Reserve Sailors assigned to Navy Operational Support Center Detroit, family members and local U.S. Navy Sea Cadets participated in a 5K run at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Aug. 23 to commemorate the Navy Reserve Centennial.

"I was very pleased with the amount of participation and happy to see so many people proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Navy Reserves," added Lt. Michael Cullen, executive officer of NOSC Detroit.

The event brought together more than 150 reservists and members of the U.S. Sea Cadet Corps Tomcat Squadron to emphasize the importance of the Navy Reserve Centennial while helping to promote fitness in a fun manner.

"The Navy Centennial 5K run was a great opportunity to boost camaraderie amongst NOSC Detroit Sailors while highlighting the rich tradition of the Navy Reserves," said Senior Chief Yeoman Amy Kelly, NOSC Detroit command senior chief.

It was truly heartwarming to see Sailors support one another throughout the entire event, said Kelly. The cheers and encouragement really showcased the teamwork, dedication and loyalty Sailors at the NOSC have for one another.

To promote some friendly competition, participants with the best finish time in each of the five age categories received a plaque highlighting the achievement. The participants were organized in the following subgroups: children ages 14 and under, male and female ages 15-34, and male and female ages 35 and older.

"I thought it was an awesome event," said Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Alexander Estrada, 5K participant, Operational Support Unit 1301 NOSC Detroit. "It was very well organized and commemorated the history of the Navy Reserves both past and present.

The event also included a roving medical support staff, hydration stations throughout the course, nutritious snacks, and each participant received a personal finish time with the help of volunteers from a local running establishment.

NOSC Detroit is one of 123 Navy Operational Support Centers fleet-wide that will be celebrating 100 years of Navy Reserve service this year.

The mission of NOSC Detroit is to generate mobilization readiness by providing administrative services, training support, and world class customer service to Reserve personnel in support of surge and operational requirements for the Navy and Marine Corps team, and Joint Forces.

The command includes 23 staff members, both officers and civilians, 18 full-time supports and active-duty Sailors as well as approximately 550 selected reserve Sailors assigned to 20 different units.

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