Naval Air (NAVAIR) Depot, Jacksonville recently won the 2004 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Award for Achievement in Safety Ashore, Large Industrial Activity. This award recognizes outstanding support and achievement in safety and occupational health. The command excelled in directly supporting the Secretary of Defense 50 percent mishap reduction goal by reducing mishap trends and costs, demonstrating safety leadership, being innovative and enthusiastic in marketing safety, and promoting a superior level of safety culture within the command.

Depot Commanding Officer, Capt. David J. Beck, is a staunch supporter of the Depot’s safety program and has stated that the safety and health of everyone at the depot, whether military or civilian, is of utmost importance. The varied forms of support that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) provides the depot helps the command to successfully carry out its mission.

This is the second year in row the depot has won this prestigious award. By winning this award, the depot is automatically eligible for the Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) Award for Achievement in Safety Ashore in addition to be nominated for the Department of Navy (DON) Safety Excellence Award for FY-05. The FY-04 award will be presented at the 13th Annual Safety Professional Development Conference in April in San Diego, CA.