NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) San Diego was announced a winner of the Navy's Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2016 in a naval message Dec. 14.

Formerly known as the "Golden Anchor" award, the Retention Excellence Award recognizes commands that exceed reenlistment benchmarks and attrition goals for the fiscal year.

"I could not be prouder of our team," said Command Senior Chief Nicole Ellis. "Retention is not just about keeping Sailors in our Navy; it's also about why they choose to stay. Making career development boards and midterm counseling sessions a priority, recognizing Sailors' achievements, and managing Sailor programs with genuine enthusiasm all make a difference."

To be considered for the award, commands must pass an annual career information program review with a score of 90 points or better and meet current reenlistment benchmarks of 35 percent for Sailors with zero to six years of service, 51 percent for Sailors with six to 10 years, and 60 percent for Sailors with 10-14 years of service. NAVSUP FLC San Diego had reenlistment rates of 75 percent, 68 percent and 86 percent for 2016, respectively, with an attrition rate close to zero.

"One of the most rewarding parts of this job is assisting the Navy in having a more stable force that retains the best and the brightest," said Petty Officer 1st Class James Johnson, a career counselor at the command. "The receipt of this kind of award is really indicative of a command where Sailors enjoy spending their tours. It is a direct reflection of the overall command climate, and that comes from the top down."

Ellis added the award is a result a team effort from the chief's mess, wardroom, civilian leadership, and every Sailor at NAVSUP FLC San Diego.

"Our Sailors enjoy great leadership and serve in a Navy that values diversity and offers them a host of college opportunities, job stability, upward mobility, and opportunities to learn a broad range of professional skills," said Petty Officer 1st Class Raechelle Tomaroy, who also serves as a command career counselor. "So, if I'm being honest, we don't ever really have to talk Sailors into staying Navy."

As a Retention Excellence awardee, NAVSUP FLC San Diego is authorized to fly the Retention Excellence pennant, signifying the command's notable accomplishments in keeping the most talented and dedicated Sailors in the Navy's ranks.

"It's easy to say the words 'Take care of Sailors,'" said Ellis. "But this award is concrete evidence that you've taken those words and turned them into actions. That's pretty important in our line of work."

NAVSUP FLC San Diego, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.


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