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NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Contributes to V-22 Logistics Team Win of 2012 Adm. Stan Arthur Award
Story Number: NNS130620-20
6/20/2013

By By Sarah Glinski, Naval Supply Systems Command Public Affairs

06/20/13 (NNS) -- Four NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) employees, among the members of the Naval Air Systems Command V-22 Logistics Team, have been selected as winners of the prestigious 2012 Admiral Stan Arthur Award in the category of Operational Logistics Team of the Year.

This award recognizes military and civilian logisticians who epitomize excellence in logistics planning and execution.

Capt. Christopher Mosher, Director of Contracts at NAVSUP WSS, expressed his pride when he received news of the team's win.

"These individuals' hard work, extraordinary vision, and unwavering dedication to the program are an inspiration to logisticians everywhere. They didn't just save taxpayer dollars; they significantly advanced logistics processes and V-22 supportability," said Mosher.

"This is a momentous achievement for all of the individuals on this team," he continued, adding that the award is an excellent endorsement of NAVSUP WSS's new support strategy.

As Operational Logistics Team of the Year, the V-22 Logistics Team was recognized for its Fleet focus, process innovation, and attainment of measurable results. The team was instrumental in raising the MV-22's mission capable rate by eight percent over 2011 while reducing the tiltrotor's cost per flight hour (CPFH) by six percent.

In addition, the team developed and implemented new products such as a highly detailed cost model and a CPFH metrics tracker, both of which were part of numerous maintenance and supply solutions in alignment with the 2012 CNO Guidance.

The team's superlative achievements benefited the United States Navy in substantial and quantifiable ways and enhanced the logistics profession. A virtual award ceremony with retired Adm. Stan Arthur is scheduled for July 2013.

A field activity of the Naval Supply Systems Command, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) is the U.S. Navy's supply chain manager providing worldwide support to the aviation, surface ship, and submarine communities. NAVSUP WSS provides Navy, Marine Corps, joint and allied forces with products and services that deliver combat capability through logistics. There are more than 2,000 civilian and military personnel employed at its two Pennsylvania sites. The NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia site supports aircraft, while its Mechanicsburg site supports ships and submarines.

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