Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) announced the selection of Clarence "CW" White as its March Civilian of the Month, March 8.

White, who is from Richmond, serves in NECC's manpower and personnel department. White retired from active duty at the rank of lieutenant commander after serving 27 years, and arrived onboard NECC March 2016. He has quickly adapted to the fast pace of civilian service in the U.S. Navy.

White was appreciative of his leadership for recognizing him for his efforts.

"This was something that was totally unexpected, and I'm thankful for my chain of command that nominated me and believed in me," said White.

White is responsible for all civilian personnel management actions for more than 300 NECC and NECC Pacific force civilians and rating officers worldwide across the expeditionary type command.

While White enjoys civilian life, he does miss the opportunity to serve alongside Sailors.

"I liked being able to see how my leadership affected and molded them," added White, who applies what he learned in his Navy career while serving in the civilian force.

"Totally different type of human resources administration, but the same principles apply," said White.

Nancy Harned, executive director for NECC and NECC Pacific, credited White for his initiative as a training facilitator for the Department of Defense Personnel Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP).

"CW has embraced the 'Team Spirit' of NECC by volunteering to assist as a training facilitator for the DoD Personnel Management and Appraisal Program, known as New Beginnings," said Harned. "CW has provided training to many civilians and supervisors, and will soon travel throughout NECC and NECC Pacific force commands as part of the team of trainers for this very important program."

White also scheduled and handled all of the logistics for the training for Hampton Roads-area commands with civilian personnel, and secured the materials required for the training.

NECC is an enduring warfighting force providing sea-to-shore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations that is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.

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