Photo By James Foehl | 260616-N-PX557-1002 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 16, 2026) Lt. j.g. Christopher San...... read more read more
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. -- Sailors and civilians assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) onboard Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg removed trash and debris from a two-mile stretch of Sporting Hill Road as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) state-wide Adopt A Highway program, June 16.
The cleanup was the latest event supporting the command’s 18-year partnership with PennDOT and served as an opportunity to preserve the environment, protect wildlife and waterways, keep roads safer, and beautify the community surrounding the base.
“Partnerships like these play a critical role in connecting our Sailors to the local community and the American people,” said Capt. Don McIntyre, commanding officer, NAVSUP BSC. “They reinforce the importance of serving our nation with integrity and reflect our gratitude for the support of the local community.”
Adopt A Highway areas include state highway rights-of-way, interchange areas, traffic islands, or two-mile sections of roadway. Community partners volunteer for two years. PennDOT provides materials to maintain designated areas and posts signs along the road to recognize participating partners.
“We appreciate the fine work and dedication of organizations such as NAVSUP BSC, who perform an invaluable service in keeping Pennsylvania beautiful. By partnering with PennDOT through Adopt A Highway, volunteer organizations help maintain the scenic beauty of thousands of miles of Pennsylvania roadway. We are extremely grateful for these hard-working, community-minded volunteers,” said Kevin Keefe, District 8 Executive, PennDOT.
For servicemembers at NAVSUP BSC, the event also provided opportunities to act as environmental stewards and give back to the community they live in.
“When the Navy comes into a community, we become a part of it. We live there, raise families there, so it means a lot for us to give back to our communities,” said Lt. Jacob Butikofer, project officer, NAVSUP BSC.
“It’s important to create a network between military servicemembers and the community here in Mechanicsburg. It shows that just because we’re active duty military, it doesn’t mean we’re not part of the community when we’re stationed here,” said Lt. j.g. Christopher San Miguel, project officer, NAVSUP BSC.
Navy commands are encouraged to join efforts with local communities on initiatives that support the preservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of the environment. Activities may include: developing environmental stewardship awareness, teaching environmental values and energy-efficient habits, implementing recycling programs, and organizing or participating in energy awareness events or environmental cleanup efforts, such as the PennDOT Adopt A Highway program.
“Being good stewards of the environment is very important and shows that we care,” said Lt. j.g. Ali Barage, project officer, NAVSUP BSC. “We’re making sure the resources we have at home are being taken care of, and we start with our local community.”
NAVSUP BSC is one of 11 commands under Commander, NAVSUP, and delivers information technology and information management solutions with specific emphasis on logistics and financial-related products and services for the Navy, Department of War, other federal agencies, and international customers.
For more information about NAVSUP BSC, visit https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Business-Systems-Center/.
For more information about the AdoptAHighway program, visit https://adoptahighway.penndot.pa.gov/Default.aspx.
| Date Taken: | 06.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.18.2026 10:35 |
| Story ID: | 568132 |
| Location: | MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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