MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Chief Petty Officer Kyle Gustafson, a native of Mosinee, Wisconsin, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for being named 2024 Division Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Year for Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes.
Gustafson, a 2008 graduate of Mosinee High School, joined the Navy 15 years ago.
"To me, winning this award shows the growth of our team over the past year," said Gustafson. "We have grown from a team that struggled daily to making a mission for the first time in over five years. I could not be more proud or happier about what it is we have achieved."
NTAG Great Lakes leverages an inspirational culture that informs, attracts, influences and hires the highest quality candidates from America's diverse talent pool. This goal ensures the success of America's Navy and establishes the foundation for sailors to thrive in a life-changing experience.
NTAGs are recruiting districts that make up the Navy Recruiting Region. There are 26 NTAGs across the United States, as well as a Navy Recruiting Reserved command and Recruiting School.
NTAG Great Lakes covers the following areas: Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.