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NSCS graduates BQC 3rd Battalion Echo and Foxtrot Companies

By Jessica Nilsson
NSCS PAO


Above Photo: RDML Kristin Acquavella salutes as she is piped aboard at the start of Class 24-030’s graduation exercises at the NSCS on Sept. 20, 2024.

On Friday, Sept. 20, the Navy Supply Corps School proudly celebrated the graduation of Class 24-030’s Echo and Foxtrot Companies, marking their official transition to the fleet. During the intense 20 weeks of instruction, these 64 students honed their skills in Navy Supply, mastering everything from logistics and supply management to leadership and food service operations, ensuring they are "Ready for Sea!" and well-prepared to make an immediate impact in the fleet.

The guest speaker, Commander, NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support RDML Kristin Acquavella, commended the graduates for the maturity and experience they bring to their future assignments. She emphasized their strong esprit de corps and competitive spirit, noting that "3rd Battalion plays to win."

As the graduates prepare to embark on their Navy careers, they carry with them the knowledge and determination to show the fleet “what right looks like,” strengthening the Navy with their skills and dedication.

Several students were recognized for their outstanding achievements:
 

  • Honor Graduate: ENS Keith Baker 
  • Scott Spencer Food Service Excellence Award: ENS Keith Baker zz
  • Supply Management Excellence Award: ENS Keith Baker 
  • Leadership Management Excellence Award: ENS Deke Slaton 
  • Defense Finance and Accounting Service Excellence Award: ENS Brendan Kendrick 
  • Navy Exchange Service Command Ship's Store Award: ENS Tawny Dee Mendiola 
  • Navy Supply Corps Foundation Leadership Awards:
  • Echo Company: ENS Maia Boyd 
  • Foxtrot Company: ENS Marion Farrales 
  • Military Officers Association of America Professionalism Award: ENS Nakosha Embry 
  • Navy League Honor, Courage, and Commitment Award: CWO2 Ariel Coley

RDML Kristin Acquavella speaks to the NSCS graduating Class 24-030 Sept. 20, 2024.

NSCS Commanding Officer T. Richie Jenkins, Honor Graduate ENS Keith Baker, and RDML Kristin Acquavella pause to commemorate ENS Baker’s award.

ENS Jacob Schroeder embraces a classmate as they celebrate their graduation from the BQC.

Graduates and a family member from Echo and Foxtrot Companies pose for family members after graduating from the NSCS BQC.