By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY REDZIKOWO, Poland (Nov. 6, 2017) A 2009
Apple Valley High School graduate and Apple Valley, California, native was
recently recognized as the Sailor of the Year while serving on board Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo, located in Redzikowo,
Poland.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy M. Flennasprague, a
logistics specialist and son of Peter Flenna and Shelly
Cable, went through a nomination, selection and boarding process for the award.
He competed against his fellow first class petty officers and shipmates for the
honor and came through as the victor of the annual accolade.
“The title
'Sailor of the Year' at any command is a great honor for a Sailor, and is
something that is earned, not won,” said Command Senior Chief Jason Stevenor.
“Petty Officer Flennasprague's hard work, determination and commitment to
helping Sailors reinforced that he earned that title, and his continual efforts
show that he has a great Naval career ahead of him.”
As a
logistics specialist, Flennasprague’s job includes custom clearing for all materials
and managing the housing and personnel property shipping program. Additionally, he is the command’s sexual
assault prevention and response point of contact.
“Earning the
Sailor of the Year award means that I have reached another step in my career,”
said Flennasprague. “It reminds me to make sure I am helping fellow Sailors
reach their goals as well.”
Flennasprague
joined the Navy to better his life and see the world. He has served in the Navy
for eight years, and has ambitions to continue serving as a logistics specialist
and one day be commissioned as a supply officer.
He would
like to thank his wife who stays strong while remaining at home in Connecticut.
They are expecting their first child in May.
“Being
stationed in Poland has been an exciting experience where I was able to make
friendships that will last a lifetime,” said Flennasprague.
Flennasprague
will continue to serve at NSF Redzikowo until March of 2018. Following his
current assignment, he will report to Medical Supply Logistics Company 1st
Supply Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California.
- - Lt. Mary Sanford, NSF Redzikowo Public Affairs