These two excellent Sailors will transfer on to compete for the celebrated Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence and Vice Admiral Robert B. Pirie awards. These two award applications acknowledge excellent contributions to mission readiness, operational effectiveness and security of flight!
“Competitors was powerful with a variety of excellent nominees from across the Area,” stated Rear Adm. Wesley McCall, Commander, Navy Area Southeast, in his congratulatory announcement. “I am extraordinarily pleased with all their laborious work and excellent contributions in assist of Naval Aviation.”
Because the Floor Electronics Upkeep Division Main Petty Officer, Outlaw led a group of 10 navy and eight civilian personnel within the upkeep and maintenance of all radar, communications and navigation ATC assist techniques at three airfields. He supervised preparations for the 2022 Naval Air Coaching and Working Procedures Standardizations inspection for NAS Meridian, yielding the very best rating for the set up is the final 5 years. His technical experience was important within the set up’s assist of greater than 175,000 secure navy flight operations on the set up, and greater than 10 further FAA and regional airports.
“Naval Aviation is what we do at NAS Meridian,” stated Capt Timothy Moore, Commanding Officer, NAS Meridian. “Petty Officer Outlaw has immediately affected the mission readiness of our squadrons by way of his dedication and professionalism. His nomination is most effectively deserved.”
Worth serves because the Facility Watch Supervisor, Tower Chief for NAS Corpus Christi’s ATC towers, and Naval Air Coaching and Working Procedures Standardization teacher – positions that sometimes are held by extra senior personnel. His efficiency was key in gaining a “excellent” facility score with no main deficiencies throughout two main inspections. His steering of greater than 50 Sailors and 7 civilian controllers ensured the secure completion of over 120,000 flight operations.
“Being a Tower Chief and coaching teacher at a Naval Aviation coaching command is not any small process,” stated Capt Ty Jurica, Commanding Officer, NAS Corpus Christi. “Our mission contains the coaching of flight college students and tips on how to speak and talk with the tower. His regular hand has helped practice 1000’s of future Naval Aviators and he’s most deserving of this award.”
All of the Navy’s preliminary pilot coaching takes place in Navy Area Southeast. Near 1,000 plane function at Naval Air Stations all through the area, with 1,300 flight college students taking to the skies from southeast airfields yearly.
“Nice Naval Air Stations don’t simply occur. They occur due to the dedication of individuals like Petty Officer Outlaw and Petty Officer Worth. Sixty-five p.c of all Naval Aviation property reside within the Southeast Area. And our group gives them with one of the best and most secure airfields wherein to coach,” stated McCall. “Better of luck to each as they characterize Crew Southeast within the forthcoming competitors.”
