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Orlando, Fla.-- After leading the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)/ Naval Support Activity (NSA) Orlando for two years, Capt. Dan ‘Stuckey’ Covelli relinquished command on June 15, 2023 during the Change of Command ceremony at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Fla. Covelli will officially retire from the Navy on November 1st. At the ceremony Covelli was recognized for his unwavering service to the Navy for 29 years, the last five being at NAWCTSD. Over 558 people attended, including former commanding officers, either in person or online to celebrate Covelli’s step into his new adventure. Covelli received support from Cmdr. Maura Betts, who coordinated the event, Paul Paquette, the Master of Ceremonies, and many others. Special guest, Rear Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, praised Covelli for embodying NAVAIR’s core values and supporting the mission excellently.
During his remarks, Covelli shared the origin of his call sign. “Stuckey is short for stuck microphone key,” Covelli said. He explained how his determination kept him stuck in an idea, a habit he kept during active service but improved upon while learning from mentors and peers at NAWCTSD. Covelli received his certificate of retirement and letter of appreciation, signed by President Joe Biden, for his dedication while serving in the United States Navy.
Covelli acknowledged that without the support of his mentors, friends, and family, he would not have been as successful. His wife, Jackie and sons were shown appreciation for their selflessness, with a letter of appreciation. Among his friends were retired Navy commander and former naval officer of Naval Reserve Center Orlando, Micheal Eatough, who attended to celebrate Covelli’s next chapter. “He's a good friend of mine from when I was at the Reserve Center. I'm glad to see he's finishing strong at a great facility with a great mission. I'm happy for him and Jackie to finish a great naval career and start a new adventure,” he said.
After Covelli read his orders, Capt. Tim James assumed command and became NAWCTSD’s new Commanding Officer. James focused his speech on showing appreciation to his family and NAWCTSD for their hard work supporting our nation’s warfighters. James praised Covelli’s effort and accomplishments. “TSD has improved for the last two years under Covelli’s leadership. Thank you for supporting the warfighter.”
Following the benediction, Covelli and his family walked across the red carpet, between saluting side boys, and figuratively went ashore for the last time. Paquette explained this tradition of being ‘piped over the side’ symbolizes transformation and, even though the direction of Covelli’s career is changing, his heart is with the Navy. He has faith in James’ leadership and NAWCTSD’s prosperity.
| Date Taken: | 06.20.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 07.26.2023 15:40 |
| Story ID: | 449889 |
| Location: | ORLANDO, FLORIDA, US |
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