From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A 2002 Moriarty High School graduate and Moriarty, New Mexico, native was announced as a 2018 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalist for Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) in Pensacola at a ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola at the National Naval Aviation Museum Dec. 5.
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A 2002 Moriarty High School graduate and Moriarty, New Mexico, native was announced as a 2018 Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalist for Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) in Pensacola at a ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola at the National Naval Aviation Museum Dec. 5.
Builder 1st Class Carlos M. Hernandez is a high-risk instructor and leading petty officer for the Seabee diving division at Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, Panama City, Florida. He was responsible for the daily supervision of up to 82 students in the execution of all facets of diving, underwater construction, and demolition training operations. As the Underwater Construction Technician Basic (UCTB) course lead instructor, he coordinated and executed one of the longest and most dynamic courses in the command, including safely and effective coordinating two 117-training day UCTB courses and two 33-training day SCUBA courses.
Hernandez was one of seven Sailors who competed for the title of NETC SOY, representing the top achievers from a pool of more than 8,000 military members. He received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his achievements.
“Serving in my position allows me to lead and mentor my Sailors,” said Hernandez. “I grew up in the Navy, and I only joined due to my leaders and mentors. I am now ready to pay it forward and instill in my Sailors what was instilled in me.”
Hernandez is part of the team that takes Sailors from “street to fleet” by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational, and combat-ready warfighters, as well as providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
NETC Commander Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad congratulated the finalists for their roles in developing the Navy’s future force and for their contributions to the training and education mission.
“Each of you here today represent the best of the very best in our Navy, making the force development mission a success," said Cozad. "We serve in a great Navy - and that greatness is centered on the initiative, leadership and competitive nature of our people. These Sailors and officers illustrate everything that is right about our Navy and continue to represent our greatest advantage over any competitor and our most important means to achieving our desired ends. Everything that each of you does on a daily basis sets the highest bar when it comes to building a talented fleet for the Navy the nation needs, and it manifests through your recruiting and training accomplishments."
Following the wake of Hurricane Michael despite his own personal damages and losses, Hernandez helped distressed members throughout Panama City, coordinating three teams to assist in the removal of over 45 trees, tarping roofs, debris removal, and household goods removed and salvaged. His efforts directly impacted 16 households spanning over 20 days.
Hernandez is also qualified as a Master Training Specialist (MTS), which is a designation for demonstrating highly effective teaching skills and a comprehensive understanding of schoolhouse management, as well as for taking a leadership role in mentoring, instructing and evaluating instructors and curriculum. Additionally, he qualified nine instructors and 10 Master Training Specialists.
“I am so impressed by the caliber of all of our finalists," said NETC Force Master Chief Karim Cole. "We brought them together at NETC to recognize their tremendous talent and to show them how much we appreciate what they do to train, guide and get our Sailors ready to man the fleet. They all represent a great deal of hard work and sweat that goes into creating a combat credible and lethal Navy and Marine Corps Team."
Hernandez has an Associate of Arts in general studies from American Military University.
Hernandez is the son of Sullivan B. Hernandez of Portsmouth, Virginia.
The NETC SOY program recognize Sailors throughout the NETC domain who exhibit attributes, such as sustained superior performance, leadership, mentorship, knowledge and teaching of military history and heritage, self-improvement, command and community involvement, and exemplary military bearing.
For additional information on the Naval Education and Training Command, visit the NETC website: https://www.netc.navy.mil or http://www.navy.mil/local/cnet/. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/netcpao and Twitter @netcpao.
Hernandez was one of seven Sailors who competed for the title of NETC SOY, representing the top achievers from a pool of more than 8,000 military members. He received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his achievements.
“Serving in my position allows me to lead and mentor my Sailors,” said Hernandez. “I grew up in the Navy, and I only joined due to my leaders and mentors. I am now ready to pay it forward and instill in my Sailors what was instilled in me.”
Hernandez is part of the team that takes Sailors from “street to fleet” by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational, and combat-ready warfighters, as well as providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
NETC Commander Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad congratulated the finalists for their roles in developing the Navy’s future force and for their contributions to the training and education mission.
“Each of you here today represent the best of the very best in our Navy, making the force development mission a success," said Cozad. "We serve in a great Navy - and that greatness is centered on the initiative, leadership and competitive nature of our people. These Sailors and officers illustrate everything that is right about our Navy and continue to represent our greatest advantage over any competitor and our most important means to achieving our desired ends. Everything that each of you does on a daily basis sets the highest bar when it comes to building a talented fleet for the Navy the nation needs, and it manifests through your recruiting and training accomplishments."
Following the wake of Hurricane Michael despite his own personal damages and losses, Hernandez helped distressed members throughout Panama City, coordinating three teams to assist in the removal of over 45 trees, tarping roofs, debris removal, and household goods removed and salvaged. His efforts directly impacted 16 households spanning over 20 days.
Hernandez is also qualified as a Master Training Specialist (MTS), which is a designation for demonstrating highly effective teaching skills and a comprehensive understanding of schoolhouse management, as well as for taking a leadership role in mentoring, instructing and evaluating instructors and curriculum. Additionally, he qualified nine instructors and 10 Master Training Specialists.
“I am so impressed by the caliber of all of our finalists," said NETC Force Master Chief Karim Cole. "We brought them together at NETC to recognize their tremendous talent and to show them how much we appreciate what they do to train, guide and get our Sailors ready to man the fleet. They all represent a great deal of hard work and sweat that goes into creating a combat credible and lethal Navy and Marine Corps Team."
Hernandez has an Associate of Arts in general studies from American Military University.
Hernandez is the son of Sullivan B. Hernandez of Portsmouth, Virginia.
The NETC SOY program recognize Sailors throughout the NETC domain who exhibit attributes, such as sustained superior performance, leadership, mentorship, knowledge and teaching of military history and heritage, self-improvement, command and community involvement, and exemplary military bearing.
For additional information on the Naval Education and Training Command, visit the NETC website: https://www.netc.navy.mil or http://www.navy.mil/local/cnet/. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/netcpao and Twitter @netcpao.