PMA of MV-22 Osprey Receives NAE Outstanding Performance Award

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) leadership named Marine Col. Gregory Masiello, program manager aviation (PMA) for the MV-22 Marine Osprey, the monthly winner of the Outstanding Performance Award during an NAE Air Board video teleconference, May 7.

Masiello received recognition for his expertise, teamwork and efforts to improve readiness for the warfighter while continuing to reduce MV-22 Osprey flight hour costs, according to the letter of appreciation signed by Lt. Gen. Robert Schmidle, deputy commandant for Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps. Masiello worked to align energies within the PMA and the MV-22 Type Model Series team and, according to the letter, was the driving force behind the Readiness Steering Committee and the MV-22 Cost Reduction Team.

"I want to thank you for your hard work in support of Marine Aviation and the Naval Aviation Enterprise," said Schmidle. "Your continuing efforts have made a positive and lasting impact on Naval Aviation."

"I am grateful and humbled to be recognized by NAE leadership; the 'Osprey Nation' has been well served by the NAE," said Masiello. "This really is a team success, due to the perspective, perseverance and performance of all the stakeholders in the V-22 NAE team."

The NAE Air Board, composed of leaders partnering to pursue the best interests of Naval Aviation, recognizes one or more outstanding Sailor, Marine and/or civilian employee each month for their outstanding contributions to Naval Aviation's enterprise approach. Award winners serve as positive examples of enterprise behavior, illustrating commitment to the NAE tenets of process improvement, a willingness to challenge assumptions, effectiveness and efficiency, and a commitment to the greater good of Naval Aviation.

Naval Aviation leaders have distributed the monthly NAE Outstanding Performance Award since 2008 in order to promote a culture of cost-wise readiness. For a full listing of monthly award winners since 2008, go to http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/nae/Lists/NAE%20Awards/AllAwards.aspx. For more information, contact the NAE at nae@navy.mil.