By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd
Class Christian Eskelund, Patrol Squadron 62 Public Affairs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Patrol
Squadron (VP) 62 received the Chief of Naval Operations Naval Aviation Safety
Award, also known as the 'Safety S,' for 2011, during a presentation Aug. 13.
The award was issued in recognition of
performance related to quality contributions to the Naval Aviation Safety
Program including control of aviation related mishaps, application of safety
programs, timely reporting of hazards, and submission of suggestions for
improvements pertaining to all appropriate related issues, such as maintenance
and various subjective criteria.
The award was presented to VP-62 by Capt. Eric
S. Wiese commodore of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11.
"This award represents the culmination of
32 years of accident free flying and 100,000 hours of Class A mishap free
flying," said Cmdr. Jerry Dearie, VP-62's commanding officer.
VP-62 safety officer, Lt. Cmdr. Mark Monturo
said, "During all of the 1305 hours flown by VP-62 crews in 2011, the
squadron sustained zero mishaps, zero injuries and zero loss of workdays,
fostering a command climate of safety.
Squadrons who win this award receive engraved
plaques and citations for permanent display, and are entitled to paint a
prominent green "S" on their aircraft until the next year's
selections are made.
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