VOLUME II, NUMBER ‘30
ADAK SUN
23 JULY 1962 j
ADAK GENERAL MESS RECEIVES 11 WELL DONE”
: FROM CHIEF, BUREAU OF SUPPLIES & ACCOUNTS
The Chief, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts in a letter dated 22 June 1962
(Subj: Captain Edward F. NEY Award for the most outstanding general mess for
1962; nomination for) gives a deserving "Well Done" to the Command and the
Commissary Division of Adak for its recent nomination and participation in
the Ney awards*
. Congratulations and a sincere **Well Done" has also been extended by the
Commandant, Seventeenth Naval District and the Commanding Officer, U. S, Naval
Station, Adak to all commissary personnel, both officer and enlisted in „■ the
commendable manner in which they have performed their respective duties. The
letter is quoted herewith for the information of all Adakians* ';
"1. It is a pleasure as Chief, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, to extend my
conqratulations to you and your command for its nomination as one of the contend
ers for the 1962 Captain Edward F. Ney Award, The outstanding achievement , of
your command in food management, preparation and service is a goal worthy of em
ulation, It’s apparent that much interest, hard work, close team spirit and att
ention to detail have-gone into making your general mess outstanding, . >
2, Good food has always been a vital Navy tradition and an important factor
towards the Navy*s high morale. It is no accident that the food service stand
ards of the U. S. Navy are the highest in the world. You have every reason' to
be extremely proud and gratified by the inspiring efforts of your.commissary
personnel and their contribution to these standards of excellence.
3. As in the past, the Ney Award competition is keen. It is very.difficult
to select seven finalists from 39 outstanding nominees. May I again extend my
personal "well done" to your command and sincerely wish you greater success next
year. ’
s/John Crumpacker