Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 honored its top squadrons, flight crews and personnel March 23.  Capt. David Taylor, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, hosted the ceremony alongside distinguished visitors to present the awards to the awardees.

Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1 won the Pacific Fleet Battle Efficiency (E) award for 2006. The Battle ‘E’ focuses on a naval unitís overall readiness to complete assigned warfare missions. 

The Grey Knights of VP-46 returned from a Western Pacific Deployment last December, during which they demonstrated superior readiness and combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines and Exercise Valiant Shield.

Throughout 2006, VP-46 maintained sustained their commitment to professionalism and aviation safety reflected with more than 292,000 mishap-free flight hours spanning 43 years of service.

The World Watchers of VQ-1 maintained a continuous 365-day presence in the Fifth and Seventh Fleet Areas of Responsibility, contributing vital intelligence the respective Regional Combatant Commanders. 

In 2006, VQ-1 flew over 4,000 mission hours spread among over 500 sorties, demonstrating unit efficiency and flexibility with limited assigned aircraft.

Other mentionable unit awards included Patrol Squadron (VP) 1 receiving the Arleigh Burke trophy, as well as Fleet Air Reconnaissance 2s nomination for the Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award.

The Flight Crew of the year honor went to VP-1s Crew 10, while the Electronic Warfare Crew of the Year honors went to VQ-2s Crew 26. Also recognized was VP-46s Crew 4 as the Order of Daedalianís Crew of the Year.

For individual awards, Lt. Jamie Delcore of VQ-1 was recognized as aviator of the year. Additionally, his nomination as Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Groupís Naval Flight Officer of the Year was recognized during the ceremony.

Likewise from VQ-1, Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Joseph Medina was recognized as Wing 10 and Patrol and Reconnaissance Groupís Aircrewman of the Year.

Among the maintenance awards, Patrol Squadron 69s Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Gerald Campbell was recognized as Wing 10s Maintenance Professional of the Year for his leadership while on a Search and Rescue detachment to Guam. 

Taylor emphasized the importance this yearís ceremony placed in recognition of Wing 10s many 2006 accomplishments, but he stressed the need to remember those Sailors unable to attend who are forward deployed in harmís way.