The Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) named Bruce Dietly as the 2016 Civilian of the Year at an All Hands Ceremony Nov. 17.

Dietly serves as a program assistant for the Advancement Execution Division in the Navy Advancement Center (N3) at NETPDC, supporting the essential requirements associated with ordering, shipping, grading and processing Navy-wide advancement exams.

"It was an honor to be recognized as Civilian of the Quarter, and being selected as Civilian of the Year is over the top," said Dietly. It's always an honor to be recognized for what you do, but it's also important to remember that we've got a great team here at the advancement center. It's only in conjunction with the efforts of the team that an individual like me can look good."

A retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Navy Counselor, Dietly has worked for NETPDC and the advancement center for eight years.

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

Cmdr. Doug Johnson, Director of the Navy Advancement Center, said that Dietly is a critical member of his team.

"His extraordinary work ensures Sailors around the fleet have every opportunity to advance in an extremely competitive environment," said Johnson. "Our NAC team members truly believe in what they are doing and understand that their mission is taking care of Sailors on a daily basis. Bruce's prior military experience gives him a unique insight into the process."

At the award ceremony, NETPDC 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 have a direct and identifiable impact," said Newton. "The greatest beneficiaries of his hard work are those Sailors who depend on a fair and responsive enlisted advancement system."

NETPDC'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.

Additional information about the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center can be found via: https://www.netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdc/Default.htm.


For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil, http://www.facebook.com/usnavy, or http://www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from Naval Education And Training Professional Development And Technology Center, visit http://www.navy.mil/.