Capt. Brad Russell, commander, Electronic Attack Wing U.S. Pacific Fleet, recognized the Electronic Attack
community’s “Best of the Best” at the annual Electronic Attack Awards at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,
Aug. 7. Russell presented award winners with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and a plaque
provided by Northrop Grumman and the Pratt and Whitney Corporation. Russell praised the entire Electronic
Attack community for their continued professionalism during a period of continued high tempo tasking.
“I am proud and honored to be part of such an elite group, a team that made this competition so difficult this
year. The Electronic Attack Community is stronger than ever because of the hard work of professionals
throughout the ranks,” Russell said.
The winners are:
Administration: Yeoman 2nd Class (SW) Michael R. Bostic, VAQ-137
Personnel Specialist: Personnel Specialist 1st Class (AW/SW) Carlos Pena-Rojas, VAQ-139
Career Counselor: Navy Counselor 1st Class (AW) Tracey L. Guilloty, VAQ-139
Culinary Specialist: Culinary Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Matthew J. Reikowski, VAQ-134
Supply: Storekeeper 1st Class (AW) Merrick M. Labaco, VAQ-129
Intelligence/Cryptology: Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Ryan M. Arnold, VAQ-140
Hospital Corpsman: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (AW) Lukas D. Gardner, VAQ-132
Plane Captain: Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class (AW) Kristoffer R. Radovich, VAQ-135
Support Equipment: Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class (AW) Usef T. Scott, FRC NW
Power Plants: Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (AW) Nathan L. Goins, VAQ-140
Airframes: Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AW/SW) Erick A. Dayoff, FRC NW
Aircrew Personal/Protective/Survival Equipment Branch: Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class (AW) Jack C. Sims, VAQ-133
Environmental/Egress Systems: Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class (AW/SW) Jeremy E. Moncier, VAQ-133
Electronics Branch: Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (AW) Kristopher M. Micon, VAQ-142
Electrical/Instrument Branch: Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (AW) Arthur L. Volkman, VAQ-141
Armament Branch: Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class (AW) Shirley A. James, VAQ-134
Maintenance Administration: Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AW/SW) (SEL) Jeffery L. Blackstock, VAQ-136
Quality Assurance: Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (AW) Christopher A. Day, VAQ-130
Enlisted Safety Specialist: Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (AW) Jeffrey B. Joseph, FRC NW
Information Technology: Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (AW) Jaclyn Sinclair, VAQ-137
Enlisted Maintenance Instructor: Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class (AW) Joe M. Henderson, CNATTU
Selective Reservist of the Year: Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class William C. Hines, VAQ-129
CPO/Staff NCO Leadership Award: Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/SW) Christopher W. Chelberg, VAQ-130
Maintenance Chief Petty Officer: Senior Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AW) Samuel L. Benson, VAQ-141
Navy and Marine Corps Association Master Chief Samuel O. Bass Leadership Award: Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW/SW) Andrew T. Stack, VAQ-132
Aviation Maintenance Squadron of the Year: VAQ-133