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    Sailor recognized with NMA Leadership Award

    Senior Chief Receives NMA Leadership Award

    Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Brittany N Tobin | 170309-N-ML022-001 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Mar. 09, 2017) Rear Adm. Mike White, Commander,...... read more read more

    PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    03.09.2017

    Story by Enid Wilson 

    Naval Education and Training Command

    PENSACOLA, Fla. – A Sailor currently assigned to Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Association (NMA) Peer Leadership Award Mar. 9 at NETC headquarters.

    Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Donald Bellnoski, from Magnolia, Texas, was nominated by peers at his previous command, USS Carney (DDG 64), for his exceptional leadership ability. Bellnoski was assigned as the Engineering Department Leading Chief Petty Officer during his five-year tour aboard Carney.

    As the “Top Snipe,” Bellnoski was responsible for leading and mentoring engineering department personnel in the proper operation of the engineering plant, instilling good engineering practices and assisting the Chief Engineer in all matters pertaining to the department of 78 Sailors.

    Additionally, Bellnoski’s served as the Engineering Training Team (ETT) coordinator, Plant Control Officer, Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) and Watch Bill coordinator.

    “At the end of the day, my job was simply to make sure that the engineering department personnel understood what goal we were working towards, understood the plan to get there, their importance to the team in achieving that goal, and making sure that all their time, effort and sacrifice didn't go unnoticed,” said Bellnoski. “I was lucky to be able to lead such a dedicated, successful team of engineers. Whether it was space presentation for zone inspection, INSURV, basic phase training cycle, or a routine underway, their spaces and execution were always exceptional and produced exceptional results.”
    Along with his engineering duties, Bellnoski served as the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Association Vice President, CPO 365 training coordinator and filled in as Command Master Chief when necessary. Bellnoski was honored they submitted him as a candidate for the NMA award.
    “Words can’t describe how proud and humbling it is to be recognized by a group of your peers who you respect so much,” said Bellnoski.
    Rear Adm. Mike White, NETC commander, presented the award to Bellnoski.
    “It’s an honor to present such an impressive award, said White. “It speaks volumes to be selected by your peer group and I’m glad to have you on my staff, and knowing your leadership will have a positive impact on the NETC team.”
    Bellnoski transferred from the Carney to NETC in November 2016.

    Upon receiving his orders to be a military manning analyst at NETC, Bellnoski said he really didn’t know what to expect. After spending most of his career at sea, his understanding of manning was primarily on the receiving end, regarding when a replacement for a Sailor made it out to the ship.

    “What I like about my job here is, it is like nothing I have done before and has me working outside of my comfort zone,” said Bellnoski. He expressed gratitude for getting to work with a dedicated team at NETC and for the familiarization and training he has received in all aspects of Navy manning. “This experience is not only an eye-opener, but something that I will be able to add to my toolbox as I move forward in my career.”

    NMA sponsors more than 400 awards annually for presentation by the Commanders of Naval Air Forces, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Marine Forces Atlantic and Pacific and the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy to those officers and enlisted personnel who have been selected by their peers as outstanding leaders in their respective communities.

    For more information on Naval Education and Training Command visit www.netc.navy.mil/, or https://www.facebook.com/netcpao.

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    Date Taken: 03.09.2017
    Date Posted: 03.15.2017 10:58
    Story ID: 226447
    Location: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, US

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