WHITE BEACH, Japan (Apr. 16, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Lauren Lafond, from Detroit, Mi., assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa port operations, stands with Capt. Scott Hardy, CFAO commanding officer, after being meritoriously advanced in a surprise promotion during a uniform inspection at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan Apr. 16, 2021. The Navy Meritorious Advancement Program allows command leadership to promote their most qualified Sailors ahead of each of the semi-annual Navy-wide advancement exam cycles and accounts for only 20 percent of all enlisted advancement


WHITE BEACH, Japan (Apr. 16, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Lauren Lafond, from Detroit, Mi., assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa port operations, stands with Capt. Scott Hardy, CFAO commanding officer, after being meritoriously advanced in a surprise promotion during a uniform inspection at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan Apr. 16, 2021. The Navy Meritorious Advancement Program allows command leadership to promote their most qualified Sailors ahead of each of the semi-annual Navy-wide advancement exam cycles and accounts for only 20 percent of all enlisted advancements each calendar year.


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