MM1 (SS) Brian Cooper has been selected as NEW MEXICO’s Sailor of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2007. In a citation endorsed by VADM John Donnelly, COMSUBLANT, Petty Officer Cooper is recognized “For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a member of Machinery Division and as the Engineering Department Training Assistant in PCU NEW MEXICO (SSN 779) from July to September 2007.”
MM1(SS) Brian Cooper
The citation continues, “Petty Officer Cooper consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. While assigned temporary duty to PCU NORTH CAROLINA to assist in their Reactor Safeguards Exam he designed and built over 500 drill props directly contributing to the establishment of their drill program which was noted as the “best yet” for the Virginia Class Program. As a junior first class petty officer, he stepped into the role of Engineering Department Training Assistant and flawlessly implemented the department’s training schedule ensuring the ship’s successful completion of reactor plant testing. Petty Officer Cooper’s dedication and initiative has driven him to assuming most of the administrative tasks normally performed by the Engineering Department Master Chief.”
His diligence and strict adherence to the highest standards of excellence led to his selection as NEW MEXICO’s Sailor of the Quarter. To MM1 (SS) Brian Cooper, congratulations!
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
ET2 (SS) James Hall has been selected as NEW MEXICO’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2007. In a citation endorsed by RADM Cecil Haney, COMSUBGRU2, Petty Officer Hall has been commended “For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a member of Reactor Control Division on board PCU NEW MEXICO (SSN 779) from July to August 2007.”
ET2(SS) James Hall
The citation continues, “Petty Officer Hall consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Demonstrating extensive technical knowledge and resourcefulness, he invested numerous off-duty hours researching and assisting during the development of a prime standard alignment course of action concerning a primary plant detector. He significantly contributed to the division, obtaining 100% operational readiness for initial fill and pre-core cold operations by contributing to the development of a detailed monitor evolutions package program which aided the division in preparation for performing initial maintenance. His diligence and strict adherence to the highest standards of excellence led to his selection as NEW MEXICO’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter.” Congratulations to ET2 (SS) James Hall!