AMO Currents - USNS Sisler, USNS Williams receive Bravo Zulu for outstanding service

AMO Currents - Posted: July 14, 2009

USNS Sisler, USNS Williams receive Bravo Zulu for outstanding service

In a recent letter, U.S. Navy Captain Anthony Martin commended the captains and crews of the USNS Sisler, USNS Williams and USNS Obregon for their outstanding service as part of Maritime Prepositioning Squadron Two. The USNS Sisler and USNS Williams are manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.

“Captains…you have commanded three wonderful ships and their crews,” Capt. Martin wrote. “The professionalism displayed in your day-to-day operations and interactions with my staff has been nothing short of exemplary.”

In a separate letter of appreciation, Capt. Martin recognized the crew of the USNS Sisler for its “outstanding performance” while supporting Maritime Prepositioning re-stow operations.

“The entire crew’s hard work and dedication were key in the extremely difficult task,” Capt. Martin said. “Your effort and support were instrumental in the success of this highly visible and important mission. The professionalism, reliability and devotion to mission accomplishment you have exhibited are a direct reflection of the outstanding character you possess.”

The USNS Sisler and USNS Williams are part of the Military Sealift Command’s prepositioning program in Diego Garcia. Vessels in the prepositioning program are especially configured to transport supplies for the U.S. Marine Corps and are available in case of need for combat or humanitarian aid.