VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- One-hundred and seventeen Sailors assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command/NECC Pacific have advanced to the next pay grade through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), Oct. 2.
In 2016, NECC/NECC Pacific saw an increase of seven additional Sailors to be advanced through MAP, compared to the previous year in which 110 Sailors were promoted to the next paygrade.
NECC’s Command Master Chief Corey Heinrich emphasized the investment in our Sailors’ futures through these advancement opportunities.
"It's always great day when you get the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary efforts of our Sailors. This program shows that their efforts are not going unnoticed and are very much appreciated by their chain of command and the Navy,” added Heinrich.
MAP is part of the Navy's on-going talent management initiatives used to empower the command triad to advance their top performing Sailors. MAP provides commands the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors, advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility, according to NAVADMIN 141/15.
Petty Officer 1ST Class Nathanial Creary, assigned to NECC, was promoted through MAP and appreciated the opportunity to excel in the U.S. Navy.
“I have always wanted to be a first class. This rank has always been a symbol of strength, leadership, and potential,” said Creary. “I began that day as a second class and was promoted to this symbol by those that I look up to.”
Master Chief Dianalyn Galiza, also assigned to NECC, has assisted the TYCOM in pursuing every opportunity for Sailors to advance to the next paygrade.
“When we presented opportunities to advance our Sailors to the next paygrade, every command within NECC really jumped in with both feet to promote their very best,” said Galiza. “This is about keeping our Sailors inspired and providing opportunities to excel.”
NECC is an enduring war fighting force providing sea-to-shore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations that is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.
| Date Taken: | 10.02.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 10.03.2016 13:28 |
| Story ID: | 211181 |
| Location: | VA, US |
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