ed operational support to U.S. Southern Command. Hiles’ efforts led to
the installation of the Automatic
Identification System on a Global
Hawk, the first such installation in a
large unmanned aerial vehicle and a
model for multiplatform installation
on Navy aircraft. These achievements
led directly to the operational deployment of the GHMD system in direct
support of the warfighters of the U.S.
Fifth Fleet in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Honorable J. William
Middendorf II Award for
Engineering Excellence
■ NAVY GAS TURBINE
SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
(ELECTRICAL) 1ST CLASS
JOSE CARRILLO
While serving as main propulsion
division leading petty officer onboard
the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile
cruiser USS Lake Erie, Carrillo en-
sured the ship and its engineering
department were fully mission capa-
ble. His vital repairs to the Main Fuel
Control Console, Controllable Re-
versible Pitch Propeller, Number 2
Switchboard, Number 2 Gas Turbine
Generator and 1A Gas Turbine Pro-
pulsion Engine Module were essen-
tial in maintaining normal underway
operations and keeping Lake Erie
mission ready during a Western
Pacific deployment. His leadership
and mentoring skills resulted in a
near 100-percent advancement rate
for his junior personnel. Carrillo also
qualified as engineering officer of the
watch, a position normally filled by a
seasoned chief petty officer.
Adm. Ben Moreell Award
for Logistics Competence
(Officer)
■ MARINE CORPS CAPT.
JOSHUA J. ONUSKA
As the operations, quality assurance
and AIRSpeed officer at Marine
Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Ma-
rine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG- 12),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Onuska
advanced logistics performance
through his expanded application
of AIRSpeed methodology to sup-
port theater operational plan readi-
ness and increased combat readi-
ness of forward deployed F/A- 18
and AV- 8B aircraft. He was the cata-
lyst in operationalizing end-to-end
AIRSpeed methodology at MAG- 12.
He instituted policies that inspired
an “inspection ready always” cul-
ture and noteworthy results during
the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s
Aviation Maintenance Inspection.
He coordinated logistics support
plans for 20 exercises and squadron
trans-Pacific movements essential
to MAG- 12’s success in achieving
aircrew training and theater security
cooperation objectives.
Adm. Ben Moreell Award
for Logistics Competence
(Enlisted)
■ NAVY LOGISTICS
SPECIALIST SENIOR CHIEF
BERYL O’CONNOR JR.
As an individual augmentee from
the aircraft carrier USS George H. W.
Bush, O’Connor served as noncom-
missioned officer in charge for
Command Group Operations,
Secretary of the Combined Joint
Staff, Multi-National Force–Iraq.
While under constant threat of
indirect fire in connection with
combat operations in Iraq,
O’Connor provided unmatched
advice and direction on all matters
related to logistics planning and
execution. He provided logistical
oversight of three Army personnel
security detachments in addition
to his staff. He processed 92 con-
tractual agreements and executed
2,891 local vendor purchases val-
ued at $68.7 million while
accounting for $450,000 in cash.
In addition, he promoted fair and
just treatment of all assigned
detainees and displayed strong
sense of compassion while sup-
porting children’s orphanage pro-
grams in Baghdad.
Naval Intelligence
Foundation Award for
Excellence in Intelligence
Support to the Fleet
■ NAVY CAPT. CARL R. INMAN
As the inaugural commanding offi-
cer of the Nimitz Operational In-
telligence Center, Suitland, Md., In-
man ensured the smooth establish-
ment of the center and the effective
transformation of more than 1,000
active and Reserve military, civilian
and contract personnel from Office
of Naval Intelligence departments
and supporting agencies into a uni-
fied command. He established the
center as the conduit for fleet intelli-
gence support, providing persistent,
timely and predictive analysis for
naval and national leaders. Despite
sharp declines in resources and man-
ning, the center has steadily in-
creased its level of support to its cus-
tomers since its inception, highlight-
ed by its vital assistance to the fleet’s
humanitarian assistance and disaster
relief operations in Haiti.
Vincent T. Hirsch
Maritime Award for
Outstanding Leadership
■ THOMAS B. CROWLEY JR.
As chairman, president and chief
executive officer of Jacksonville, Fla.-headquartered Crowley Maritime
Corp., Crowley directs 4,100 employees and 210 vessels engaged in
worldwide logistics, liner cargo services, towing, energy support, ship
assist and escort, petroleum and
chemical transportation, salvage and
emergency response, ship design and
ship management. Starting in the
maritime business at age 16, he succeeded his grandfather and father in
leading the 118-year-old company,
becoming chairman in 1994 at age
27. He has provided exceptional service as an active participant of joint
industry and Department of Defense
groups working to provide strategic
sealift for the United States in time of
national need. During the 2010 Haiti
relief efforts, Crowley Maritime
