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Message: Here's a great article I found at www.northwestnavigator.com: -- Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 10 held its annual ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of their Sailors at the Skywarrior Theater, April 16. This is the 13th year CPRW-10 has invited the local Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island and Oak Harbor community to help them acknowledge the performance of individuals, flight crews and commands which fall under Wing 10’s responsibility. “The Wing 10 annual awards ceremony is an event in which we assemble not just to celebrate the successes over the past year, but to inspire the inevitable success that is embedded within the audience for the years ahead,” said Capt. Ken Seliga, commodore of CPRW-10. “Today’s our opportunity to recognize our Sailors for their significant achievements in 2007. As always, the competition was tough and many Sailors achieved noteworthy actions over the past year. Thanks to each and every person who earned a nomination, your contributions have made a difference within the Wing.” The Sea and Shore Sailors and Junior Sailors of the Year were presented with a certificate from Oak Harbor Mayor Jim Slowik, and representatives from Embry Riddle University, Chapman University, and Columbia College presented them with gift certificates good toward tuition or books. Sailors of the Year were Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class (AW/NAC) Christopher Ridgway, of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 for sea command and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class (AW/NAC) Nicholas Stuart, CPRW-10 for shore command. For Junior Sailors of the Year Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) 2nd Class (AW/NAC) Jesse Kendrick, of VP-46, and AT2 (AW/NAC) Dominic Ganze, of CPRW-10, were recognized for sea and shore commands respectively. Also honored at the ceremony was the 2007 Commander Naval Air Forces Command Naval Flight Officer of the Year, Lt. Colette Lazenka. Unit awards presented were U.S. Pacific Fleet Retention Excellent Awards for Patrol Squadron VP-40 and VP-46 and the Battle Efficiency Award for VP-40 and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2. Seliga was proud of the accomplishments of his Sailors, but knew none of their success would have been possible without aid from the home front. “We must also remember the family and friends who support these Sailors in their quest to go above and beyond,” said Seliga. “The Navy has always succeeded because of the tremendous contributions of family members and friends. We all owe them a debt of gratitude fro the sacrifice each has made on behalf of the awardees.” “I presented to these fine gentlemen a proclamation by the City Council of Oak Harbor that declared April 16 their day in the city of Oak Harbor,” said Slowik. “I’m so proud of that and I’m proud of the city of Oak Harbor because we are here to support your mission, not just these gentlemen here, but all of you out there. We’re proud of you, we’re here for you and we love you.” http://www.northwestnavigator.com/index.php/navigator/regionalnews/cprw_10_oak_harbor_mayor_honor_whidbey_sailors/
