The Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center named Bruce Dietly as the Civilian of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2016 during an all-hands ceremony, March 17.

Dietly serves as a program assistant for the Advancement Execution Division in the Navy Advancement Center at NETPDTC, supporting the essential requirements associated with ordering, shipping, grading and processing Navywide advancement exams.

"It's an honor, of course, to be recognized for what you do," said Dietly. "We've got a great team at the advancement center, and it's due to the efforts of the whole team that make the individual look good."

A retired senior chief Navy counselor, Dietly has worked for NETPDTC and the advancement center for eight years.

"I've been out there, in the fleet dealing with the advancement center from the other side," added Dietly. "Now I'm the guy they blame it on when something's not right - and this is my chance to fix it for the Sailors."

Jay Gulley, Advancement Center Execution Division branch head, said Dietly is a crucial member of his team.

"His extraordinary behind-the-scenes work ensures Sailors around the fleet have every opportunity to advance in a highly-competitive environment," Gulley said. "He has been directly responsible for the successes we've achieved in increasing Navy Enlisted Advancement System efficiency and integrity."

During the award ceremony NETPDTC Commanding Officer, Capt. Lee Newton, said he is reminded on a daily basis of how much skill and dedication the talented professionals on staff bring to the Navy.

"Mr. Dietly is an outstanding example of how hard work and dedication can have a profound impact," said Newton. Without his dedication to correcting discrepancies, many Sailors' advancements would be delayed."

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 Department, the Navy Advancement Center and the Resources Management Department.

For more information on NETPDTC visit: https://www.netc.navy.mil/netc/Commands/NETPDTC.aspx

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