Accolades around the air station
Chief Damage Controlman Johnathan Zavatsky receives presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement as Emergency Management Officer onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2018 to 2020.
Master-at-Arms First Class Karla Pizarrocruz receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement as Security Department LPO onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2017 to 2020.
Boatswain’s Mate First Class Steven Dow receives presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as Port Operations acting LCPO onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2017 to 2020.
Aircrewman First Class Michael Simmonds receives a letter of commendation for professional achievement as Search and Rescue crew chief onboard NAS Patuxent River on Oct. 30, 2019 when he located a small tear on a tail rotor boot that had ben missed on previous inspections.
Dawn Simpson receives the Civilian of the Quarter plaque for her outstanding performance as School Liaison Officer from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 2019 leading to her selection as Pax River Senior Civilian of the Quarter, fourth quarter, CY19
Terrie Balsbaugh receives a length of service certificate in recognition of her 30 years of service to the Government of the United States.
Lakita Rivers receives a length of service certificate in recognition of her 10 years of service to the Government of the United States.
Culinary Specialist First Class Brandon Honeyman receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as Unaccompanied Housing LPO onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2017 to 2020.
Senior Chief Air Traffic Controller Jeffrey Bruder receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement while serving as Air Traffic Control division LCPO onboard NAS Patuxent River from May 2018 to January 2020.
Master-at-Arms Second Class Aaron Handy receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as Security Department watch commander onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2016 to 2019.
Representatives from Pax River’s Navy Sports program receive the Naval District Washington Admiral’s Cup in recognition of their 2019 win in the regional Admiral’s Cup competition.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Second Class Rachel Reasey reveives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as Airfield Services maintenance technician onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2014 to 2019.
Air Traffic Controller Second Class Jason Scott receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as radar supervisor onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2015 to 2020.
Master-at-Arms Third Class Jade Johnson receives presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as patrol officer onboard NAS Patuxent River from 2016 to 2019.
Gunner’s Mate First Class William Morning receives a Navy Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist certificate.
Chief Air Traffic Controller Thomas Debenedittis receives Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service as the assistant NATOPS evaluator onboard NAS Patuxent River from July 2015 to January 2020.
NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Cox recognized numerous NAS personnel with awards during command quarters Dec. 12 at Center Stage Theater. To download these photos and others, visit www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver. (More photos on page 8)
