Customs Specialist Awards


Southwest Border Mission Augmentee

Sergeant Nevarez is enthusiastically recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for sustained superior performance of duty while serving as the Site Lead and as the logistics and warehouse Noncommissioned Officer in Charge for Combat Logistics Company Bravo, Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2d Marine Logistics Group from 4 November 2023 to 30 December 2023.

During his time, Sergeant Nevarez supported the Southwest Border mission, in support of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in the Del Rio sector. Sgt Nevarez's exceptional leadership as Site Lead for an Independent Border Patrol Station was instrumental in maintaining operational readiness across a sprawling area of 1900 square miles. He flawlessly coordinated the maintenance and transportation of over 90 vehicles, resulting in an outstanding fleet readiness rate of above 95% and an immediate and lasting impact on U.S. Border Patrol logistical and transportation operations across the dispersed operational area.

His hands-on lead from the front leadership contributed to the meticulous accountability of and disposal of over 2,000 pounds of obsolete and broken equipment, streamlining operations and bolstering efficiency for the U.S. Border Patrol Station and allowing five U.S. Border Patrol agents to resume law enforcement activities on the Southwest Border, increasing the station's agents' employment on the Southwest Border.

As the dedicated Sergeant of the Guard, Sgt Nevarez expertly led multiple rapidly deploying Mobile Surveillance Camera sites, coordinating between the Bravo Company COC and the U.S. Border Patrol Station to expertly and timely place his MSC teams in advantageous positions across the U.S. Southwest Border to maximize observation and reporting of illegal migrant crossings. Sgt Nevarez's attentiveness and immediate decision making resulted in the successful tracking, reporting, and capture of 11 illegal migrants crossing the U.S. Southwest Border.

His unwavering commitment to excellence was further demonstrated through the streamlined training he implemented for 13 Marines at Bracketville station. By prioritizing non-lethal combat, CPR, and range training, he significantly increased the effectiveness of the deployed Marines, ensuring their readiness for any operational scenario and ensuring the 24-hour rotational shifts where appropriately manned and balanced to ensure success supporting two Mobile Surveillance Camera sites and logistical and warehouse operations at the U.S. Border Patrol Station.

Additionally, Sgt Nevarez played a pivotal role in maintaining and coordinating the logistical transportation of over 140 vehicles for two separate Border Patrol Stations. Sgt Nevarez's exceptional leadership and meticulous planning resulted in the successful construction of two expansive 2500 square foot search and seizure lots. This critical infrastructure enhancement significantly expedited vehicle and property processing, bolstering the agents' efficiency at the stations and impacting U.S. Border Patrol Operations and increasing security of the U.S. Border Patrol Agents, Facility workers, and over 5,000 illegal migrants that were processed through Del Rio Sector.

Sgt Nevarez's commitment to the Marines under his charge extended to off-duty hours, in the form of mentorship and guidance. During his off-duty hours, Sgt Nevarez, took it upon himself to improve his Marines overall physical fitness, and ensured they had opportunities to attend volunteer and MWR events to increase his Marines overall moral, mental, and physical well-being, often working after hours to coordinate events or provide the time to his Marines in a demanding and mentally challenging environment.

Sergeant Nevarez's technical knowledge and skills are beyond reproach. He has the trust and confidence of all those around him and is sought after for assistance in all matters throughout the Del Rio sector. He has exceptional talent and an inspirational work ethic that is contagious to anyone around. Sergeant Nevarez highly deserves this honor and is therefore enthusiastically recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.



CUSTOMS AND BORDER CLEARANCE AGENT (CBCA)

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS THE DATA NETWORK SPECIALIST AND CUSTOMS AND BORDER CLEARANCE AGENT (CBCA) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, RETROGRADE OPERATIONS COMPANY, REDEPLOYMENT AND RETROGRADE IN SUPPORT OF RESET AND RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONS GROUP (R4OG), U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND, FROM FEBRUARY 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 2014, IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. SERGEANT NEUHARDT'S LEADERSHIP, EXTENSIVE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY KNOWLEDGE, AND METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 65 CBCA INSPECTIONS, AMMUNITION ABATEMENT, AND CERTIFICATIONS OF MARINE CORPS ASSETS FROM 27 UNITS THROUGHOUT REGIONAL COMMAND SOUTHWEST, HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN. IN ADDITION, AS NETWORK SPECIALIST, SERGEANT NEUHARDT INSTALLED OVER 6050 FEET OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE WHICH SUPPLIED 55 COMPUTERS AND 22 PHONES AND INCREASED COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES FOR R4OG, FIXED WING MARINE TRANSPORT (VMR), AND COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION (CLB-1) UNITS BY OVER FIFTY PERCENT. SERGEANT NEUHARDT'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, PERSEVERANCE, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.





CUSTOMS LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS CUSTOMS LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FOR LOGISTICS TASK FORCE-TWO, BAGRAM AIR FIELD FROM AUGUST 2012 TO JULY 2013. DURING THIS PERIOD, BMC FLETCHER SCHEDULED, SUPERVISED, AND COMPLETED 423 TASK FORCE CUSTOMS MISSIONS CONSISTING OF 4,100 PERSONNEL, 35,000 BAGS, AND 451,000 PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, GREATLY AIDING THE EFFICIENCY OF TASK FORCE EMBARK AND DEBARK OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION TO HIS PRIMARY DUTIES, HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE PROCESSING OF MILLIONS OF ROUNDS OF VARIOUS AMMUNITION FOR THE TASK FORCE. FINALLY, BMC FLETCHER ALSO PARTICIPATED IN 25 ENLISTED EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE (EXW) BOARDS RESULTING IN 24 LOGISTICS TASK FORCE MEMBERS EARNING THEIR EXW QUALIFICATION. BY HIS MANAGERIAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE, AND UNSWERVING DEVOTION TO DUTY, BMC FLETCHER REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



CUSTOMS LEADING PETTY OFFICER

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS CUSTOMS LEADING PETTY OFFICER, ISA AIR BASE, BAHRAIN FROM JUNE 2023 THROUGH JULY 2024. DURING THIS PERIOD, AS CUSTOMS LEADING PETTY OFFICER, PETTY OFFICER ULMAN LED FIVE SAILORS IN COORDINATING WITH THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY, ROYAL BAHRAINI AIR FORCE, AND HOST NATION COORDINATION CELL. BUILDING A STRONG MUTUAL DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOST NATION AND ADHERING TO MULTI-NATIONAL GUIDELINES, SHE FACILITATED THE APPROVAL OF 139 DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCES, THE LAWFUL IMMIGRATION OF 1,233 PERSONNEL, AND THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF 1.7 MILLION POUNDS OF MISSION CRITICAL CARGO. ADDITIONALLY, AS DEPARTMENT SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR, SHE PROCESSED ALL DOCUMENTS FOR 34 INCOMING SAILOR RBAF ID BADGES, ONE-NET ACCESS, MEAL CARDS, AND LIVING QUARTERS, STREAMLINING THEIR INTEGRATION INTO DAILY OPERATIONS. PETTY OFFICER ULMAN'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, PERSEVERANCE, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HER AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



UNITED STATES NAVAL EMBASSY ATTACHE

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS UNITED STATES NAVAL EMBASSY ATTACHE, WORKING WITH MARINE AIR CONTROL GROUP 48 DURING EXERCISE UNITAS 2024 IN CHILE. LIEUTENANT WATSON'S EFFORTS WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN SECURING THE RELEASE OF MISSION CRITICAL RADAR AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FROM CUSTOMS BACKLOG IN CHILE. WITH THE SEIZURE OF ITS ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF KEY RADAR AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, MARINE AIR CONTROL GROUP 48 WAS IN DANGER OF BEING PREVENTED FROM CONDUCTING ITS ASSIGNED MISSION. LIEUTENANT WATSON LEVERAGED HIS RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LOCAL CUSTOMS PROCESS TO LIAISE WITH KEY EMBASSY STAFF AND CUSTOMS OFFICIALS, SECURING THE RELEASE OF A SATELLITE SYSTEM REQUIRED TO CREATE A TARGETING WEB IN THE EXERCISE AIRSPACE. HIS EFFORTS ALLOWED THE UNIT TO FACILITATE A CRITICAL AIR COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATION FOR THE COALITION FORCE ASSEMBLED FOR THE EXERCISE AND HELPED BUILD INVALUABLE CROSS TRAINING EXPERIENCES WITH PARTNER FORCES. LIEUTENANT WATSON'S INITIATIVE, PERSEVERANCE, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.



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