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U.S. NCVA Annual Cryptologic Awards

The U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association awards recipients selected annually by U.S. Fleet Cyber Command /U.S. TENTH Fleet from those nominated by their commanding officers who have demonstrated singular initiative, resourcefulness, and dedication to duty in U.S. Navy cryptologic operations.

The recipients are those men and women who have been nominated by their commanding officers and whose records reflect singular initiative, resourcefulness, and dedication to duty in cryptologic operations over an extended period of time.

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Presented to CDR Nayomie D. Richards, USN, Carrier Strike Group 2 by CAPT Bryan Braswell
2025 CAPT Rochefort Leadership award
Presented to CDR Nayomie D. Richards, USN, Carrier Strike Group 2 by CAPT Bryan Braswell
Presented to CTRC Joseph A. Brown, USN, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, by US NCVA Executive Director, Penny Tardona
2025 OTRG USN Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTRC Joseph A. Brown, USN, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, by US NCVA Executive Director, Penny Tardona
Presented to MSgt Matthew G. Duvall, HQ Marine Corps, by US NCVA Executive Director, Penny Tardona
2025 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSgt Matthew G. Duvall, HQ Marine Corps, by US NCVA Executive Director, Penny Tardona
Presented to CTM1 Dominic J. Hawley, USN, USS Philippine Sea (CG-58), by US NCVA Executive Director, Penny Tardona
2025 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTM1 Dominic J. Hawley, USN, USS Philippine Sea (CG-58), by US NCVA Executive Director, Penny Tardona
Presented to CDR Jeffrey L. Burke, USN, NIOC Hawaii by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnel, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
2019 CAPT Rochefort Leadership Award
Presented to CDR Jeffrey L. Burke, USN, NIOC Hawaii by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnel, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
Presented to CTTCS(SW/EXW/IW/AW/PJ) John Mendoza, USN by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnell, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
2019 OTRG Navy Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTTCS(SW/EXW/IW/AW/PJ) John Mendoza, USN by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnell, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
Presented to MSGT Kenneth R. Phillips, Jr., by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnell, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
2019 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSGT Kenneth R. Phillips, Jr., by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnell, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
Presented to CTM1(IW/SG) Matthew D. Smith, USN, by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnell, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
2019 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTM1(IW/SG) Matthew D. Smith, USN, by RADM Daniel J. MacDonnell, Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency
Presented to CWO4 Jarvis J. Ware, USN
2018 CAPT Rochefort Leadership Award
Presented to CWO4 Jarvis J. Ware, USN
Presented to MSGT Brian S. Geraghty
2018 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSGT Brian S. Geraghty
Presented to CTTCS(IW/SW/EXW) Matthew Ballard, USN
2018 OTRG USN Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTTCS(IW/SW/EXW) Matthew Ballard, USN
Presented to CDR Michael C. Elliot by VADM Tighe
2016 CAPT Rochefort Leadership Award
Presented to CDR Michael C. Elliot by VADM Tighe
Presented to CTTCS (SW/AW) Sheenah M. Jedrykowski, USN by VADM Tighe and FMC Penny Tardona
2016 OTRG USN Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTTCS (SW/AW) Sheenah M. Jedrykowski, USN by VADM Tighe and FMC Penny Tardona
Presented to GYSGT Charles E. Gutensohn by VADM Tighe
2016 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to GYSGT Charles E. Gutensohn by VADM Tighe
Presented to CTMC (IDW/SW/AW) Gregory G. Neesham, USNR by VADM Tighe
2016 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMC (IDW/SW/AW) Gregory G. Neesham, USNR by VADM Tighe
Presented to CDR James W. Adkisson III
2015 CAPT Rochefort Leadership Award
Presented to CDR James W. Adkisson III
Presented to MSGT Leon Ramowith by VADM J. Tighe
2015 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSGT Leon Ramowith by VADM J. Tighe
Presented to GYSGT John F. Kirk IV by RADM J. Clusen and Bill Hickey
2014 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to GYSGT John F. Kirk IV by RADM J. Clusen and Bill Hickey
Presented to CTMCS(IDW) Ricky L. Pottebaum by RADM J. Clusen and Bill Hickey
2014 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMCS(IDW) Ricky L. Pottebaum by RADM J. Clusen and Bill Hickey
Presented to LCDR Lemuel 'Seth' Lawrence by VADM Rogers
2013 CAPT Rochefort Leadership Award
Presented to LCDR Lemuel 'Seth' Lawrence by VADM Rogers
Presented to MGYSGT Steven B. Vega by VADM M. Rogers
2013 OTRG USMC Cryptologist of the Year award
Presented to MGYSGT Steven B. Vega by VADM M. Rogers
Presented to CTMCS(IDW/SS) Michael J. Bunnell by VADM M. Rogers
2013 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMCS(IDW/SS) Michael J. Bunnell by VADM M. Rogers
Presented to CTRCM(IDW/SW) James D. Eaton
2012 OTRG USN Outstanding Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTRCM(IDW/SW) James D. Eaton
Presented to MSGT Douglas Grimmett
2012 OTRG USMC Outstanding Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSGT Douglas Grimmett
Presented to CTMC(IDW/SS) Jeremy D. Para
2012 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMC(IDW/SS) Jeremy D. Para
Presented to: CTTCM(SW/EW) Larry H. Dean, Jr. (OTRG USN), CTMC(AW/SW) Michael Tudor (CSE), Maria Tudor, ET1(SW) Christopher M. Burton (CSE), MSGT James B. Hillyer (OTRG USMC), Sonia Hillyer
2011 Awards
Presented to: CTTCM(SW/EW) Larry H. Dean, Jr. (OTRG USN), CTMC(AW/SW) Michael Tudor (CSE), Maria Tudor, ET1(SW) Christopher M. Burton (CSE), MSGT James B. Hillyer (OTRG USMC), Sonia Hillyer
Presented to CTRCM(SW) Steven Chaney by RADM Deets
2010 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTRCM(SW) Steven Chaney by RADM Deets
Presented to CTMC(SG) David Hurley by RADM Deets
2010 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMC(SG) David Hurley by RADM Deets
Presented to: CTMC Paul McGarvy (CSE), EN1 Michael Watson (CSE), GYSGT Shannon Baker (OTRG USMC), CTRCS(NAC) Jonathan Maddalena (OTRG USN) by RADM Tom Kendziorski with FMC Craig
2009 Awards
Presented to: CTMC Paul McGarvy (CSE), EN1 Michael Watson (CSE), GYSGT Shannon Baker (OTRG USMC), CTRCS(NAC) Jonathan Maddalena (OTRG USN) by RADM Tom Kendziorski with FMC Craig
Presented to: SSGT Brian M. Rogers (CSE), GYSGT Ryan M. Truitt (OTRG USMC), CTRCM(SW/NAC) Joseph F. Bass eith Ruth Bass (OTRG USN), CTMC(SS) John E. Earnshaw with Joan Earnshaw (CSE), CTN1(IUSS) Patrick Griffin (CSE) by RADM Edward Deets
2008 Awards
Presented to: SSGT Brian M. Rogers (CSE), GYSGT Ryan M. Truitt (OTRG USMC), CTRCM(SW/NAC) Joseph F. Bass eith Ruth Bass (OTRG USN), CTMC(SS) John E. Earnshaw with Joan Earnshaw (CSE), CTN1(IUSS) Patrick Griffin (CSE) by RADM Edward Deets
Presented to CTICM(AW/NAC/SW) Ernest T. Ayres by RADM Deets
2007 OTRG USN Outstanding Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTICM(AW/NAC/SW) Ernest T. Ayres by RADM Deets
Presented to MSGT Jason Confer by RADM Deets
2007 OTRG USMC Outstanding Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSGT Jason Confer by RADM Deets
Presented to CTMCM(SS) Brent Barnes by RADM Deets
2007 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMCM(SS) Brent Barnes by RADM Deets
Presented to MSGT Miguel Rodriguez by RADM Deets
2006 OTRG USMC Outstanding Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to MSGT Miguel Rodriguez by RADM Deets
Presented to CTRCM(SW/AW) Anthony Perez by RADM Deets
2006 OTRG USN Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to CTRCM(SW/AW) Anthony Perez by RADM Deets
Presented to CTMC(SW/AW) Jeffery M. Urness by RADM Deets
2006 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTMC(SW/AW) Jeffery M. Urness by RADM Deets
Presented to GYSGT Steven Berry by Grady Lewis
2004 OTRG USMC Outstanding Cryptologist of the Year
Presented to GYSGT Steven Berry by Grady Lewis
Presented to CTACM(SW) Gerald L. Burgess by Grady Lewis
2004 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTACM(SW) Gerald L. Burgess by Grady Lewis
Presented to CTA1 Deborah Kolar by Grady Lewis
2004 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to CTA1 Deborah Kolar by Grady Lewis
Presented to SSGT James Watkins by Grady Lewis
2004 Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence
Presented to SSGT James Watkins by Grady Lewis
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