NETC Names Sailor of the Year for 2022

11 May 2023

From NETC Public Affairs

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced its fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY), Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, May 11 at the National Naval Aviation Museum on board Naval Air Station Pensacola.

The SOY finalists represent the top performers of the entire NETC domain worldwide. Out of the many Sailors considered for the competition, to include the 11,522 instructors and 4,042 recruiters that deliver warfighters to the fleet, only four were selected as this year’s finalists.

The 2022 NETC SOY finalists include:

* Equipment Operator First Class Kohl J. Chrislock, assigned to Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Gulfport, Mississippi.
* Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Amy L. Morris, assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego, California
* Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Ashleylaura K. Sembrano, assigned to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois.

“These leaders should be commended for their achievements, dedication and commitment to the mission of their individual commands, the NETC domain, and the Navy as whole,” said NETC’s Force Master Chief, Rick Mengel.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Ashleylaura K. Sembrano, assigned to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, one of NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists, during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1223 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Ashleylaura K. Sembrano, assigned to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, one of NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists, during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Amy L. Morris, assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego, California, one of NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists, during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1219 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Amy L. Morris, assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego, California, one of NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists, during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Equipment Operator First Class Kohl J. Chrislock, assigned to Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Gulfport, Mississippi, one of NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists, during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1218 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Equipment Operator First Class Kohl J. Chrislock, assigned to Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Gulfport, Mississippi, one of NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists, during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, center, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, speaks after being selected as Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1201 Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, center, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, speaks after being selected as Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY), during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1190 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards a plaque to Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY), during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards the bronze eagle to Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY), during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1186 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), awards the bronze eagle to Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY), during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center-right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), congratulates Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, center-left, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, as NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1158 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center-right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), congratulates Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, center-left, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, as NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), announces NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1141 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), announces NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers his opening remarks on NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1132 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers his opening remarks on NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1130 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers his opening remarks on NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, left, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers his opening remarks on NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1121 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, left, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers his opening remarks on NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates receive applause during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1112 Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates receive applause during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, center, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, introduces NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1101 Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, center, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, introduces NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, left, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, introduces NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1093 Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, left, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, introduces NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, right, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, delivers opening remarks during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1080 Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, right, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, delivers opening remarks during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, center, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, delivers opening remarks during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1079 Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, center, Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) force master chief, delivers opening remarks during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), salutes during the national anthem during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1058 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), salutes during the national anthem during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, left, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, salutes during the national anthem during Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1054 Navy Diver 1st Class Chase S. McCain, left, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Panama City, salutes during the national anthem during Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Ashleylaura K. Sembrano, right, assigned to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, salutes during the national anthem during Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1047 Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Ashleylaura K. Sembrano, right, assigned to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, salutes during the national anthem during Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), is piped aboard during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1035 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), is piped aboard during NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, left, NETC’s force master chief, and Master Chief Electronics Technician Matthew Reed, right, NETC’s senior enlisted advisor, pose for a photograph with NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

SLIDESHOW | images | 230511-N-YW264-1258 Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, left, NETC’s force master chief, and Master Chief Electronics Technician Matthew Reed, right, NETC’s senior enlisted advisor, pose for a photograph with NETC’s fiscal year 2022 Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates during NETC’s SOY announcement and award ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 11, 2023. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Rear Admiral Pete Garvin, commander, NETC, praised the group of finalists; “While we can only select one of these fine shipmates to be NETC’s Sailor of the Year, the close competition at this level is a testament to all of them, to their professionalism and dedication. They truly embody what it means to serve in the United States Navy.”

McCain, representing Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) Panama City, has been pre-selected for advancement to chief petty officer and will be pinned in the fall.

He is currently a leading petty officer and high risk instructor for his team at NDSTC, supervising other high-risk instructors, officers, enlisted, and international students in all facets of military diving. McCain was directly responsible for the safe and effective execution of 210 days of high-risk training that totaled 1,373 hours of dive time.

"Serving as a leading petty officer at NDSTC has truly been the most rewarding tour of my career thus far," said McCain. "I’ve had the unique opportunity to lead and develop not only officer, enlisted, and international students, but junior instructors as well. Being able to witness students learn and perfect these vital skills in their career paths ensures the future not only of our rating but the Fleet readiness worldwide."

NETC is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” model, NETC recruits civilians and forges them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.

For more information about NETC, visit the command’s website at https://www.netc.navy.mil and follow MyNavy HR on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MyNavyHR.