The nominations deadline for the Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Awards announced in ALNAV 073/17 has been extended until Friday, March 30.

The Navy League of the United States sponsors the annual Sea Service Awards in recognition of outstanding individual achievements in leadership, maritime affairs, scientific progress, engineering excellence, logistics competence, excellence in intelligence, and service to community and country. The Navy League offers these awards to active and Reserve Sailors and Marines, and civilians.

Established in 1983, the Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Awards, recognizes five officers in the Supply Corps who have made the most significant personal contributions to the supply readiness of the U.S. Navy's operating forces.

Formal award presentations are tentatively scheduled to be presented at the annual Navy League Convention on June 8, 2018, in Portland, Oregon.

Additional information regarding the awards and nomination process may be found on the Navy League website, www.navyleague.org, under programs/awards/sea services awards.

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