Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Navy Exchange (NEX) employee, Robert Turcios, was recognized as the associate of the quarter for going above and beyond his normal day-to-day work duties.

JBAB Commander Navy Capt. Frank Mays presented Turcios with the Northern District Small Stores Associate of the 2nd Quarter award during a special ceremony held Oct. 29 at the JBAB NEX.

Turcios was a key player in setting up and implementing the 5’s program, a standardization of the store’s backroom process - sort, simplify, shine, standardize and sustain. The JBAB NEX is one of the first small stores in the region to complete the program.

Turcios also contributed similar efforts toward the 5’s program at the Washington Navy Yard and Arlington NEXs.

“We work for the service members, who are serving our country,” said Turcios. “So it just feels natural to do whatever I can to support them. I love working here and plan on staying for a while.”

With more than 15 years of dedicated service at the NEX, Turcios has always been known to take on extra assignments with ease. Some of those assignments include his assistance with the grand opening of the Arlington Uniform Center, where he “demonstrated high productivity and awareness to get the job done,” explained Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gary Elliot, NEX Branch Manager.

Turcios also took on added responsibilities, such as becoming the Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC) for the store. According to Elliot, Turcios has always made the team better, and his unwavering dedication to the store’s success is admirable.

“It is a privilege to have Robert working for the team and I am glad to recognize him for his accomplishments this past quarter,” said Elliot.