAPONS RELIABILITY WITH ZERO MISHAPS. PETTY OFFICER SAILOR'S RELENTLESS EFFORTS SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTED TO 380 COMBAT MISSION SORTIES AND A TOTAL 2350 COMBAT HOURS FLOWN IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND OPERATION NEW DAWN ONBOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). PETTY OFFICER SAILOR'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM AND DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS AN AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN FROM AUGUST 1992 TO SEPTEMBER 2013. PETTY OFFICER ANDERSON'S DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE SERVICE IN SEVEN NAVAL COMMANDS WHERE HE HELD POSITIONS SUCH AS LEADING PETTY OFFICER, COLLATERAL DUTY INSPECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE, PHASE COORDINATOR, ORDNANCE BOARD MEMBER SENIOR SECTION LEADER AND COMMAND TRAINING COORDINATOR. HE COMPLETED XX COMBAT DEPLOYMENTS ONBOARD XX CARRIERS. ALWAYS THE FIRST TO VOLUNTEER, PETTY OFFICER ANDERSON IS KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE COMMAND FOR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPERIOR MILITARY BEARING. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER ANDERSON REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



WEAPONS DEPT G-3 CARGO HOLD FIVE SUPERVISOR

WEAPONS DEPT G-3 CARGO HOLD FIVE SUPERVISOR ONBOARD USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) FROM FEBRUARY ---- TO APRIL ----. PETTY OFFICER JONES CONSISTENTLY PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. DEMONSTRATING SUPERIOR EXPERTISE AND METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE TRANSFER OF 300,000 POUNDS OF AMMUNITION DURING 4 OFF LOADS IN SUPPORT OF THE 11TH MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT'S EXERCISES IN THE U.A.E. AND KUWAIT, INCREASING THE OVERALL TRAINING AND READINESS OF THE BATTALION LANDING TROOPS ASSIGNED TO USS CLEVELAND AND RUSHMORE. ADDITIONALLY, HE LED AND TRAINED 17 PERSONNEL IN THE PROPER MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE MAGAZINES AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WHICH LED TO AN IMPRESSIVE SCORE OF 93 DURING BOARD OF INSPECTION AND SURVEY (INSURV). PETTY OFFICER SAILOR'S DILIGENT EFFORTS, LOYALTY, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



ORDNANCE FLIGHT DECK COORDINATOR

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS ORDNANCE FLIGHT DECK COORDINATOR ATTACHED TO STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON 213 ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON. IN AN EXCEPTIONALLY DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AOC(AW) SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY LOADED OVER 40,000 POUNDS OF LIVE ORDNANCE WITH A CVW-17 RECORD SORTIE COMPLETION RATE OF 98.5 PERCENT, ALL WITHOUT ANY INJURY OR INCIDENT TO HIMSELF OR DIVISION PERSONNEL. TAKING THE INITIATIVE, AOC(AW) FEARLESS COMPLETED 15 STRIKE FIGHTER WEAPONS TEST SYLLABUS EVENTS FOR JUNIOR AIRCREW, ACHIEVING C2 LEVEL OVERALL COMBAT READINESS THREE MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. PETTY OFFICER SAILOR'S FORESIGHT, PLANNING, AND INTEGRATED AND COORDINATED EFFORTS REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



OFFICER IN CHARGE, NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND

FOR OUTSTANDING MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS OFFICER IN CHARGE, NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND, EAST ASIA DIVISION FROM XXXX XXXX TO XXXX XXXX. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAVIER'S EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP WAS KEY TO OVER 300 OUTSTANDING ORDNANCE EVOLUTIONS EXECUTED SAFELY AND ON TIME IN SUPPORT OF 12 FORWARD DEPLOYED NAVAL SHIPS, 22 TENANT COMMANDS AND THE THIRD MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. LCDR JAVIER TRANSFORMED HIS DETACHMENT INTO THE PREMIER ORDNANCE WATERFRONT STORAGE AND TRANSSHIPMENT FACILITY DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE COMMANDER PACIFIC FLEET AND COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET ORDNANCE MISSION REQUIREMENTS IN SUPPORT OF REAL WORLD OPERATIONS AND TRAINING. LCDR JAVIER WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTING TWO SUCCESSFUL FOREIGN MILITARY ORDNANCE OFFLOADS AND ONLOADS IN SUPPORT OF THE ROYAL THAI NAVY AND THE JAPANESE MARITIME DEFENSE FORCE. THESE OPERATIONS VALIDATED UNTESTED CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES AND INCREASED READINESS FOR JOINT OPERATIONS. LCDR JAVIER WAS ALSO DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITY UPGRADES COSTING IN EXCESS OF $10,000,000 THAT IMPROVED OPERATIONS AND THE SAFETY OF A DEGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ARE CRITICAL IN SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINING THE PACIFIC FLEET ORDNANCE MISSION. FINALLY, LCDR JAVIER'S INVOLVEMENT WITH AND GROOMING OF SUBORDINATES FOSTERED A POSITIVE CLIMATE, IMPROVED RETENTION AND ADVANCEMENT PROVEN BY A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RETENTION RATE AND FIFTY PERCENT ADVANCEMENT RATE ACROSS SIX RATINGS. LCDR JAVIER'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, PERSONAL INITIATIVE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



AVIATION ORDNANCE TECHNICIAN

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS AVIATION ORDNANCE TECHNICIAN FIRST CLASS ASSIGNED TO PATROL SQUADRON 13, DETACHMENT FROM JULY 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 2011. PETTY OFFICER FRANK MILLY CONSISTENTLY PERFORMED HIS DEMANDING DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. WHILE DEPLOYED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, PETTY OFFICER MILLY COORDINATED AND EXECUTED TWO COMPLEX, MULTI-NATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISES THAT INCLUDED BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN, AND KUWAITI FORCE PROTECTION COUNTERPARTS. IN ADDITION, HE COMPLETED SEVERAL SURVEYS UNDER AUSTERE CONDITIONS TO PLACE AND RECOVER METEOROLOGICAL SENSORS POSITIONED ALONG THE IRAQI OIL PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE. HIS EFFORTS IMPROVED THE ABILITY TO MONITOR MOVEMENTS AND GATHERED CRITICAL DATA THAT WAS CONTINUALLY EVALUATED TO DETERMINE PIPELINE VULNERABILITIES TO TERRORIST ATTACK. PETTY OFFICER MILLY'S INITIATIVE, PERSEVERANCE AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



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