A Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) Detachment Point Mugu Sailor received a Letter of Appreciation May 5 for assisting a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer.

Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Adam Fisher was recognized by CNATT Detachment Point Mugu Officer-in-Charge Lt. Cmdr. George Tsukatos for his intervention and assistance to CHP Officer Chris Terry during a response to the alleged assault. Terry attended the awards ceremony to personally thank Fisher for his involvement.

"Petty Officer Fisher went above and beyond expectations in his effort to assist me during the altercation," Terry said. "Petty Officer Fisher's actions were in line with what would be expected of my experienced CHP partner."

Tsukatos said Fisher's willingness to take action during what could have progressed into a more violent situation came as no surprise.

"One of the things we always impress on our Sailors is to adhere to the values of the Navy," he said. "Petty Officer Fisher responded to a situation he thought could have become more severe, and exhibited courage and a willingness to potentially put himself in harm's way to come to the assistance of another. I couldn't be more proud of this shipmate."

According to Fisher's statement, while on the way to CNATT Detachment Point Mugu, he noticed a vehicle on the side of the road with a male and female standing next to it. After seeing the woman get pushed, Fisher turned his car around and positioned it between the man and the women.

"I saw the women get pushed twice, the second time she was pushed into a fence on the side of the highway," Fisher said.

Shortly after, CHP arrived on scene. After CHP had the women in custody, the male suspect fled which resulted in a chase by the CHP officer ending at a Point Mugu gate.

Petty Officer Fisher continued to assist CHP until all personnel were restrained and additional CHP officers arrived on scene.

"I know any of the Sailors with whom I work would have intervened in a situation like that," Fisher said. "We're part of a team and part of this community, and we have a responsibility to take care of people - whether they're in uniform or not - when something happens. I'm glad I was able to help out."

Fisher serves as a power plants system instructor at CNATT's newest detachment. The organization officially began operations with an April 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

CNATT Detachment Point Mugu trains Sailors in the organizational level maintenance for the MQ-4C aircraft and associated mission control systems across the fleet.

CNATT Detachment Point Mugu is a training detachment of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. CNATT develops, delivers, and supports aviation technical training at 28 sites located throughout the continental United States and Japan.

CNATT is a technical training agent for the Naval Aviation Enterprise; an organization designed to advance and sustain naval aviation warfighting capabilities at an affordable cost under Naval Education and Training Command.

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