The Blue “E” recognizes outstanding service to the Fleet in the area of aviation supply and logistics – a team effort among Aviation Support Detachment (ASD) and Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) military and civilian personnel.
Naval Station Mayport’s Supply Officer, Cmdr. Michael Bono, stated, “The role of the combined FLC and ASD is to provide world-class supply and logistics support to our warfighters on the flight line; that means procuring, warehousing and issuing aviation parts and equipment, as well as ensuring that those parts progress through the repair cycle—all the while, guaranteeing audit compliance.”
The 2021 Blue “E” is the eleventh consecutive award for NAS Jacksonville who has earned the award each year since ashore stations were first eligible for consideration. Supply Officer, Mr. Ivan Stamegna of NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, aims to keep the momentum moving forward. “Our team, to include Aviation Support Detachment (ASD) personnel, is very proud to continue a legacy of excellence,” said Stamegna. “And while the foundation we have laid is a positive indicator of future success, we are keenly aware that we must keep improving.”
NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Commanding Officer, Capt. Jim Strauss, offered words of praise to the Blue “E” recipients, “Outstanding customer service and synergy between the FLC and the ASD are essential for supporting our Naval Aviation mission partners. I am very proud that five of our NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville sites more than met the challenge. Their continued effort and dedication is evident.”
In a joint announcement to the Fleet from Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic and Pacific, Force Supply Officer, Capt. Brian J. Anderson also included a message of congratulations, “Well done! Your diligence, hard work and commitment to our Navy and our Sailors is impressive. Bravo Zulu!”
NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville is one of eight FLCs under Commander, NAVSUP. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, NAVSUP employs a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel. NAVSUP and the Navy Supply Corps conduct and enable supply chain, acquisition, operational logistics and Sailor & family care activities with our mission partners to generate readiness and sustain naval forces worldwide to prevent and decisively win wars. Learn more at www.navsup.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/navsup and https://twitter.com/navsupsyscom.