Capt. Lee Newton relieved Capt. Janet Lomax as the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) commanding officer during a ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, June 12.

Lomax assumed command in May 2013 and, during her time as commanding officer, led efforts to ensure the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) implemented the chief of naval personnel's changes to the Final Multiple Score (FMS) calculation used to rank order Sailors for advancement.

The command also successfully passed the Cyber Security Inspection -- Command Program (CSI-CP), which ensured the backbone of Naval Education and Training Command's (NETC) global training delivery system is protected and available to deliver training around the clock.

"It's been an honor and a privilege to lead this organization," said Lomax. "NETPDTC is a command with vast capabilities. Our mission is diverse and the superb professionals who execute it make the difference in the quality services we provide to the fleet. I've had a great team."

Rear Adm. Michael White, commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), was guest speaker for the ceremony.

"Under the guiding hand of Capt. Lomax, the results of this command have been nothing short of spectacular," White said. "The work you have done at NETPDTC will continue to positively impact our Sailors and fleet for years to come."

Newton assumes command of NETPDTC's 15 military and 345 civilian personnel, most of whom are assigned to Saufley Field, in Pensacola. He transferred to NETPDTC from the Joint Manpower Requirements (OPNAV N123) in Arlington, Virginia, where he served as branch head.

"NETPDTC plays a crucial role in support of Navy readiness across the fleet and the professional competence of our enlisted Sailors," said Newton. "I am delighted for the opportunity to work with the proud professionals of NETPDTC during the next couple of years."

Lomax is transferring to Suffolk, Virginia, and will assume duties as the Manpower and Personnel, assistant chief of staff for the Navy Information Dominance Forces (NAVIDFOR).

NETPDTC's mission is to provide products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education (VOLED) Department, Navy Advancement Center (NAC), the Visual Information (VI) Department, Information Systems and Technologies Services, and the Resources Management Department.

For more information on the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center visit:
https://www.netc.navy.mil/netc/Commands/NETPDTC.aspx.

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