This past July, Chad was awarded with Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter!
NCO of the Quarter is a big deal - and pretty darn competitive. Basically, a superior needs to write a letter of recommendation to the Sgt. Major of the battalion. Once there, candidates are scrutinized and compared based on their physical fitness scores, rifle scores, success in their job, etc. Then someone is picked - and this Summer - it was Chad!
As a Marine - this is a big deal - his picture goes up on the wall in the headquarters building and a letter commendation goes into his permanent record.
As far as the community goes - it is a HUGE deal! Chad has had to dress up twice now to go to community events in his honor.
In August, the Silverdale Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for him and other Marines and Sailors of the Quarter. At this event everyone was given a plaque and a gift certificate, "in recognition of their outstanding military performance and service to their country."
Then later that month, the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce hosted an event to honor them again. This time, businesses from around the city donated their time and gifts to these amazing people. Here he was awarded a certificate and numerous "thank you" gifts - including a Marine Corps. watch and a few gift cards. At his table sat, James Donaldson, an N.B.A. All-Star in 1988. Pretty amazing!
Being the NCO of the Quarter puts Chad up for Marine of the year! We'll know if this is the case by November.
Chad is an amazing Marine. Its just icing that the Marine Corps. has recognized this. Congrats my love!!!
WOW, SO very proud of him. This, I know is an awesome event...hoping for Nov...keeping fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteHe so deserves it. I know he is a hard worker and takes his service to heart.
Thank him for me for his service to our country and congratulate him at the same time.
You have much to be thankful for,