Bonhomme Richard, Best of Class for Pacific Fleet 2010

By Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Katherine K. Barkley, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Supply Division received the Best of Class award for Pacific Fleet Wasp Class Ships for fiscal year (FY) 2010, announced by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), Feb.15.

Bonhomme Richard's supply department earned eligibility for the award by receiving a Ships Store Retail and Service Excellence Award for FY 2010. This is the second consecutive year the ship has won the prestigious honor, "best of class" for the Pacific fleet.

"It takes a lot of effort and hard work to win this award, putting in long hours and working late to make sure we get everything accomplished," said Ship's Serviceman 1st Class William Norman.

The Best of Class award represents a superiority of service and excellence provided by the ship's vending, retail and service departments. Each of the awardees is rigorously examined by a board of type commanders and NEXCOM experts from ships that have already earned the recognition of winning a Ships Store Retail and Service Excellence Award.

"I think our team did an outstanding job," said Norman, "I think they stepped their game up this last year and truly performed to the best of their abilities. I am very proud of them."