Surface Warfare Officer School Unit (SWOSU) Great Lakes awarded Instructors and Sailors of the Year during a ceremony, Oct. 23.

 Master Chief Machinist Mate John James Hogrewe, senior enlisted advisor at SWOSU Great Lakes, said the boards were challenging for the instructors reflecting the high quality and commitment to excellence demonstrated at the command.

"The selection board had the pleasure of judging an outstanding group of nominees," Hogrewe said. "We look at a number of factors from the nominees; such as overall performance, education, speaking ability, community involvement, evaluations, etc."

Cmdr. Patterson, commanding officer of SWOSU Great Lakes said the selections epitomize the dedication and professionalism of Sailors within the command. He has every confidence they will continue to provide Sailors with the needed and necessary training for the world's finest Navy.

"We're very lucky to have such an exceptional staff working here at SWOSU Great Lakes,” Patterson said. “Outstanding leadership challenges and superb qualification programs exist here; Master Training Specialist program, Course Supervisor and Curriculum Manager, and it’s a great chance to make a positive impact on Fleet readiness. I highly encourage Surface Quartermasters and Engineers to seek instructor duty up here at Great Lakes.”

Senior Instructor of the Year   

Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Joel Nevins

Instructor of the Year     

Electrician's Mate 1st Class Brenntly Woods

Junior Instructor of the Year   

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Matthew Threadgill

Sailor of the Year    

Electrician's Mate 1st Class Jennifer Hall

Junior Sailor of the Year  

Engineman 2nd Class Chad Holder

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