Base Beautification/Cleanup

A skilled landscaper, Petty Officer Neely assisted in the beautification of Fleet and Family, Seabee plaza, Navy Housing, NSA Hampton Roads, Base Chapel Renovation, and POW Park, and saved the Navy over $40,000 in contract costs.

Petty Officer Sailor demonstrated superior initiative and leadership in the upkeep, preservation, and cleanliness of Naval Base Point Loma and 3 tenant command bases, collecting more than 10,000 pounds of debris. Her efforts in the completion of 10 base beautification projects directly led to Naval Base Point Loma earning 3rd Place in the Installation Excellence Award.

-Participated in 8-hour Adopt-a-Highway cleanup. Removed 200 lbs of refuse. Fostered community/Navy alliance.

-Environmentally minded; vol'd to clean up 52 lbs of debris at Ft Wash Nat'l Park--enhanced park beautification.

Combination

Devoted 15 hours to Zushi beach and Ikego Elementary School, 4 Hours dedicated to the set up of the Navy Ball, and 33 hours to the command Volleyball team

COMMUNITY INVOLVED - Assisted BOSS with construction of a house for Habitat for Humanity. Trained and mentored Cadet Recruits for the CSRA Sea Cadets. Volunteered for MWR at the Columbia County Fair to raise $2600 in funds to benefit Sailors. Assisted the Special Olympics by creating a fun environment for people of all ages.

Petty Officer Jones' dedication of over 140 volunteer hours with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Read Across America, Saturday Scholars, and command sponsored Community Relations Projects exemplifies his selfless dedication to the community.

-Supported Combined Federal Campaign and participated in ship's Habitat for Humanity charity.

Community leader. Volunteered over 40 hours for the base blood drive and the Seattle Seafair. Active FCPOA member sets the tempo for peers and junior Sailors.

General Statements

This period petty officer Mike volunteered over 100 hours of his personal time for his community and the NAVY.

ALWAYS THE FIRST TO VOLUNTEER, PETTY OFFICER KEEN DEVOTED TIME TO HIS COMMAND AND COMMUNITY LOCALLY AND ABROAD.

As the Command's FCPOA president, he managed the coordination of 5 community events and fundraisers equating to over 20 hours of community service.

MC2 Lewis volunteered for community service events organized by the Pentagon Area Junior Petty Officer Association and the Prince Georges County and Montgomery County Volunteer Centers.

His professional expertise and infectious "Can Do" attitude directly contributed to the positive impression and strong relationship between the Panama City community and the Navy.

VOLUNTEERED COUNTLESS HOURS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE HAMTON ROADS AREA.

PETTY OFFICER SMITH'S SELFLSS VOLUNTEERISM PRESENTED A POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE NAVY IN THE COMMUNITY, WHILE SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTING TO THE RECOGNITION OF HONORABLE SERVICE BY OUR COURNTRY'S VETERANS.

A TRUE CITIZEN-WARRIOR, HE DEVOTED MUCH TIME AND EFFORT TO IMPROVING HIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND SORROUNDING COMMUNITY BY VOLUNTEERING IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

His thousands of hours of volunteer work with several local and on-base groups was a key factor in Kings Bay SUBASE recieving the community relations award.

HE SERVED AS A COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL FOR A HEALTHLY LIFESTYLE BY SPEAKING AT LOCAL EVENTS WHILE THE SHIP WAS DOCKED IN JACKSONVILLE.

Extremely diversified. Sought out new ways to aid in Command enhancement and Sailorization, by organizing public outreach opportunities and volunteering hundreds of hours in support of Joint Color guard events, NRC fundraising, and local elementary schools.

Tireless volunteer. Devoted over 80 hours to community youth and senior citizen programs in San Diego County.

Motivated team player; contributed off duty time and effort to support unit and community activities

School/Youth Programs

-Vice President Aomori elementary PTO, spearheaded fund raisers and raised $2.5K for school events and field trips.

A pillar in the community, she helped raise 30,000 dollars for summer youth camps with the YMCA and over $400.00 for local autism charities.

Petty Officer Amos has made a positive impact in support of local youth and senior citizens by contributing off-duty hours to St. Marys Georgia Senior Care Facility and the Sailor of the week program at Kingsland Elementary school.

Donated 200 hours and 6 months volunteering his time to the Toys for Tots drive. Achieved an outstanding 4,300 toys that were distributed to children all over the Lake Country area. His hard work and dedication to the drive showed true Navy honor to not only his peers but all those in a time of need, greatly improving the Navy's image to the community.

IT2 Johnson represented NOSC Denver well by coordinating the distribution of teddy bears to patients at Children's Hospital in Denver. Working with hospital representatives and leadership elements from participating NOSC Denver units, she arranged the movement of supplies and personnel to and from the site while maintaining uncompromising uniform standards.

A community role model, AM3 Goodman volunteered as science fair judge for a local school competion. She is also active in the command base community and was instrumental in the deactivation of the USNS John Mcdonnel.

Conscientious community member. Devoted over 200 hours of personal time to community youth and senior citizen programs in San Diego County.

Volunteer stalwart. An active participant in local outreach programs, he dedicated over 20 hrs towards 4 CDC improvement initiatives.

Mentor and Coach to over 50 youths enrolled in the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program, attending a week long camp, for his 2nd year, educating children 9-12 on the tools they need to resist drugs and develop social/goal/team/conflict and gang resolution decision making skills.

Emergency Assistance

- SERVANT LEADER. Devoted 350 hours as a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT for the XXXX County Fire Department. His Compassion positively impacted the local populous and strengthened the bonds between the Navy and surrounding community.

AS A MEMBER OF THE VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP AND POWER INSTALLATION EFFORTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IRENE, FIREMAN NOLAN DEMONSTRATED IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP DURING THE COMPLEX INSTALLATION OF NEW POWER LINES AND TRANSFORMERS TO RESTORE ELECTRICITY TO OVER 1 MILLION VIRGINIA DOMINION POWER CUSTOMERS.

HE VOLUNTEERED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS CONDUCTED IN RESPONSE TO HAITI'S EARTHQUAKE AND DISTRIBUTED 800 TONS OF WATER, 500 TONS OF FOOD, AND 50 TONS OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES.

VOLUNTEERED TO RESPOND TO SOUTHEAST OIL SPILL IN PENSACOLA FLORIDA WHERE HIS EFFORTS WERE PARAMOUNT IN THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF INSHORE OIL SKIMMING OPERATIONS AND THE SAFE RECOVERY OF OVER 10,000 GALLONS OF CRUDE OIL WITHOUT A SINGLE MISHAP.

Fundraiser

AS A MODEL SAILOR, LED 20 SAILORS IN THE JUNIOR ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, CONTRIBUTED 40 OFF DUTY HOURS TO 12 COMMAND AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN RAISING $45,000 IN DONATIONS TO THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY.

She coordinated departmental participation in the 2013 Rock n' Roll 1/2 Marathon, increasing participation by 50%.

HIS EFFORTS AS COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR RAISED OVER $34,000 FOR CHARITY AND A GOAL BUSTER AWARD FOR 1NCD.

As a unparalleled volunteer she helped raise 9,000 dollars for YMCA youth camps and inspired departmental participation in their courses as instructors and volunteers.

Chaired Operation White Christmas. Planned and organized entire program and raised over $12,000 for 80 needy enlisted families.

Volunteered as phone bank supervisor at Easter Seal telethon; surpassed its goal, raised $30,000.

EXCELLENT INITIATIVE. He has selflessly spent eight off-duty hours helping raise money for MWR by participating in fundraising events.

Command/Community Involvement. Volunteered 10 off-duty hours assisting and supporting two MWR fundraising events garnering $500 towards the Command's 2014 Holiday party.

Actively supported CFC; assisted in 2 fundraising events; directly contributed to Command meeting and exceeding established goal.

Community Ambassador. She tirelessly motivated 12 volunteers as Relay For Life team captain in raising over $3,000 for the city of (X).

Church

- CIVIC MINDED. Selflessly devoted XX off-duty volunteer hours to Blessed Hands Free Program, strengthening the relationship between the Navy and surrounding community.

COMMUNITY SERVICE. Worked over 200 off-duty hours renovating Pearl Harbor Calvary Chapel.

THROUGH SELFLESS DEVOTION TO THE COMMUNITY, HE DEDICATED OVER ONE THOUSAND HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE TEACHING LIFE SKILLS CLASSES TO CHILDREN AT WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH.

Counseled 20 children in the AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) program.

Radiated energy and extreme enthusiasm while supporting activities at the NAS Jacksonville community chapel.

Orphanage

Strong, positive drive toward helping others in need! Continually supported Guam's Santa Rita Foundation. Gifts ensured children had access to food, shelter, medical care, education, and a supportive environment.

AT2 Worley helped promote goodwill in our host nation by volunteering over 10 hours in the setup, execution and breakdown of the Shunken Gakuen Orphanage Halloween Party.

Visited 2 Philippine orphanages; donated over 40 hours labor on new building; solidified community support.

Habitat for Humanity

A strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity, she worked diligently with veterans painting doors for new home owners. Her hard work directly contributed to a savings of $10,000 and increased property values.

He spent over 80 hours restoring several Escondido neighborhoods from devastating gang activity as part of Habitat for Humanity.

HE DEDICATED 120 OFF DUTY HOURS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND HANDS ON SAN DIEGO PROMOTING A POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE NAVY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Sports/Special Olympics

Provided outstanding volunteer service while coaching youth football for the Cooke Hokies of SeaTack Park and Recreation center in Virginia Beach. He dedicated over 200 hours to educating and mentoring young men aged 12 to 16 years.

Outstanding volunteer work with inner-city youth football.

YOUTH SOCCER AND T-BALL COACH FOR AGE GROUPS SEVEN-TWELVE.

During this period, PO Curlew was dedicated to the community, contributing over 80 hours of community service including Toys for Tots, Real Men Read, and Special Olympics.

Sacrificed 100 hours of limited personal time to coach Virginia Beach High School weight training class.

Spearheaded youth/adult annual football game. Improved morale for families/ship's military members.

Meals on Wheels/Food Service

Volunteered 362 hours at San Diego rescue mission

ESTABLISHED THE COMMAND MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM AND ORGANIZED PARTICIPATION BY 40 VOLUNTEERS ACROSS 8 DEPARTMENTS.

Unit Activities

Enthusiastically supported Department activities; volunteered to organize the annual Thanksgiving party which raised morale for 123 Sailors and their families.

Volunteered in support of MWR Panama City base-wide Pig Roast. His unwavering commitment and support delivered a highly successful and safe cookout for over 500 military and civilian personnel.

COMMUNITY SERVICE. Volunteered as Co-Chairman of Patch Barracks Community Crime Watch Organization.

He spent countless hours with the Honor Guard at xx games, xx games, and xx games.

-Active participant in Police Week activities; honored fallen heroes--promoted community relations and healing.

-Command Ambassador. Volunteered over eight off- duty hours in support of National Police Week 2015; he played a vital role on Team xx, assisting in capturing first place during a battery of events, challenging the team's stamina and teamwork.

Animal Shelter / Animal Rescue Organization

Upstanding Humanitarian: PO2 Walker has dedicated 120 Hours of off duty time to assist a local animal rescue organization in the Virginia Beach area.

-Humanitarian! Gave 40 nurturing hours to Sasebo base animal shelter, cared for over 30 abandoned animals.

Volunteered over 140 hours at Matthews Veterinary Hospital assisting the kennel staff by walking dogs, cleaning cages, and cleaning the kennel walking area. Petty Officer Norton's willingness to assist the staff with any task proved extremely helpful in the care of the animals entrusted to the hospital each day.

Self Help Projects

Participated in reorganization and upgrade of Pass & ID facility on off-duty time--saved over $5,000 in labor costs

Aided Facility Management for 3 months showing great efficiency, enthusiasm when tasked; displayed great versatility

Participated in Airman Leadership School renovation; improved quality of life for over 2,200 joint students

Veterans Aid

- CIVIC MINDED. Donated $3,000 worth of clothing, small appliances, and household supplies to the Disabled Veterans of America. These donations assisted in the re-establishment of homes for disabled Veterans across Hampton Roads.