Navy League of the United States, Everett Council
Everett Navy League honors 2007 top Sailors
More than 150 Sailors and their family and friends attended a Sailor of the Year (SoY) ceremonial dinner at the Commons Grand Vista Ballroom, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett, Feb. 13.
Kathy Gambill, Everett Council of Navy League president and event coordinator, said each year the Navy League sponsors the SoY dinner to recognize the Navy’s best.
“It’s imperative for the community to show their support to our service members because they do so much for our country, and this is one way we show our appreciation,” said Gambill. “We host a dinner each year to recognize these stellar Sailors and highlight their individual achievements.”
Before the event began, the Everett Sea Cadet Corps presented colors as Sam Samano sang the national anthem.
The ceremony brought Sailors of the Year together from installations across NAVSTA Everett to recognize their accomplishments. Capt. Patrick Hall, commanding officer of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), gave a brief speech of what qualities it takes to be selected as a SOY.
“These Sailors here today have shown great initiative and drive not only in their jobs, but to the community,” said Hall. “It’s a tremendous benefit to have these Sailors represent the Navy and signify the best in the United States.”
After his remarks, Hall presented each Sailor with a gift certificate and an award plaque.
For Damage Controlman 1st Class (SW) Ernest Thomas, of Pacific Northwest Afloat Training Group (ATG), his selection as SoY was a milestone for his career.
“This is my first time making Sailor of the Year and it’s a great achievement,” said Thomas. “I’ve made Sailor of the Quarter at my other commands but this is something else and it feels good to be selected by my command.”
Throughout the evening the Moonlight Swing Orchestra provided live entertainment, as children from Oly’s dance studio performed a variety of dance routines for spectators.
“It’s outstanding to be here tonight and this is my second time achieving this,” said Operations Specialist 1st Class (SW) Dan Feil, of NAVSTA Port Operations. “It shows hard work really does payoff in the end. The Navy league has supported us in so many ways and I feel appreciated by them, especially at events like these.”
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This dinner is held by the Everett Council each year in recognition of the dedication and hard work of the men and women of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. This event could not have been held without the support of our members.
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Everett Navy League Honors 2007 Sailors of the Year By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel Tinoko, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Det. Northwest EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- More than 150 Sailors and their family and friends attended a Sailor of the Year (SOY) ceremonial dinner at the Commons Grand Vista Ballroom, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett, Feb. 13. | |||||
Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Feil, Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Ashcraft and Seaman Clayton Brownwood are the sailors of the year from Naval Station Everett.
Petty Officer 1st Class Virginia Wright and Petty Officer 3rd Class Amie Roloson are the sailors of the year from the Navy Region Northwest, Reserve Component Command.
Petty Officer 1st Class Sanya Panma and Petty Officer 3rd Class Juwairiya Yusuf are the sailors of the year from the Navy Operational Support Center.
Petty Officer 1st Class Ernest Thomas Jr. is the sailor of the year from Afloat Training Group Pacific Northwest.
Petty Officer 1st Class Danial Bujok is the sailor of the year at the Center for Surface Combat Systems.
Petty Officer 1st Class David Evanger and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason D. Martinez are the sailors of the year at the Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Everett.
Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas McCann, Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Pike and Petty Officer 2nd Class Robin Senger are the sailors of the year aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamal Williams, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashley Meyers and Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Brown are the sailors of the year aboard the USS Shoup.
Petty Officer 1st Class Geoff Williams, Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Martin, Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Pfeiffer and Fireman Apprentice Valerie Laprada are the sailors of the year aboard the USS Momsen.
Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron White, Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Bowler, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeffrey Napier and Fireman Apprentice Skylar Lempinen are the sailors of the year aboard the USS Rodney M. Davis.
Petty Officer 1st Class David R. Aguilar, Petty Officer Nicholas Fronczak and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Hays are the sailors of the year aboard the USS Ford.
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Reynolds is the sailor of the year aboard the USS Ingraham.
Petty Officer 1st Class Nanette Smith and Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Brown are the sailors of the year with the Commander Strike Group 9.
Petty Officer 1st Class Juanette Martin is the sailor of the year with the Destroyer Squadron 9.
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