NAS Whiting Field Earns Distinction for Program Excellence, Community Outreach

October 20, 2020

Naval Air Station Whiting Field is a nominee to compete at the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) level for the small shore Installation Excellence distinction, Crestview News Bulletin reports.

NAS Whiting Field will go on to compete at the CNIC level against other installations from other regions worldwide. Bases are graded across nine areas including: mission, facilities management, quality of life, environment, energy, property stewardship, communication, safety and health and other categories.

The award nomination package highlighted partnerships with Santa Rosa County for their county encroachment initiatives, assisting Military Family Life Counselors in area schools, and the installation’s support of local military and retirees.

“This is a big win for us, but also for the local area. Without our local community, we can’t succeed at our core mission,” said Commanding Officer Capt. Paul D. Bowdich. “They work with us throughout the year and ensure our service members are well cared for. This is as much a validation of the work done by our many partners in the county as it is an award for the team at the installation.”

Photo by Crestview News Bulletin

October 20, 2020

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