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Honoring the Best: Enlisted Person of the Year Banquet

Introduction

The American Navy has been instrumental in keeping the nation safe and secure. The Americans for a Stronger Navy is proud to report on recent developments and innovations that promote a stronger and more effective Navy. This blog post will focus on the Enlisted Person of the Year Banquet, held during Fleet Week, which honors the service members’ accomplishments and hard work.

Summary

The Fort Lauderdale Council of the Navy League hosted the Enlisted Person of the Year banquet to honor Sailors and Marines during Fleet Week Port Everglades. The event recognized service members from visiting Fleet Week commands as well as those from military commands in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas. Each Sailor and Marine was announced, and their Command Master Chief or Leading Chief Petty Officer would describe the accomplishments that earned their selection as Sailor of the Year for the command. This year is the 32nd time the Navy has come down for Fleet Week Port Everglades to showcase naval technology and the Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who defend the nation.

Recognition

The Enlisted Person of the Year Banquet is a vital event that recognizes the hard work and accomplishments of Sailors and Marines. This event offers several key benefits that strengthen the Navy and the nation, including:

Service members are recognized for their hard work and dedication, which promotes morale and motivates them to continue to excel in their service.

The service members recognized include:

  • Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kristin Stoops from USS Cole (DDG 67)
  • Navy Counselor 1st Class Amarachi Abiodun from Navy Recruiting District Miami
  • Personnel Specialist 1st Class Steve Ortega from Navy Reserve Center Miami
  • Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rodrick Sheridan from Navy Region Southeast
  • Machinist’s Mate (Auxillary) 3rd Class Fernando Villarreal from USS Indiana (SSN 789)
  • Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ernesto Rivera
  • Culinary Specialist 1st Class Michael Brown
  • Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Charmae Peria
  • Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sydney Thayer from USS New York (LPD 2)
  • U.S. Marine Cpl. Navarre Kemp from Second Assault Amphibian Battlion

Learning tool

Recognized Sailors and Marines can use the experience as a learning tool to motivate junior Sailors in the future.

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The Enlisted Person of the Year Banquet was held during Fleet Week Port Everglades. The event recognized service members from visiting Fleet Week commands as well as those from military commands in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas.

Conclusion

The Enlisted Person of the Year Banquet is an event that promotes a stronger Navy and honors the accomplishments and hard work of Sailors and Marines. The Americans for a Stronger Navy encourages readers to support the Navy and the nation by promoting the importance of the Navy and its service members. Let us rally together and support our Navy, which is instrumental in keeping our nation safe and secure.

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Celebrating Military Children with the US Navy

Navy Seaman Christian Pons plays basketball with Sullivans Elementary School students during a community relations event at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan,

Greetings to all our members and subscribers, and welcome to another blog post by Americans for a Stronger Navy.

Our mission is to promote Peace Through Strength, and today we want to celebrate the military children who also play an important role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation.

In this post, we will highlight the recent event hosted by sailors assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, during the Month of the Military Child.

Month of the Military Child

The Month of the Military Child is an annual observance that honors military children and recognizes the sacrifices they make as their parents serve in the armed forces. This year, the Department of Defense partnered with local communities to host various events that show appreciation for the military children.

USS Ronald Reagan Sailors Celebrate Military Children

Sailors assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan visited Sullivans Elementary School during the Month of the Military Child and engaged the students in fun activities such as races, tug-of-war, basketball games, and more. The sailors’ visit brought smiles to the children’s faces and reminded them of their strength and resilience.

Recognizing Military Children’s Strength

The sailors’ visit was a way to show their appreciation for the military children who also face unique challenges and sacrifices that come with their parents’ jobs. By engaging the children in community events, the sailors highlighted the strength and resilience of military children and recognized their important role in supporting their families.

Key Takeaways

  • The Month of the Military Child is an annual observance that honors military children and recognizes the sacrifices they make as their parents serve in the armed forces.
  • Sailors assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan visited Sullivans Elementary School during the Month of the Military Child and engaged the students in fun activities to show their appreciation.
  • By engaging the children in community events, the sailors highlighted the strength and resilience of military children and recognized their important role in supporting their families.

Conclusion

Be an Active Supporter of a Stronger Navy.

As we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, we want to encourage all our readers to support the US Navy and its mission to promote Peace Through Strength. We hope this post has inspired you to appreciate the sacrifices made by military children and their families, and to recognize the important role they play in ensuring our safety and security.

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