33 VOLUME 20, NUMBER 536
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
December 11, 2024
NSA Bahrain Names 2024 Sailors of the Year
MANAMA, Bahrain— Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain announced the 2024 Sailors of the Year, Dec. 6. Master-at-Arms 1st Class Phillip Hamilton-Dewalt, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Lina Vang, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jade Pinacruz, and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jasmine Allert, were named Senior Sailor, Sailor, Junior Sailor, and Blue Jacket of the Year, respectively. Sailor of the Year selection is a prestigious honor and recognizes Sailors who embody
sustained superior performance, command impact, proven leadership, and the Navy’s core values. The time-honored tradition was introduced in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet. Hamilton-Dewalt, a native of Cincinnati, currently serves with NSA Bahrain’s Harbor Patrol Unit, where he’s acted as leading petty officer, leading and mentoring more than 120 Sailors providing oversight of operation and maintenance of Harbor
Security boats. “I feel blessed and honored to be selected as Sailor of the Year,” said Hamilton-Dewalt. “It’s a privilege and a testament of not only my work, but it’s also a representation of the work put in by the junior Sailors, my peers, and our chain of command as a whole. This level of recognition has motivated me to continue pushing forward." Hamilton-Dewalt will move on to represent NSA Bahrain at the Navy Region
Europe, Africa, Central Sailor of the Year competition. NSA Bahrain’s mission is to support U.S. and coalition maritime operations throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations by providing security for ships, aircraft and tenants on board NSA Bahrain and assigned detachments. NSA Bahrain provides efficient and effective shore services to sustain the fleet, enable the fighter and support the family with honor, courage and commitment.
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