Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command

🌟 NSSATC Awards Quarters Recognition 🌟

Last week, NSSATC proudly held Awards Quarters, where we recognized several outstanding instructors for earning their Master Training Specialist (MTS) Qualification.

The MTS Program is a prestigious designation for certified Navy Instructors who demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills, and leadership in advancing Navy education and training. MTS-qualified instructors are leaders and mentors—shaping the next generation of educators by instructing, evaluating, and developing curriculum that ensures mission-ready Sailors. ⚓

Congratulations to our newly designated MTS instructors:

📍 Learning Site Dam Neck
• AOCS Gregory
• ABHC Ortiz
• QMC Urquhart
• ABEC Lunsford
• PS1 Mutee
• RS1 Le
• NC1 Riley
• PS1 Ensminger
• PS2 Taylor
📍 Learning Site San Diego
• AOCS Ransey
• LSC Valerio
• MM1 Juarez
📍 Learning Site Great Lakes
• CSS1 Dejesus
📍 Learning Site Corry Station
• YNC Hines
📍 Learning Site Bangor
• ABE1 Case
📍 Learning Site Pearl Harbor
• LT Gilges

👏 Bravo Zulu to all awardees for your dedication and commitment to excellence in Navy training!

Additionally, NSSATC held its Winter Stand-down Brief, emphasizing SAFETY FIRST as we approach the holiday season. Let’s all take time to recharge, reflect, and return ready to continue our mission safely and effectively.
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⚓ Fair Winds and Following Seas ⚓

Today we honor Damage Controlman Chief (Surface Warfare) John M. Bukovinsky upon his retirement from the United States Navy after 21 years of faithful and dedicated service to his country.

Chief Bukovinsky’s unwavering devotion to duty, steadfast leadership, and commitment to his shipmates have left an enduring mark on all who have had the privilege to serve alongside him. His career reflects the finest traditions of naval service and stands as an example of honor, courage, and commitment.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Bukovinsky and his family for their sacrifices in service to our nation. May the next chapter bring continued success, health, and happiness.

Congratulations, Chief your watch is complete. 🇺🇸⚓

"It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage." – George William Curtis

These junior culinary specialists (CS) have successfully completed four weeks of formal culinary instruction, and have earned the opportunity to become galley watch captains. NSSATC HQ was able to celebrate their accomplishments at the NS Norfolk Grand Buffet. This month's theme was "Tailgate" and offered classic game day faves, created and presented by the students!

Galley watch captains are the backbone of food service production across the Navy. Responsible for all food service operations in the galley, watch captains are given specific training to take on roles similar to a manager at a restaurant. The course expands on the basics culinary specialists are initially taught, by training them to be leaders and administrators as well as workers and servers.
With full bellies, we say to these Sailors: Bravo Zulu, and we can't wait to see you all succeed in the Fleet!

Celebrating NSSATC’s newest Chief Petty Officers, who were pinned today in front of their families, loved ones, shipmates, and fellow CPOs. HOOYAH NAVY CHIEFS! ⚓️⚓️

ABEC Aquia Lunsford
CSC Sakana Gray
EOC Markliann Hoyne
PSC Leah Jeziorski

Congratulations to LCDR John Lillyblad on his promotion! 🎉 His professionalism, leadership, and dedication have been vital to the continued success of NSSATC, and this milestone is a testament to his hard work and commitment.

We are proud to have him on the team and look forward to his continued leadership as he takes on this next level of responsibility. Well done, LCDR Lillyblad! ⚓👏