tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post4531790887267853898..comments2024-01-01T11:53:37.594-05:00Comments on I Like The Cut Of His Jib !!: 2010 VADM James Bond Stockdale Inspirational Leadership Award WinnersMike Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-55968082610353880082010-09-14T10:45:00.854-04:002010-09-14T10:45:00.854-04:00Cmdr. Chase Patrick, CO of USS Chafee (DDG 90), no...Cmdr. Chase Patrick, CO of USS Chafee (DDG 90), nominated McCartney for the award.<br /><br />"He is truly the most effective CO I have observed," said Patrick, in his nomination letter, adding that McCartney's effectiveness stemmed from a commitment to productive training.<br /><br />McCartney personally led Joint Professional Military Education-caliber lessons and case studies in leadership in the Chung-Hoon wardroom each week and sharpened bridge-watch efficiency with nightly maneuvering board problems, said Patrick. McCartney also ensured every officer assigned to Chung-Hoon earned an engineering officer of the watch letter and other qualifications.<br /><br />Patrick described the Chung-Hoon as "the cleanest ship on the waterfront" and its crew as "exceedingly positive in outlook and exceptionally polite and mature."<br /><br />Grimes reported aboard the Kings Bay, Ga.-based Maryland in 2007. Maryland received the 2008 and 2009 Commander, Submarine Squadron 20 "E" for battle efficiency and the 2008 Omaha Trophy for top performance among Trident submarines.<br /><br />Grimes was chosen to mentor prospective commanding and executive officers as part of the Strategic Programs Prospective Commanding Officer/Executive Officer Course, and was nominated for the Stockdale Award by three fellow commanding officers, including Cmdr. Michael Katahara of the USS West Virginia (SSBN 736)(Blue Crew).<br /><br />"A true team player, Cmdr. Grimes fosters a strong atmosphere of camaraderie and esprit de corps throughout the Kings Bay area," said Katahara, in his nomination letter. "A true mentor for peers and juniors alike, he has clearly displayed leadership which will establish a professional legacy in the submarine force for generations to come."NAVNEWShttp://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=55952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-68330976187931819472010-09-13T20:46:12.184-04:002010-09-13T20:46:12.184-04:00I would love to see the nominee list as well. The ...I would love to see the nominee list as well. The "Diversity Manifesto" is starting to become ridiculous to the point of reverse discrimination toward white males. Look at the 4 Sailors of the year. All Female and Ethnic. Things that make you go Hmmmmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-4441828439716714582010-09-13T12:22:40.412-04:002010-09-13T12:22:40.412-04:00That is an interesting and thought-provoking comme...That is an interesting and thought-provoking comment. Nominees are peer selected. You have to be a CO to nominate a candidate. You only have one page to make your case and then the packages go to a board. I tried a FOIA request to get more information - the Navy would not provide it.Mike Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-44668564144787328042010-09-12T01:55:14.315-04:002010-09-12T01:55:14.315-04:00Surprised that they are not black, female, or both...Surprised that they are not black, female, or both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com