MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ariel Coley, a native of Crestview, Florida, was honored with the Navy League’s Honor, Courage and Commitment Award during graduation exercises on Sept. 20 at the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) in Newport, Rhode Island.
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| CWO2 Ariel Coley (second from right) receives an award from (l-r) Navy Supply Corps School Commanding Officer Capt. Richie Jenkins, retired Capt. Robert Winneg, and Rear Adm. Kristin Acquavella. |
Coley, a 2008 graduate of Crestview High School, was selected by NSCS staff for their exemplary leadership while completing the Basic Qualification Course (BQC), an intensive program that prepares officers for the logistical demands of the Navy Supply Corps, which is considered to be one of the Navy’s greatest assets.
“I believe the actions that led to this award came from my background in the Navy as a senior chief,” said Coley. “Having strong core values is the body of a well-built foundation, in this circumstance, I believe that is what led to this award.”
The BQC is a crucial step for aspiring Supply Corps officers, equipping them with the skills to manage supply chains and provide logistical support for the Navy.
Coley joined the Navy 15 years ago and earned an associate degree in science management in 2018.
“When I commissioned from being a senior chief to a warrant officer I quoted Rory Vaden in my speech, the quote is, ‘Success is not owned, it is rented – and rent is due every day,’” said Coley. “That is a motto that I strove towards as a senior enlisted leader, and that is a quote I will continue to embody. Honor, courage and commitment are the core values of the Navy, and it is our due diligence to continue working together and producing the best possible outcome for the sailors in our Navy and for the Navy itself.”
Navy Supply Corps officers play a critical role in ensuring sailors have the equipment and resources they need to maintain readiness and counter global threats.
The BQC is a crucial step for aspiring Supply Corps officers, equipping them with the skills to manage supply chains and provide logistical support for the Navy.
Coley joined the Navy 15 years ago and earned an associate degree in science management in 2018.
“When I commissioned from being a senior chief to a warrant officer I quoted Rory Vaden in my speech, the quote is, ‘Success is not owned, it is rented – and rent is due every day,’” said Coley. “That is a motto that I strove towards as a senior enlisted leader, and that is a quote I will continue to embody. Honor, courage and commitment are the core values of the Navy, and it is our due diligence to continue working together and producing the best possible outcome for the sailors in our Navy and for the Navy itself.”
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| CWO2 Ariel Coley |
Navy Supply Corps officers play a critical role in ensuring sailors have the equipment and resources they need to maintain readiness and counter global threats.
As 90% of global commerce travels by sea and much of the world’s internet relies on secure undersea cables, the Navy’s mission to recruit and retain talented individuals like Coley is integral to both national security and global prosperity.
The Navy Supply Corps School, whose mission is to provide students with the personal and professional foundations for success, prepares its graduates to offer global logistics support across the fleet. Following graduation, officers like Coley are deployed worldwide to put their training into action, contributing to the Navy’s continuous presence around the globe.
Coley is set to join the crew of USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego, California, where they will continue to support the mission of the Navy and uphold the values that earned them the Navy League’s Honor, Courage and Commitment Award.
The Navy Supply Corps School, whose mission is to provide students with the personal and professional foundations for success, prepares its graduates to offer global logistics support across the fleet. Following graduation, officers like Coley are deployed worldwide to put their training into action, contributing to the Navy’s continuous presence around the globe.
Coley is set to join the crew of USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego, California, where they will continue to support the mission of the Navy and uphold the values that earned them the Navy League’s Honor, Courage and Commitment Award.