Photo by Bruce Guberman, a member of GPS
Front row, left to right: Corey Stinson, Joanna Carbajalmendiola, Lila Dowell, Logan Bonaguidi, Jacob Holt
Back row, left to right: Jesse Alvarez, Jamario Perry, Bill Thompson, Paul Ellis
In the midst of the daily routine at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, there is usually someone who rises above the average and catches our eye. It is with the recognition of the Sailors of the Quarter that we honor those who deserve special recognition for a job well done. Grampaw Pettibone Squadron, a chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation, at their regular June meeting, honored the persons who excelled during the recent quarter—January through March. They are:
From the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach: Senior Sailor of the Quarter–MA 1 Jacob Holt; Junior Sailor of the Quarter–MA 2 Eriel Ferrera; and Bluejacket of the Quarter–MA 3 Logan Bonaguidi
From the Navy Munitions Command Pacific CONUS West Division Unit, Seal Beach: Senior Sailor of the Quarter–LSI Lila R. Dowell; Junior Sailor of the Quarter–YN2 Joanna Carbajalmendiola; and Bluejacket of the Quarter–MN3 Corey T. Stinson.
The Command Senior Chief for the Weapons Station, Paul Ellis; GMC Jamario Perry; and LCDR Jesse Alvarez participated in the presentation of the Certificates of Appreciation from GPS.
Also, attractive medallions from the USAA Insurance Company were presented to the sailors. Local restaurants contributed coupons. Included in Seal Beach: Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, Beachwood BBQ, Hennessey’s Tavern, O’Malley’s On Main, CremaCafe, Finbar’s Italian Restaurant, Glory Days Beachside Grill , California Pizza Kitchen, Santa Fe Importers, Chick-fil-A, and Romano’s Macaroni Grill. In Long Beach were: Mimi’s, Ruby’s, Malarkey’s Grill, and Corner Bakery Café. In Sunset Beach: Romano Cucina, Fish Company, and Harry’s Rooftop Patio Grill. In Huntington Beach: Buon Gusto and Olive Pit Grill. In Tustin: The Crab Cooker.
The Grampaw Pettibone Squadron meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Garden Grove.
