12/03/2025
Congratulations to this weekβs graduating recruit award winners! The following is a description of the six awards:
β’ NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. This is the highest award a recruit may earn. β SN Delaje Foraker, Dallas, Texas; NRS Cedar Hill, Texas; Dallas MEPS, 9th BN, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, NTAG Red River
β’ NAVY LEAGUE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude, and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards. β AA Isabel Staskowski, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania; NRS Wyomissing, Pennsylvania; Fort Dix MEPS, 2nd Battalion, U.S Military Processing Command, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia
β’ MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership. β AN Kevin Hess, Lake City, Florida; NRS Mayport, Florida; Jacksonville MEPS, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonville
β’ MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated motivation and dedication to duty. β SA Chelsea Kelly, Weeki Wachee, Florida; NRS Newport News, Virginia; Fort Gregg-Adams MEPS, 12th BN, US Military Entrance Processing Command, NTAG Richmond
β’ ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training. β CA Joshua Minton, West Palm Beach, Florida; NRS Armed Forces Recruiting Center; Jacksonville MEPS, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Miami
β’ UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards. β SN Makensy Peiffer, Kekaha, Hawaii; NRS Kapolei, Hawaii; Honolulu MEPS, 5th BN, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia
NRS = Navy Recruiting Station
NTAG = Navy Talent Acquisition Group
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