Tracy Native Wins Blue Jacket of the Year Award

by Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs

BREMERTON, Wash. – USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) recently announced Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Denecia Stokley, from Tracy, California, as the ship’s Blue Jacket of the Year.

Stokely was chosen through a demanding screening process that looked at each Sailor’s involvement in the command during the last fiscal year as well as an oral board that tested Sailors’ knowledge on rules and regulations.

“When I heard my named called over the 1MC, it was exciting and overwhelming at the same time,” said Stokley. “I didn’t go into the year trying to win. I go into every year setting goals and this just happened. Hard work really does pay off.”

John C. Stennis, homeported in Bremerton, Washington, is pierside conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment.

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-- Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop