Rucinski, Walters became SUBLANT Junior Sailor of the Year; Scott and Zirk apply to be top sailors
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The 2012 Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Senior and Junior Sailors of the Year were announced on March 6th.
SUBLANTs Senior Sailor of the Year 2012 war Petty Officer 1st Class William E. Cox. Petty Officer 1st Class Jared A. Leary wurde als Senior Land Sailor of the Year ausgezeichnet.
Beide Junior Sailor of the Year-Gewinner sind an Bord der Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base stationiert. Der Sublant Junior Sea Sailor of the Year 2012 ist Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas G. Rucinski. Petty Officer 2nd Class Austin M. Walters ist Sublant Junior Shore Sailor of the Year.
The winners were honored by Vice Admiral Michael Connor, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, during a luncheon at Naval Station Norfolk's Vista Point Center.
"As the Navy's submarine arm, our submarine community is a unique small force that significantly impacts all maritime missions," said Connor. “No successful force is without dedicated sailors fully focused on their role as combatants. Today we stand in the company of these sailors, our Navy and Coastal Sailors of the Year. These young sailors have demonstrated the experience, discipline and initiative to become decisive...and capable leaders of our submarine force for the next decade or more. The U-Boot force is in good hands as it continues to dominate the U-Boot domain."
Rucinski is a qualified submarine engineer assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (Blue), docked in Kings Bay. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, the 25-year-old graduated from Mansfield Summitt High School in Mansfield, Texas in 2006 and enlisted in the Navy in March 2008. He is also Commander of the Junior Sailor Submarine Group Ten of the Year. .
"This whole experience was incredible," said Rucinski. “I couldn't have done it without the support and work ethic of my teammates. You brought me to where I am today. I've been privileged to be led by some great bosses who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to lead. However, I am so lucky to have my wife with me as it was her support that pushed me forward every step of the way. I'm grateful to be able to share this moment with her."
Walters is also an Enlisted Surface Warfare Electrician assigned to the Trident Refit Facility at Kings Bay. A native of Pensacola, Florida, he graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School in 2000 and joined the Navy in April 2004. Walters is also a CSG10 Junior Shore Sailor of the Year.
"I'm really surprised and a bit shocked to have been selected from this group of excellent sailors," he said. "It's a great achievement and a career boost for me as I can use this as a stepping stone to get to first grade and boss. But I wouldn't be here without the support of my shipmates and my civilian colleagues in my workshop. I have guided them...on the right path by giving 100% of my potential and dedication to the Navy."
The other nominees for Senior Mariner and Senior Land Mariner of the Year were Petty Officer 1st Class Derrick C. Scott and Petty Officer 1st Class Jason B. Zirk, respectively.
Scott is a Qualified Submarine Owner assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (Gold) in its homeport of Kings Bay. A native of Columbus, Ohio, the 36-year-old sailor graduated from Mifflin High School in 1995 and also joined the Navy in 1995. He is also the CSG10 Senior Sea Sailor of the Year.
Zirk is a qualified Underwater Sonar Technician assigned to the Commander of Submarine Squadron Twenty in Kings Bay. Originally from Blacksburg, Virginia, he first enlisted in the US Marine Corps in June 1997 and completed a tour of Iraq before enlisting in the Navy in August 2005. He is the CSG10 Senior Shore Sailor of the Year.
Cox, a nuclear-trained and submarine-qualified engineer assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765), based in Norfolk, Virginia. A native of Denton, Texas, he graduated from Ryan High School in May 2001 and enlisted in the Navy in September 2001.
"It's an honor to be selected," said Cox. "But the credit isn't just for me, it's also for my chain of command and my colleagues as they were responsible for getting me here. I never expected to receive this kind of recognition but the selection shows that hard work is being put in. hard work and maintaining high standards can yield great results. I appreciate the guidance and guidance my chain of command has invested in me, as well as the hard work of all my colleagues. I hope this career milestone will help me in my quest for promotion to Corporal."
Leary is a nuclear trained and qualified submarine engineer assigned to the Regional Nuclear Maintenance Department in New London, Connecticut. Born in New Orleans, the 27-year-old sailor graduated from Kenwood High School in Clarksville, Tennessee in 2003. , and joined the Navy on April 27, 2004. He is the CSG2 Senior Shore Sailor of the Year.
"This selection is the culmination of a significant amount of hard work by myself, my friends and family to ensure I maintain excellence and the highest level of professionalism," said Leary. “This recognition would not have been possible without the experience and technical knowledge of my colleagues and without the confidence, pride and honor my leadership inspires. It is therefore not an individual award, but a recognition of a team of experts. professional sailors and leaders who have enabled me to be successful in my career. The selection process was incredibly humbling as you find yourself surrounded by the best and brightest in your field.
As Sailors and Sailors of the Year, Cox and Leary will represent SUBLANT in the Commander, US Fleet Forces Command Sailor of the Year competition.
The USFFC competition is held in late March with other Atlantic Fleet command winners.
The winner of this Atlantic Fleet sea competition will be deservedly promoted to corporal, while the Atlantic Fleet shore winner will compete in the Chief of Naval Operations competition in Washington, DC.
Force Master Chief Kirk Saunders, Force Sublant Master Chief, said he was impressed with the military conduct, professionalism and etiquette displayed by this particular group of submarine operators.
"The submarines form an elite small force that makes an even larger contribution to our Navy team's maritime security mission," Saunders said. “The SUBLANT sailors who competed in this year's Sailor of the Year competition embody the warrior spirit of all submarine warriors. It has been an honor to get to know them and their families over the past few days. I am confident that this group of young warriors will provide a base of strength that will enable the U-boat force to continue our dominance in the U-boat domain. They all have a very bright future."
Der andere Junior Mariner of the Year-Kandidat war Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark A. Frank, während Petty Officer 2nd Class Antwan M. Haywood der andere Junior Land Mariner of the Year war.
Frank is a nuclear-trained and submarine-qualified engineer assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), based in Groton, Connecticut. Born in West Branch, Michigan, the 23-year-old sailor graduated from Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville, NC in 2007 and enlisted in the Navy on April 27, 2008. He is the CSG2 Junior Sea Sailor of the Year.
Haywood is a qualified underwater sonar technician assigned to the Commander's Staff of Submarine Group 2 in Groton, Connecticut. The 27-year-old sailor, originally from Stockton, California, graduated from Lincoln High School in June 2005 and enlisted in the Navy in July 2005. He is CSG2 Junior Shore Sailor of the Year.
FAQs
What do Navy sailors say? ›
On seven seas we learn Navy's stern call: Faith, Courage, Service true, with Honor, Over Honor, Over All. There is no official motto for the U.S. Navy. "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) is often cited as the Navy's motto, however.
What does chit mean in the Navy? ›One tradition carried on in the Navy is the use of the "chit." It is a carry over from the days when Hindu traders used slips of paper called "citthi" for money, so they wouldn't have to carry heavy bags of gold and silver. British sailors shortened the word to chit and applied it to their mess vouchers.
What do they call Navy guys? ›Members of the U.S. Army and National Guard are soldiers. Members of the Air Force are airmen. Members of the Navy are sailors.
What does cranking mean in the Navy? ›Cranking is a term of endearment onboard the ship and is more properly known as Food Service Attendant (FSA.) Duties can range anywhere from carrying boxes from store rooms to serving food on the chow line, or in the case of Fireman Apprentice Dillon Maddox, busting suds in the ship's scullery.
What is a famous Navy saying? ›“America's Navy – A global force for good.” “Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit.” “The only easy day was yesterday!” “Qui Plantavit Curabit” – “He who has planted will preserve.”
Why do sailors say yes instead aye? ›ANSWER: Aye Aye a reply to a command or order the Navy, meaning "I understand and will obey." The phrase "aye aye" is commonly heard today in the Navy. It is derived from a duplicate of the word "aye" which came into the English language in the late 1500s and early 1600s, meaning "Yes; even so.".
What does the Navy call a toilet? ›The Navy Department Library
The use of the term "head" to refer to a ship's toilet dates to at least as early as 1708, when Woodes Rogers (English privateer and Governor of the Bahamas) used the word in his book, A Cruising Voyage Around the World.
1 Answer. If you are talking about females on yachts or small craft, then sailor. He is a sailor, she is a sailor. In merchant ships the generic term Seafarer is used in a general sense.
What is a female called in the Navy? ›WAVES, acronym of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, military unit, established on July 30, 1942, as the U.S. Navy's corps of female members.
What is a cake eater in the Navy? ›Cake Eater: An officer. Canoe Club: The U.S. Navy. Canoe U: United States Naval Academy. Captain's Mast: Navy term for non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
How do Navy people say goodbye? ›
“Fair winds and following seas” is a common phrase for those in the United States Navy, where it's used to say farewell to those retiring or leaving for deployment.
What does Dolphins mean in the Navy? ›The insignia of the U.S. submarine service is a submarine flanked by two dolphins. Dolphins, attendants to the Poseidon, Greek god of the sea and patron deity to sailors, is sometimes referred to as the sailor's friend.
What is a shower called in the Navy? ›A Navy shower (also known as a "combat shower", "military shower", "sea shower", "staggered shower", or "G.I.
Why is a sailor called a gob? ›There are two theories on this one. This term first showed up in regard to sailors around 1909 and may have come from the word gobble. Reportedly, some people thought that sailors gobbled their food. The term also may come from the word gob, which means to spit, something sailors also reportedly do often.
What is a nickname for a sailor? ›salt (slang) seafarer. seaman. shipman. squid (slang, mildly pejorative)
What is the Navy honor code? ›I will: Abide by an uncompromising code of integrity, taking full responsibility for my actions and keeping my word. Conduct myself in the highest ethical manner in relationships with seniors, peers and subordinates. Be honest and truthful in my dealings within and outside the Department of the Navy.
What is the Navy prayer? ›O Eternal Lord God, who alone rulest the raging of the sea; who has compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; be pleased to receive into Thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us Thy servants, and the Fleet in which we serve.
What is the Navy blessing? ›Each year, starting in 1987 when it was dedicated, the Navy Memorial blesses the water in its outdoor fountains with water from the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes. This annual blessing recharges the water, bringing the fountains back to life in time for the spring season.
What do sailors call left and right? ›When looking forward, toward the bow of a ship, port and starboard refer to the left and right sides, respectively. In the early days of boating, before ships had rudders on their centerlines, boats were controlled using a steering oar.
How do sailors say hello? ›'Ahoy' originated in the seafaring world, where it was used as an interjection to catch the attention of crew members and as a general greeting. It is often used today by participants in playful imitations of pirate speak.
Why do sailors say 2 6? ›
"Two, six, heave" is a phrase used to coordinate seamen's pulling. As used by sailors, the person at the front of the team will typically call out the "two, six" part of the chant. During this phase all members move their hands up the line ready to pull.
What is a shower called on a ship? ›Random Boat Facts, why a Boat bathroom is called a head -
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Do females have to cut their hair in the Navy? ›For men, getting their head shaved on the first day of Navy boot camp has been a rite of passage for decades. Women are also required to get first-day haircuts to ensure their hair is trimmed to regulation length, equal to the uniform collar.
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What is dinner called in the Navy? ›
The United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Air Force refer to this event as a dining in or dining-in. The United States Marine Corps refers to it as mess night.
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- Flotsam and Jetsam. Odds and ends. ...
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- Feeling Blue. ...
- Taken Aback. ...
- The Cut of His/Her Jib. ...
- Pipe Down. ...
- Toe the Line.
Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm. (Source: Wikipedia.)
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What does Booyah mean in the Navy? ›Hooyah is the battle cry used in the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard to build morale and signify verbal acknowledgment. It originated with special forces communities, especially the Navy SEALs, and was subsequently adopted by other Navy divisions.
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What do Navy recruits say when they call? ›Navy Boot Camp First Phone Call
Recruits that still have a cell phone make the call from their personal phone; others use telephones provided by the Navy. The conversation will go something like this: “Hi. I'm here. Bye.” At this point, communication virtually stops for several weeks.
How do Navy greet each other? ›
The hand salute is the long-established form of greeting and recognition exchanged between persons in the armed services. All persons in the naval service shall be alert to render or return the salute as prescribed in these regulations.
How do Navy officers greet? ›- Commissioned officers (Army, Marine Corps and Air Force): rank (General, Colonel, Captain, Lieutenant,) and last name.
- Commissioned officers (Navy): rank (Admiral, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant) and last name.
- Warrant officers: Warrant Officer and their last name or Mr./Ms. and last name.
“Fair winds and following seas” is a common phrase for those in the United States Navy, where it's used to say farewell to those retiring or leaving for deployment.
How do you say hi in the Navy? ›Ahoy (/əˈhɔɪ/) ( listen (help·info)) is a signal word used to call to a ship or boat. It's derived from the Middle English cry, 'Hoy!' .
Can you salute left handed? ›Navy custom permits left-hand saluting when a salute cannot be rendered with the right hand. Army and Air Force customs permit only right-hand salutes. Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
Do you salute if you're not in uniform? ›Hold the salute position until the last note of the music sounds. Military personnel not in uniform will stand at attention, removing headgear, if any, and place the right hand over the heart.
What do you call a Navy girl? ›In addition to Yeomanettes, they were also referred to as Yeoman (F), lady sailors, and Yeowomen. When the armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, there were 11,275 yeomanettes in the Naval service, with some 300 "Marinettes" in the Marine Corps.
What does 99 mean in Navy? ›99 (niner-niner) (U.S. Navy) Term used to designate something as "All hands", or pertinent to everyone. Usually used by air traffic controllers to designate one transmission as pertinent to all aircraft on frequency. Example: "99, arresting gear is down."
Do you call an admiral sir? ›In the armed forces, the various grades of colonels, generals, and admirals are addressed simply as "Colonel," "General," or "Admiral"; their surnames can be added, but during a prolonged conversation the title alone is the simpler option.
Can you salute with a backpack on? ›Airmen may wear a backpack on their left shoulder, or on both shoulders, so as not to interfere with rendering a proper salute.
Why are Navy officers called mister? ›
In the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard it is proper to use Mister to refer to commissioned officers below the rank of lieutenant commander, or to subordinate commissioned officers, though the use of Mister implies familiarity compared to the use of rank title for an unknown officer.