VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 5, 2017) Naval Surface Force Atlantic's (SURFLANT) Force Master Chief Jack Callison, center, speaks with Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates and their spouses during a "welcome aboard" brief held at the Virginia Beach Westin during SOY week. The SOY program was established in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet to recognize an individual Sailor who best represented the ever-growing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command and ultimately the Navy. The SURFLANT Sea and Shore SOY selec


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 5, 2017) Naval Surface Force Atlantic's (SURFLANT) Force Master Chief Jack Callison, center, speaks with Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates and their spouses during a "welcome aboard" brief held at the Virginia Beach Westin during SOY week. The SOY program was established in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet to recognize an individual Sailor who best represented the ever-growing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command and ultimately the Navy. The SURFLANT Sea and Shore SOY selected at the end of this week will advance to compete for SOY at Fleet Forces Command.


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