The Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) recognized its 2018 first quarter Civilians of the Quarter (COQ), April 25.

CIWT selected Joan Patty, an instructor at Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, as its Civilian Instructor of the Quarter, and Glenn Sircy, public affairs officer for the CIWT domain, as non-supervisor COQ.

CIWT's Executive Director Jim Hagy commended the awardees and shared, "Our CIWT domain is full of excellent people, and I'm grateful we can routinely recognize how our Navy civilians play a vital role in the execution of our mission, the success of our operations, and in our warfighting effectiveness."

Patty led four instructors across four learning sites within the CIWT domain facilitating the curriculum development and execution of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 course update and pilot course. As an instructor, she provided 264 hours of lab and classroom instruction to 32 students, delivering highly capable information warfare technicians in support of worldwide operations and assignments.

"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for being selected CIOQ," said Patty. "However, this award does not come without my appreciation for the students under my instruction, for it is them who motivate me to give my greatest efforts."

Sircy planned, directed, and executed various military and civilian media efforts in support of the CIWT domain's training programs and activities, generating heightened awareness with key internal and external stakeholders and audiences. He provided public affairs coverage and support consisting of 37 articles and 106 photos highlighting the CIWT domain's mission, ceremonies, visiting dignitaries and other noteworthy events. Sircy also elevated CIWT's social media presence, crafting over 200 social media posts to better inform and educate followers about CIWT's and the Navy's mission and programs.

"I am very appreciative and humbled by this unexpected recognition," said Sircy. "I truly enjoy serving on the CIWT team, and it's a pleasure to create and share content that highlights the outstanding work the entire domain staff and students regularly deliver."

Center for Information Warfare Training delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.

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