QUANTICO, Va. —
Teamwork is an integral a part of Workplace of Particular Investigations Particular Agent Dan Scarola’s make-up.
His means to work with others has served this SA assigned to the sixth Area Investigations Area Particular Missions Department, Working Location Alpha at Andersen Air Drive Base, Guam, nicely.
Scarola’s dedication to strategic partnerships resulted in Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland, U.S. Embassy Koror, awarding the 15-year Air Drive veteran the State Division Meritorious Honor Award, introduced Aug. 17, 2022, for his contributions in furthering the U.S.-Palau relationship since January 2021.
“My preliminary response was utter shock, which shortly turned to immense gratitude,” Scarola stated. “Although it has not been straightforward, 11 excursions and 228 complete days in Palau later, I’m deeply humbled and extremely grateful.”
The award narrative states: “In recognition of his professionalism, tenacity, and adherence to the best requirements of excellence – which instantly contributed to the deepening of the U.S.-Palau safety cooperation and to his optimistic contributions to the Embassy. His efforts instantly contributed to stronger bilateral relations and superior U.S. pursuits in Palau.”
Scarola notes that a number of keys make the OSI/Palau partnership click on.
“Empowerment by means of our numerous Topic Matter Skilled Exchanges, a persistent presence, endurance, empathy, open-mindedness and real funding,” he stated.
Having his efforts and people of his SMB teammates acknowledged on a global stage is very gratifying for Scarola.
“You can’t think about your self a workforce participant amongst associate nation counterparts with out authenticity, which humanizes us abroad, he stated. “Shortly after, belief is gained, and that type of foreign money within the Pacific Air Forces and all through Oceania, is nearly as good as gold. The OSI Particular Missions Department has the recipe and blueprint for achievement within the Pacific.”
Area 6 management is justifiably happy with Scarola and the SMB workforce’s efficiency.
“SA Scarola has been a real instance of superior professionalism, extraordinary competence, and phenomenal ability in main the OSI SMB mission in Palau, and it’s a true honor to have the Ambassador formally acknowledge his excellent efficiency and significant contributions,” stated 6 FIR Commander, Col. Benjamin Hatch. “This unimaginable recognition will be seen as validation of what began just a few years in the past to face up a unit with devoted OSI brokers to associate with the broader legislation enforcement group within the Pacific to fight transnational crimes, in addition to assist and allow Drive Safety and Agile Fight Employment efforts within the Pacific.”
