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SAN DIEGO – Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) announced its Sailors of the Year (SOY) and Bluejacket of the Year during a ceremony Dec. 11, in the hospital's executive dinner room.
The banquet was hosted by the San Diego Navy League to recognize NMCSD Sailors who demonstrated their outstanding performance as both Sailor and role models who always displayed the Navy's Core Values, "Honor, Courage and Commitment."
“Through the efforts and support of my chain-of-command, they’ve taken the time to recognize me,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kevin Matthews, NMCSD Junior Sailor of the Year. “However, I would suggest that this isn’t just an individual achievement, but a collection of a great number of efforts, on a great number of people and I am very humbled and grateful to be here.”
Representatives from directorates within the command recounted actions and attitudes of their respective SOY, as they were congratulated by command leadership.
“It is so outstanding to see and learn about all the amazing things you all have done,” said Capt. Bradford Smith, commanding officer, NMCSD. “It’s so great to see all the people who came out to support you. We can’t do this alone, we can’t do this without our leadership and our families. We also want to ask that you realize how important it is that you trust your leadership and let them develop you, so that you may continue training those who work alongside you to get this award, and continue looking out for your shipmates, which I know you are because that’s why you all are being recognized for this great accomplishment.”
During the ceremony, each honoree received plaques, and certificates from the command rewarding their hard work and dedication to the Navy and the Sailors they lead. Along with two sponsors, San Diego Navy League, and USAA, the Sailors were presented with gift cards and coins to show their appreciation for their service.
“I can accredit my leadership, and not just my current leadership here, but my leadership over the past 16 years in the Navy that helped mold me and guide me to where I am now,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joseph Vargas, NMCSD Senior Sailor of the Year. “Also, without my families support I wouldn’t have been able to stay late and do what I needed to do to take care of my Sailors, myself , and my career. I wouldn’t be anywhere without them.”
| Date Taken: | 12.11.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 12.14.2018 10:51 |
| Story ID: | 303607 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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