Sailor of the Year

From the Shawano Leader

A local HERO.

"Suring native named Sailor of the Year
By Leader Staff

NORFOLK, Va. - A Suring native was named Senior Sailor of the Year by the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2.

ESG 2 Flag Writer, Yeoman 1st Class (SW/AW) Alan Foote, was selected as the unit’s Senior Sailor of the Year for 2008.

“It is the one of the biggest types of recognition any enlisted person could receive,” said Foote. “The competition was very tight, and in my opinion, everyone who was competing could have been selected. I just know that personally, it is a nice feeling to know that your peers and seniors recognize the impact that I make to contribute to this operational unit.”

As flag writer, YN1 Foote is responsible for assisting with the management of the commander’s daily schedule, travel and operational requirements.

YN1 Foote is the son of Connie Strugle of Green Bay and is a 1990 graduate of Suring High School. He will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Saint Leo’s University early next year.

Foote has 17 years of service in the U.S. Navy.

Information Systems Technician Specialist 2nd Class Chris Bennett of Georgia was selected as the command’s Junior Sailor of the Year for 2008.

“We’re very lucky to have the services of these two standout Sailors,” said Rear Adm. Terry McKnight. “We have an incredibly talented staff here at ESG 2 and YN1 Foote and IT2 Bennett are two of our best.”" Shawano Leader