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July 22, 2016
NAS Pensacola command names Sailors of the Quarter From staff reports
The NAS Pensacola command’s Sailors of the Quarter (SoQs), second quarter 2016, were recognized at a quarters/awards ceremony held June 17 in Bldg. 1534. These Sailors displayed exceptional leadership and strong sense of personal responsibility that had a profound impact on the success of the command. NASP CO Capt. Christopher Martin recognized Senior SoQ ABH1 Dervin Gardner, SoQ QM2 Angel Herrera, Junior SoQ RP3 Braelen Gasser and BJoQ ABEAN Sean Weimer. According to his nomination, Gardner has “continually exhibited an exceptionally high degree of professionalism as divisional leading petty officer, airfield facilities support division, for the air operations department. “Your enthusiasm and initiative have contributed greatly to the efficiency of the air operations department and the command as a whole. Your performance and devotion to duty have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States naval service. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate you on a job well done.” Herrera was cited for his
SSoQ ABH1 Dervin Gardner
SoQ QM2 Angel Herrera
JSoQ RP3 Braelen Gasser
BJoQ ABEAN Sean Weimer
work in the first lieutenant division at base headquarters. “(He has) continually exhibited an exceptionally high degree of professionalism as divisional leading petty officer, first lieutenant division, for the administrative department. Your enthusiasm and initiative have contributed greatly to the efficiency of the administrative department and the command as a whole.” Gasser’s professionalism in RP duties were noted in his write-up. “You have continually exhibited an exceptionally high degree of professionalism as the religious program specialist for chaplain’s office ... Your enthusiasm and initiative have contributed greatly to the efficiency of the chaplain office and the command as a whole. Your performance and
devotion to duty have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States naval service.” Weimer’s performance at
NASP Air Ops set him apart. “Your enthusiasm and initiative have contributed greatly to the efficiency of the air operations department and the com-
mand as a whole. Your performance and devotion to duty have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States naval service.”
NAS Pensacola command picnic at Ski Beach ... Burgers, hot dogs and water activities were on the to-do list July 8 as the NAS Pensacola command held its annual picnic, this year at the base’s MWR Ski Beach facility. Sailors and family members beat the heat with shade, cool drinks and Ski Beach’s water-borne rental equipment. (Right) NASP CO Capt. Christoper Martin, at left joins the line as RPCS Melanise Bradley, SH1 LaJoy Battle and RP1 LaRosa Johnson fire up the grills. Photo by Mike O’Connor
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