Congrats Sailor of the Year!

From: Commanding Officer/Leader
To: All Hands

Subj: SAILOR OF THE YEAR/CHIEF OF THE QUARTER/SAILOR OF THE QUARTER

1. Musician First Class Gunnar Bruning has been selected as Navy Band’s Sailor of the Year for 2010. Chief Musician David Kolo and Musician First Class Jeremy Middleton have been selected as Chief and Sailor of the Quarter, respectively, for the period of October through December 2010.

2. Petty Officer Bruning is recognized for his exemplary leadership as Ceremonial Band LPO, Drum Major, Concert Band Display Team Manager, Conventions Assistant, and Assistant CFL.

3. Chief Kolo is recognized for his exceptional leadership as Concert Band Leading Chief Petty Officer and Leader, Brass Quintet.

4. Petty Officer Middleton is recognized for his outstanding accomplishments as Country Current LPO, Musical Director, National Tour Manager, and Bassist.

5. Petty Officer Mike Belinkie was also nominated for Sailor of the Year by his Unit Leader. Chief Musician Rob Holmes, and Musicians First Class Adam Grimm and Chris Sala were nominated by their Unit Leaders for Chief and Sailor of the Quarter, respectively. I commend all of you for your superb performance and dedicated service to Navy Band.

6. Well Done!

BRIAN O. WALDEN