Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) selected its Sailors of the Quarter for the first quarter of the fiscal year, Feb. 6.

Yeoman 1st Class Wesley Young, who is assigned to NECC's Operational Support Office, was recognized for his management of the Reserve Personnel-Navy budget. Young was responsible for ensuring over 250 units, consisting of approximately 9,900 Sailors, were funded to execute training orders to supporting their unit's Optimized Fleet Readiness Training Plan.

"His significant accomplishments contributed to his selection as Sailor of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017," according to the Sailor of the Quarter award citation.

Young, who has been assigned to NECC for nearly three years, appreciated the recognition from the command.

"I am truly honored to represent NECC as the SOQ, and thankful to all of my peers and co-workers for the support and guidance that helped get me here," said Young.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ashley Whitfield-Sefranka, who is assigned to NECC's legal department was recognized as junior Sailor of the Quarter for her tireless efforts, personal commitment, and involvement in command and force functions throughout the reporting period.

"Petty Officer Whitfield-Sefranka has established herself as an indispensable and vital member of the legal team," according to the Sailor of the Quarter award citation.

Whitfield-Sefranka, who has been assigned to NECC since the rank of seaman recruit, had set a goal of being NECC's Junior Sailor of the Quarter during her tour.

"When I heard my name being called during the all-hands awards call, I felt a feeling of satisfaction and motivation to keep pushing towards my goals," said Whitfield-Sefranka.

NECC is an enduring warfighting force providing sea-to-shore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations, which is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.

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