PENSACOLA, Fla. – A 2002 First Coast Academy and Jacksonville, Florida native was announced as a 2019 Military Instructor of the Year (MIOY) finalist in the senior enlisted category for Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) at a ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Jan. 23.
Chief Retail Services Specialist Seth A. Lowry is the Retail Specialist course supervisor at Naval Technical Training Center Meridian, Mississippi, where he provided over 520 hours of quality training to more than 200 retail services specialist initial skills training students while managing the daily administration of 1,249 supply school students.
“As a the Retail Specialist Course supervisor and Navy military training instructor, I believe I come into work every day with the great opportunity to train my relief, and this task is not taken lightly,” said Lowry.
Lowry was one of 10 Sailors who competed for the title of NETC MIOY, representing the top achievers from a pool of more than 8,000 military members in MyNavy HR Force Development that spans recruiting and training Sailors in an increasingly competitive talent market. He received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his achievements.
“I believe in giving every student as much valuable rate information and fleet experience that I can in the final four weeks before they reach the fleet,” said Lowry. “This is not just about training the students on being a retail services specialist; it’s about training the students to be the best all-around Sailors that they can be. I take great pride in this opportunity to motivate and educate the future of the world’s greatest Navy.”
Lowry 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 force development mission.
“As we recognize the outstanding contributions of these individuals, it is also fitting to reflect upon the critical role each of them plays in support of Fleet readiness,” said Cozad. “Your hard work and professionalism produce the best Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen in the world. I truly appreciate your personal commitment in meeting the continuous and evolving needs of our Navy and Marine Corps team.”
Lowry has an associate degree in general studies from Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri, and he is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Lowry is also qualified as a master training specialist, 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.
“These outstanding Sailors and Marines were selected from an extremely talented field of candidates who epitomize the honor, courage, and commitment of military personnel throughout MyNavy HR Force Development,” said NETC Force Master Chief Karim Cole.
The NETC MIOY 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.
“As a the Retail Specialist Course supervisor and Navy military training instructor, I believe I come into work every day with the great opportunity to train my relief, and this task is not taken lightly,” said Lowry.
Lowry was one of 10 Sailors who competed for the title of NETC MIOY, representing the top achievers from a pool of more than 8,000 military members in MyNavy HR Force Development that spans recruiting and training Sailors in an increasingly competitive talent market. He received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his achievements.
“I believe in giving every student as much valuable rate information and fleet experience that I can in the final four weeks before they reach the fleet,” said Lowry. “This is not just about training the students on being a retail services specialist; it’s about training the students to be the best all-around Sailors that they can be. I take great pride in this opportunity to motivate and educate the future of the world’s greatest Navy.”
Lowry 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 force development mission.
“As we recognize the outstanding contributions of these individuals, it is also fitting to reflect upon the critical role each of them plays in support of Fleet readiness,” said Cozad. “Your hard work and professionalism produce the best Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen in the world. I truly appreciate your personal commitment in meeting the continuous and evolving needs of our Navy and Marine Corps team.”
Lowry has an associate degree in general studies from Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri, and he is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Lowry is also qualified as a master training specialist, 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.
“These outstanding Sailors and Marines were selected from an extremely talented field of candidates who epitomize the honor, courage, and commitment of military personnel throughout MyNavy HR Force Development,” said NETC Force Master Chief Karim Cole.
The NETC MIOY 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.