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February 8, 2013
Pensacola training command recognizes top performers By Lt. Shelline Floyd From NETC PAO
Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) recognized its top performing employees during an all hands awards ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Jan 17. NETSAFA’s Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Heady congratulated each awardee during the captain’s call. Len Wendel, European Command (EUCOM) country program manager received his level I certification and Lisa Chardon; assistant Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) country program manager received her level II certification in international affairs. NETSAFA employees identified as members of the international affairs workforce are encouraged to participate in the certification and career development program. Participants must meet mandatory standards of education, training and experience to achieve certification. Traci Adkins, EUCOM coun-
Capt. Doug Heady, commanding officer, Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA), presents Sue Priest, branch supervisor of financial management, a letter of appreciation from Rear Adm. Joseph Rixey, deputy assistant Secretary of the Navy for International Programs. Photo by Lori Delware
try program manager, and Sue Priest, branch supervisor of financial management, received letters of appreciation (LOA) from Rear Adm. Joseph Rixey,
deputy assistant Secretary of the Navy for International Programs. Rixey expressed his sincere appreciation for their dedication, technical expertise, expert judg-
ment and uncommon courtesy in interactions with the Navy International Program’s 1206 team. The 1206 program is used to build the capacity of foreign military forces or maritime security forces to conduct counterterrorism or to support military and stability operations in which the U.S. is participating. “The work is extensive supporting the 1206 program, each member of the NETSAFA 1206 team had an important role in making this recognition possible and it’s an honor to be recognized for being an integral part of this team effort,” Priest said. Heady also presented LOAs signed by Rear Adm. Don Quinn, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), to Carlotta Majewski, Foreign Military Training quota manager, and Rosey Taylor, Pacific Command (PACOM) country manager, for providing superb customer service and support while assisting NETC’s Inspector General during a Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Italia Brinston named Boys & Girls Club ‘ Yo u t h o f t h e Ye a r ’ From Boys & Girls Club
Selected among several local outstanding youth, Italia Brinston was named 2013 Youth of the Year for NASP Youth Center, a Boys & Girls Clubs affiliate. Italia is the daughter of Naval Hospital Pensacola’s Lt. Cmdr. Edward and Marie Brinston. Italia will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for
the Florida Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. Italia is among hundreds of local Youth of the Year winners across the country recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for her sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
area visit. Financial Management Analyst Beverly Jackson was recognized for her recent promotion and CFC Jill Mills was recognized for participating in a community service project. “We have a talented blend of civilian and military staff members, who have enabled NETSAFA to have the knowledge, expertise and continuity that is vital to the successful execution of the security assistance program,” said Ron Cooper, Operations department head. NETSAFA is the U.S. Navy’s agent for international education and training. NETSAFA coordinates training support to international governments and international organizations. As a field activity of the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), the command serves as a focal point for all security assistance training program issues, coordination and advice within the U.S. Navy. For more information about NETSAFA, visit https://www. netsafa. navy.mil.