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SUBJ/SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FISCAL YEAR 2017 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS//

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RMKS/1.  Every decision we make must improve the readiness of the Naval 
enterprise.  Only through well-informed and deliberate risk decisions, both 
on and off-duty, can we effectively protect our people and material resources 
and transform our safety culture to one that mirrors world-class performance.  
The prestigious Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Awards recognize Navy 
and Marine Corps Units that have achieved unparalleled safety and 
occupational program performance.  We must incorporate their leading 
practices to inform how we fight.

2.  It is my greatest pleasure to announce the following winners:
    a.  Afloat:  USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
    b.  Ashore:  Norfolk Naval Shipyard
    c.  Aviation:  Training Squadron TEN (VT-10)
    d.  Emerging Center of Excellence:  Navy Cargo Handling Battalion TEN
    e.  Expeditionary:  Naval Beach Unit SEVEN
    f.  Off-Duty:  Naval Base San Diego
    g.  Safety Integration in Acquisition:  Sea Rolling Airframe 
Missile/AEGIS Safety Team

3.  Safety and risk management are indispensable to effectively prepare for 
and complete the Department of the Navys mission, whether at home or deployed 
in harm's way.  The accomplishments of these units are vivid examples of a 
strong commitment to readiness, disciplined decision making, and delivering 
the Navy the Nation Needs.  These units have justly earned the right to fly 
my Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Safety Flag for the next year.  
Congratulations to all the SECNAV Safety Excellence Award recipients.

4.  Released by the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy.//

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