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2023 U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailors of the Year

02 June 2023
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), announced the 2023 Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony held June 1, 2023 aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager was selected as the Sea Sailor of the Year and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara was selected as the Shore Sailor of the Year.
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with the Shore and Sea Sailors of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara and Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with the Shore and Sea Sailors of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara and Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with the Shore and Sea Sailors of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara and Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with the Shore and Sea Sailors of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara and Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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During the annual SOY week nominees visited historic sites including the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, USS Utah, and Ford Island. They also visited the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). Adm. Samuel Paparo, PACFLT commander, noted that this week’s events were included by design, in order to reflect on our nation’s heroes and the courage they demonstrated in the midst of adversity. He noted that their bravery and resiliency provided inspiration for many generations to come.
 
U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic and board members shared their experience and encouragement with nominees. Many elements of the week centered around Adm. Paparo’s Fleet Orders of Safety, Readiness to Fight, Shipshape & Seaworthy, Teamwork, Morale, and Family.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
SLIDESHOW | images | 230601-N-ER806-1203 Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
SLIDESHOW | images | 230601-N-ER806-1150 Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
SLIDESHOW | images | 230601-N-ER806-1146 Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
SLIDESHOW | images | 230601-N-N0801-1002 Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
SLIDESHOW | images | 230601-N-N0801-1001 Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Sea Sailor of the Year, Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with the Shore Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominees and their families aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with Sailor of the Year nominees aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)
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“Every one of these Sailors represents the best of Pac Fleet,” said Tocorzic. “Anyone who doubts the readiness of today’s Sailors has not sat across from them and looked them in the eye the way I have. Their willingness to step up on behalf of our Navy and our nation was clearly evident during this week’s board process and the packages submitted by their commands. This was just a small glimpse into their level of service and commitment.”
 
Yeager, representing U.S. 7th Fleet, and Nagara, representing Aviation Support Division Misawa, will be meritoriously promoted to chief petty officer as part of their selection as the Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year.
 
The sea SOY finalists were: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brianna Bartholomew representing 1st Medical Battalion, Electronics Technician 1st Class Benjamin Priga representing Joint Mobile Ashore Support Team Pacific, Yeoman 1st Class Sarita McBride representing Carrier Strike Group 15, and Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager representing U.S. 7th Fleet.
 
The shore SOY finalists were: Machinist's Mate Submarine Auxiliary (MMA) 1st Class Ronald Carbone Jr. representing Submarine Readiness Squadron 31, Musician 1st Class Marc Heskett representing U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Information Systems Technician 1st Class Charles Hayley representing U.S. 3rd Fleet, Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jessica Pielop representing U.S. Pacific Fleet, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara representing Aviation Support Division Misawa, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John Pascual representing Afloat Training Group Pacific.
 
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