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NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Capt. W. Scott Butler, assumed command of Naval Air Station Sigonella, relieving Capt. Thomas J. Quinn during a change of command ceremony on the NAS Sigonella support base June 24.
Military and civilian co-workers, family and friends were present to bid farewell to Quinn and his family and welcome Butler and his family to the NAS Sigonella community.
Following the invocation by the chaplain, Lt. Russell Wilson, Quinn introduced the ceremony's special guest, Rear Adm. David J. Mercer, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.
“I have known T.Q. a long time," said Mercer. "He is a Naval aviator, mentor, warrior, leader and husband."
Quinn's leadership and ability to lead during his time here was illuminated by Mercer, especially noting his ability to supply Sailors to support 6th Fleet and Operation Enduring Freedom and other many challenges superbly.
Mercer followed up his statements congratulating Quinn on his accomplishments while here by awarding him the Legion of Merit with a gold star, second award, for exceptionally meritorious conduct and the performance of outstanding services from May 2007 to June 2010.
Quinn thanked the many people he worked with and his family in both English and Italian. During his speech Quinn stressed service to the fleet, service to each other and finally service to the family here. He read a few lines from an essay of a 12-year old conveying his meaning of family.
"My most proudest accomplishment instilled in the community is not what can you do for me, but what can I do for you," said Quinn. "You have to take care of each other."
Quinn then proceeded to read his orders, directing him to where he and his wife, Heather, will preside as grandparents to year old Aden.
Butler read his orders pronouncing himself the new commanding officer of NAS Sigonella and addressed the audience in both Italian and English, opening the door to new family members.
"I look forward to my time here" said Butler. "I don't just mean my immediate family; I mean the entire Sigonella family.
| Date Taken: | 06.24.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2010 10:54 |
| Story ID: | 52083 |
| Location: | NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, IT |
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