“It’s something I’ve always been drawn to since I was young; going to air shows and going on base with my dad. I enjoyed being around it all. I grew up with a strong sense of service. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.”
“I am elated to receive this award and the recognition motivates me to stay focused,” said Moechoe, who has worked for the Navy for 37 years.
Bazemore relies upon skills and values from lessons learned in Norfolk to succeed in the military. “My parents taught me to accept people for who they are,” said Bazemore. “I learned how to work with them to achieve a common goal.”
Wall relies upon skills and values from lessons learned in Chesapeake to succeed in the military. “I learned to be open minded and to think outside the box from my hometown,” said Wall.
“Life is the greatest teacher. Going through something yourself helps you understand it so much better than someone telling you.”
“My hometown taught me to show up early,” said Scheberger. “Be early or be late. It also taught me the importance of being willing to do hard work.”
Thomas received this award based on a willingness to take on additional tasks, the ability to provide exceptional customer service and their excellent leadership skills that resulted in impactful changes for the Child and Youth Programs.
Service members who perform outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature receive The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Devin Krause “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 installs a jet engine
Starr conducts pre-flight maintenance checks on an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter
Dawson aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis
Native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has special responsibilities honoring fallen comrades in the nation’s capital
