By Krista K. Catian, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Pacific Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
(NAVFAC) Commander Rear Adm. Kate Gregory presented the Peggy B. Craig Lifetime
Service Award to Arlene Yoshioka March 13 at NAVFAC Pacific headquarters.
"There are certain people that what they devote to an
organization transcends their paycheck, their pay grade and transcends the name
on their billet title," said Gregory. "They run the organization
through sheer force, love, experience and care and that is what Arlene does for
us. We are so lucky that she has graced us with all of her work and has been
such a devoted servant to our great government."
Yoshioka, secretary for NAVFAC Pacific Commander and senior
leadership, was selected for her lasting dedication, professional contribution,
and unfailing commitment to the NAVFAC organization for 50 years.
"I am extremely humbled and honored to receive this
great recognition," said Yoshioka. "I've been with NAVFAC for 50
years and this award culminates all those years. I started with NAVFAC 50 years
ago and will retire from NAVFAC. I have met so many people, made many friends
and am so thankful for all the support I've received throughout the years. I
want to thank everybody who has made an impact on my life and career."
The Peggy B. Craig Lifetime Service Award is awarded to
individuals who have led a life of service, selflessness, devotion and
dedication to NAVFAC, the Civil Engineer Corps and Seabee Communities.
Individuals chosen for this award demonstrate professionalism, have made a
positive and enduring impact on the organization and have a strong sense of
servant leadership.
"This award recognizes someone in NAVFAC who served at
the ultimate level of loyalty, dedication in service and in this case love for
all of us, our Navy and NAVFAC," said Rear Adm. Bret Muilenburg, NAVFAC
Pacific commander. "Arlene embodies the character, integrity and
professional excellence and is well-deserving of this prestigious award."
Yoshioka has mentored and provided wise counsel to commanders,
vice commanders, aides and senior civilian leadership with her seemingly
boundless corporate knowledge built over her career. Her day-to-day duties,
along with planning morale-boosting command functions are met with positivity
and optimism, while maintaining a relaxed yet efficient work environment
throughout a high paced, high pressure command. Her spiritual gift to serve
others comes naturally as her warm and friendly demeanor is one of sincere care
and boundless compassion, which is reflective of Hawaii's valued
"Aloha" spirit.
"I've committed much of my time and energy to the
NAVFAC organization and have enjoyed this amazing journey," said Yoshioka.
"I'd especially like to thank my husband and family for their continued
support and encouragement. Family is my number one priority, and I am proud to
call NAVFAC Pacific my Ohana."
"I want to thank Arlene's family because we know how
much she gives to us and the time it takes and the behind the scenes stuff she
does for us and I know that comes with the expense of your family," said
Gregory. "From all of us to your family thank you very much for the
sacrifices you've made to make her successful because she makes us successful,
so thank you very much."
The Peggy B. Craig Lifetime Service Award was established in
2012 in memory of Peggy B. Craig, who faithfully served as a Navy civil servant
for 48 years and as the special assistant to 12 consecutive Chiefs of Civil
Engineers. The award is presented annually to active or retired civil servants
in NAVFAC, First Naval Construction Division, the Center for Seabees and
Facilities Engineering or subordinate units who have served over the course of
20 years or more.
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