

Ortegacruz will go on to compete against Sailors from other regions for the honor of Commander, Naval Installations Command Sailor of the Year. "It is truly a great accomplishment," he said. While the board could only select one Sailor of the Year, all of the candidates should be extremely proud to have made it as far as they did, according to Jackson. "Hearing the different takes on leadership from master chiefs and senior chiefs was very rewarding, and something I will take back with me." "We discussed leadership and guidance," McLawrence said. According to McLawrence, the time spent with these senior leaders was a highlight of the competition. We all have the same wants and the same goals - to better ourselves."Įach of the finalists was accompanied by his or her command master chief. "We are all in different ratings, but we all have something in common. "Meeting the other Sailors and forging friendships with them was probably the most rewarding part of the experience," Ortegacruz said. Fosters atmosphere of acceptance/inclusion per EO/EEO policy. Ortegacruz expressed appreciation for the time at NRSE and the ability to bond with fellow first classes. It was evident not only in their packages, but also at their oral boards.

Strategic forces (B model) Contractor: The Boeing. "The bases really brought their best forward. Characteristics Primary Function: Communications relay for fleet ballistic missile submarines (A and B models) and airborne command post for U.S. "I'm super excited because the competition was so great," said Helms. across the region," said NRSE Command Master Chief Michael Jackson.Īccording to NAS JRB New Orleans Command Master Chief Chad Helms, Ortegacruz is very worthy of the award, but the other competitors were equally deserving. This will enable you to complete the online application process all at once or to save your progress and return to complete it at a later date. "Our five Sailor of the Year finalists were selected from an extremely talented group of Sailors. First, you will be asked to register for a personal account. The final day included an oral board with various Southeast installations' command master chiefs. a tour of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars' EverBank Field and a visit to Jacksonville's Lone Sailor Memorial.
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The finalists participated in a series of recreational activities, including a visit to Clyde E. Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville hosted the ceremony at the conclusion of NRSE Sailor of the Year Week, where the top-five finalists selected from the region's 18 installations competed for the honor. "He or she likely wants to know, 'How does this email affect me?' And the BLUF should answer that question every time." 4.AC1(AW/SW) Leonor Ortegacruz of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans was named Navy Region Southeast (NRSE) Sailor of the Year for 2015 during a ceremony on board NAS Jacksonville Dec.

"The reader doesn't necessarily want to know all the background information that led to the decision," writes Seghal. Your email doesn't need to be structured in any specific format, but it should answer the five W's (who, when, where, what and why). Must be able to function independently and. The purpose and actions required are declared at the very top. A yeoman flag writer serves on the personal staffs of flag and general officers and certain other senior officers. The BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) method is reserved for messages that need to be even shorter. D: Details to support the bottom line and any significant discussion points.When writing emails with a limited amount of space, the military uses either the "BLIND" or "BLUF" method:Īccording to the handbook, this method is useful for messages to the "commander, leader or decision maker." It must provide just enough substance to take action. For the most part, you should keep your emails as short and simple as possible.
