Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Carly McGuffey | Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) held a command assembly Aug. 13 at Naval...... read more read more
Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) held its third Command Assembly on Aug. 13 at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren to honor its high-performing civilian employees and Sailors.
“Thank you and congratulations,” said Capt. John Nadder, commanding officer, who noted the value of command members taking the time to get together. “While you may be assigned to a specific base, we all come together under South Potomac—and that teamwork is very much appreciated. From our first all‑hands, we asked how we could grow communication and show that South Potomac is one team. The mission of South Potomac is vital in preparing for operations overseas, and our tenant commands continually evaluate and improve readiness to strengthen those missions.”
First to be recognized was Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Steadman, who was selected as NSASP’s Senior Sailor of the Semester, first semester 2026. Steadman “distinguished himself through outstanding performance and dedication to NSA South Potomac,” according to the citation. “As [leading petty officer], he led 15 junior Sailors in daily operations, supporting two naval facilities.” Steadman additionally serves as the command’s sole armorer.
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Brown was selected as the command’s Junior Sailor of the Semester. Brown “contributed greatly to NSA South Potomac,” according to the citation. “He executed zone inspections and collaborated with different departments in identifying and tracking discrepancies, initiating corrective actions and contributing to facility preservation and operational readiness.” Brown also serves as the command’s sole boatswain’s mate, supporting honors and ceremonies across NSASP installations.
Levi Blake, explosives safety officer for NSASP, received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal for his support of critical Navy operations at home and abroad. “Volunteering for a short notice critical mission vital to Department of War objectives, Mr. Blake selflessly deployed overseas in support of ongoing U.S. Navy Fifth and Sixth Fleet areas of responsibility operations,” according to the citation. “Demonstrating exceptional leadership, he directly supported the success of 80 combat missions through the meticulous implementation of processes that significantly strengthened the unit’s safety posture and procedures that enabled sustainable, round-the-clock flight line operations.”
Lisa Geary, MWR, was selected as the command’s Junior Civilian of the Quarter for NSF Dahlgren, second quarter 2026. Geary enhanced services at Craftech, supported MWR summer camp, and “seamlessly took on all managerial responsibilities in addition to her daily operational duties,” according to the citation. “Her remarkable ‘can-do’ attitude directly resulted in Craftech exceeding its projected profits, a 75 percent reduction in inventory audit times, and a flawless 100 percent accuracy rating during the latest internal review.”
Cpl. Trevor Drummond, NSASP Police, was selected as the command’s Junior Civilian of the Quarter for NSF Indian Head. Drummond “executed flawless incident response” during a number of Security Forces operations. “Beyond his tactical excellence, Cpl. Drummond is a dedicated mentor,” according to the citation. “Through his proactive community policing, including regular presence at base housing and the Child Development Center, he has significantly elevated the safety and quality of life for our service members and their families.”
Steve Williams, real property accountable officer, was selected as NSASP’s Senior Civilian of the Quarter for NSF Dahlgren. Williams “successfully delivered the [fiscal year 2026] Installation Commander’s Certification Package and cleared and critical backlog of… documentation, directly securing accurate asset accounting and protecting future sustainment funding,” according to the citation. “Furthermore, Mr. Williams demonstrated exceptional initiative by leading the complex stormwater asset capitalization effort, coordinating across multiple echelons to ensure the Public Works team was highly effective.”
Brian Davis, physical security specialist, was selected as NSA South Potomac’s Senior Civilian of the Quarter for NSF Indian Head. Davis is a “true team player” whose hard work positively impacted multiple areas of responsibility within the Security Department. “His selfless commitment was especially evident during [Final Evaluation Problem security drills], where he worked extended hours to guarantee immediate support for any emerging issues,” according to the citation.
Stephanie Jones, Public Works Department, was selected as the command’s Civilian Supervisor of the Quarter for NSF Dahlgren. Jones “served as a guiding force” for sustainment operations, the[fiscal year 2027] maintenance execution plan and the department’s realignment to NSASP. “Her meticulous financial stewardship optimized our sustainment budgets, while her successful implementation of the new NAVFAC work acceptance board process significantly modernized our team’s workflows,” according to the citation.
Lt. Brandon Stocks, NSASP Police, received a Certificate of Achievement for his “exceptional” leadership as a squad supervisor. “His extraordinary mentorship and rigorous, scenario-based training directly prepared his squad for [Final Evaluation Problem security drills],” according to the citation. “Furthermore, his proactive leadership at installation access control points resulted in zero security breaches, directly sustaining Dahlgren’s critical research and testing missions.”
NSASP departmental leaders presented members of the command with a range of updates – MWR events, a safety brief, a message from Chaplain Joseph Jones, and resources update from the Fleet and Family Support Center.
Finally, the command said goodbye to Cmdr. Robert Lusk Jr., who retires next month. “Tomorrow will be my last day, and then I’ll go on terminal and effectively retire from the Navy on 1 October,” Lusk said.
Looking back on nearly three decades of service, he noted, “Twenty‑nine years in the Navy is a long time, and I’ve done this job almost seven years—over 25 percent of my career has been at South Potomac. You’re my family, so it’s going to be tough for me to leave. Pride and ownership—that’s what we do at South Potomac. Please take pride in your workspace, take ownership inside and outside the fence line. It’s been an honor serving everybody.”
Congratulations to all who were recognized. [Editor’s Note: CS2 Carly McGuffey contributed to this article.]
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.16.2026 15:38 |
| Story ID: | 572504 |
| Location: | DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA, US |
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