AD1 Craig Felix Named Depot Sailor of the Year
By Shelly Sikes Diaz, NAVAIR Depot Public Affairs Specialist

AD1 Craig Felix was named Sailor of the Year at Naval Air (NAVAIR) Depot Jacksonville. The 29 year-old aviation machinist mate has been stationed at the facility since November 2002.

Petty Officer Felix hails from Columbus, Ohio, and has been in the Navy for 11 years. He entered the Navy in order to work in the electronics field, but became a mechanic instead. He was stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Brunswick in Maine for most of his naval career. In fact, he will return to NAS Brunswick in February, when his assignment at the Jacksonville Depot ends.

He attributes his success to the chiefs and master chiefs who served as mentors. “They kept a close watch on me and always pushed me in the right direction,” states Petty Officer Felix. He felt that working closely with both military and civilian work force at the Depot enriched his career. He noted that he gained a good circle of friends and professional contacts that he would rely on in the future. When asked about his future plans, Felix stated that he said, “I want to go as far as I can, and pass on the things I’ve learned to other sailors and help them achieve success.”