NSWC Crane holds 2024 Command Awards Ceremony

NSWC Crane holds 2024 Command Awards Ceremony

By NSWC Crane Corporate Communications

CRANE, Ind. -

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) held its Annual Command Awards ceremony on July 18, 2024. There were more than 200 submissions leading to 78 award-winners being recognized for their hard work, expertise, and contributions to the mission.

"I am thrilled to recognize our extraordinary team members who go above and beyond to accomplish our mission here at NSCW Crane," said Dr. Angela Lewis (SES), Technical Director at NSWC Crane. Although we can't recognize everyone, on behalf of Command, we want to thank all of our employees too for their service to our country and to Crane's mission."

NSWC Crane held selection panels to review and rate nominations to determine the winners of each category.

"Seventy-eight NSWC Crane personnel were recognized for their exceptional support of the warfighter and our surrounding communities." said NSWC Crane Commanding Officer CAPT Rex Boonyobhas. "These are some of NSWC Crane's finest!"

During this year's Annual Command Awards Ceremony, there was an announcement introducing and presenting the first David Reece Career Achievement Award. NSWC Crane renamed the award to recognize civilian personnel who have made substantial contributions during distinguished careers. A video was prepared to honor Mr. David Reece and highlight some of his notable accomplishments.

2024 NSWC Crane awards and recipients:

Horizon

• Joe Matthews
• Daniel Unger

Federally Employed Women - Leader of the Year

• Kristen Pedigo

Strategic Measures and Targets

• Expeditionary C31 and Cyber Division

Collaboration Excellence

• Conventional Prompt Strike Pier Side Support Equipment Team

Technical Excellence

• Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH TB) Team

BusinessExcellence

• John Yarbor
• Strategic Systems Hardware Division-Business Operations Branch

Outstanding Innovation

• Loki Team

Excellence in Service - Scientist/Engineers

• Brandon Hirsch

Diversity and Inclusion

• Ashley Durcholz

Outstanding Leadership

• John LeFevre
• Charlotte Miller

Excellence in Service - Business/Customer Service

• Nikki Moore
• Comptroller Incoming Funding Team

Excellence in Service - Technician

• Aaron Wagoner

Excellence in Service - Supervisor

• Tye Hooten
• Sharon Sims

Excellence in Service - Contracting

• Tisha Langell

Excellence in Service - Product Support

• Nathan Brown

Outstanding Scientist/Engineer Career Competency Development Program Level 1

• Aaron Greichunos

Outstanding Scientist/Engineer Career Competency Development Program Level 2

• Tori Johnson

Mentor of the Year

• Brent Voigtschild

David Reece Career Achievement

• Dion Garner
• Lucinda "Cindy" Shirley

About NSWC Crane | NSWC Crane is a naval laboratory and a field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) with mission areas in Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions and Electromagnetic Warfare. The warfare center is responsible for multi-domain, multi- spectral, full life cycle support of technologies and systems enhancing capability to today's Warfighter.

Join Our Team! NAVSEA employs a diverse, highly trained, educated, and skilled workforce - from students and entry-level employees to experienced professionals and individuals with disabilities. We support today's sophisticated Navy and Marine Corps ships, aircraft, weapon systems and computer systems. We are continuously looking for engineers, scientists, IT and cyber specialists, as well as trade and other support professionals to ensure the U.S. Navy can protect and defend America. Please contact NSWC Crane Human Resources at [email protected].

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