As we progress into the summer, I wish to commend you for your professionalism, willingness and commitment to continue to work hard in support of NOAA and the Nation. With the fleet sailing schedule in full swing, and the weather conducive to outdoor activities, please stay vigilant in keeping you and the people around you safe. On behalf of CPC, I wish all you a happy and safe summer.
CAPT Lawrence T. Krepp, NOAA
Director, CPC
| 05 Aug 2014 | BOTC 124 INDOC |
| LT Kyle W. Ryan | 15 July 2014 |
| LT Paul M. Chamberlain | 01 August 2014 |
| LTJG Carmen M. Alex | 01 August 2014 |
| CAPT Jon D. Swallow | 01 August 2014 |
| ENS Katherine L. Doster | 01 August 2014 |
Awards Received in the Months of June/ July
NOAA Corps Meritorious Service Medal:
| CAPT Jon D. Swallow | For meritorious service, outstanding leadership and dedication to the Office of Coast Survey, NOAA and the United States of America |
| CAPT Todd C. Stiles | For meritorious service in support of agency operations throughout 30 years of dedicated service to the NOAA Corps, NOAA and the nation |
| CAPT William B. Kearse | For meritorious service, a legacy of invaluable interagency partnerships, outstanding leadership and dedication to the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, NOAA and the nation |
NOAA Corps Commendation Medal:
| CAPT Carl E. Newman | For exemplary duty, service and leadership as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Director for Operations |
| LCDR William P. Mowitt | For helping to secure $1.7 billion in critical assets for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard, promoting major improvements to NOAA Corps authorities through passage of NOAA Corps legislation through the Senate, and outstanding performance as Congressional Fellow in the office of Senator Mark Begich of Alaska |
| LCDR Abigail S. Higgins | For sustained exceptional leadership while Chief, Atlantic Hydrographic Branch |
| LCDR Amanda L. Goeller | For sustained superior performance as NOAA Corps Assignment Coordinator while embodying the truest sense of customer service as an excellent representative of the NOAA Commissioned Personnel Center |
NOAA Corps Achievement Medal:
| CAPT Jon D. Swallow | For exemplary service as Liaison Officer, National Ocean Service |
| CAPT Mark P. Moran | For outstanding service as Liaison Officer for National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service |
| LCDR Michael O. Gonsalves | For exemplary service as the Operations Officer aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier |
| LCDR Mark Van Waes | For superior and undaunting service as the Executive Officer aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier |
| LCDR Colin D. Little | For continuous and selfless dedication to duty, ensuring mission goals were completed while serving as Deputy Chief of Operations to the Marine Operations Center - Pacific |
| LT Matthew M. Forney | For dedicated service to NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey and stakeholders in the Alaskan region |
| LTJG Bart O. Buesseler | For outstanding service and dedication during your assignment aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier, commitment to acquiring, processing and delivering accurate and timely hydrographic surveys to the Officer of Coast Survey |
| LTJG Andrea L. Proie | For outstanding service and dedication during your assignment aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier and your commitment to acquiring, processing, delivering accurate and timely hydrographic surveys to the Office of Coast Survey |
| LTJG Adam C. Pfundt | For sustained and extraordinary contributions to the safety and wellbeing of seagoing personnel and property while serving as a member and Chairman of the At-Sea Committee of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center |
| LTJG Damian C. Manda | For outstanding service and dedication during your assignment aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier and your commitment to acquiring, processing, and delivering accurate and timely hydrographic surveys to the Office of Coast Survey |
NOAA Corps Director’s Ribbon:
| CAPT Todd C. Stiles | For outstanding service as Liaison Officer for National Marine Fisheries Service |
| CAPT Wade J. Blake | For outstanding service as Liaison Officer for Marine Operations Center - Pacific |
| CAPT Michael L. Hopkins | For outstanding service as Liaison Officer for Marine Operations Center - Pacific |
| CDR Adam D. Dunbar | For outstanding service as Liaison Officer for Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research |
| CDR Nancy L. Hann | For outstanding service as Technical Liaison Officer for Marine Operations Center – Atlantic |
| LT Claire V. Surrey-Marsden | For superior execution in the creation and monitoring of the social media presence and content management of the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker |
| LTJG Reni L. Rydlewicz | For superior performance as augmenting Officer of the Deck aboard the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter |
| LTJG Linh Nguyen | For exemplary adherence to dive safety regulations and protocols as a member of the National Marine Sanctuary Dive Team |
NOAA Commissioned Personnel Center deeply regrets to report the passing of Rear Admiral Kelly Edward Taggart. In 1980, RADM Taggart was appointed Director of NOAA Commissioned Corps and also directed the National Ocean Service. He retired in 1986 after 32 years of service. RADM Taggart was the recipient of the Department of Commerce Silver Metal, Karo Award of Society of Military Engineers, Distinguished Engineer from the University of Missouri and many others. He also served on Capitol Hill in the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. RADM Taggart served seven years aboard five survey vessels, as well as nine years in full flying status, flying both Rotary and Fixed wing aircraft on mapping missions. He passed away at the age of 81 from the ill effects of Alzheimer’s disease on May 7, 2014 and is survived by his wife, three children and two granddaughters. He was laid to rest on May 13, 2014 at St. Paul's Evangelical Cemetery in Jamestown, Missouri.
Effective April 2014, TRICARE began the national rollout of the Nurse Advice Line (NAL) program. The goal of the NAL is to provide consistent tele-health services to TRICARE beneficiaries in order to improve access to healthcare and reduce the number of unnecessary emergency room visits. The NAL is comprised of a team of registered nurses (RNs) who will assist TRICARE beneficiaries 24 hours a day, seven days a week by triaging medical conditions and offering advice regarding whether or not to provide self treatment, seek immediate medical attention and/or will provide assistance with securing access to a military or private sector medical facility.
The program is available to all TRICARE beneficiaries permanently residing in the CONUS, Alaska and Hawaii or visiting within CONUS from overseas and will provide beneficiaries with a single access point to secure healthcare advice(Toll-free telephone number: 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), Option 1).
Senior NCO's and officers interested in the Senior Executive Service (SES) are invited to register and attend an informative briefing on the steps to enter the SES on Monday, July 21, 2014, 1300-1600 at 1900 E. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20415.
Ms. Nicole Wright, SES Coordinator, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will discuss the following topics:
Interested veterans and transitioning service-members can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-steps-to-the-senior-executive-service-tickets-11947702901
Please be mindful, this brief is intended for veterans and transitioning service-members currently seeking Federal employment.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kelly S. Woodall, Veterans Employment Program Manager at (202) 606-7305.
Augmentation Request:
NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson is in need of an augmenting Executive Officer from September 2-18, out of Dutch Harbor, AK. If interested, please contact CDR Jesse Stark at co.oscar.dyson@noaa.gov to discuss travel specifics.
For those officers who could not attend the CPC webinar on the Officer Evaluation Report yesterday, the webinar was recorded and posted on the CPC website. Here is the page where you will find the link to the video.