Point of Contact: Nancy L. Crook, Public Affairs Division Director Release No. 06-03
(904) 542-3168, extension 161

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2006

Naval Air Depot Jacksonville to honor employees during Teammate Appreciation Month
By Katherine Midyette, NAVAIR Depot, Jacksonville Public Affairs Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command has designated June as Teammate Appreciation Month. This official Naval Air observance provides an opportunity for Naval Air Depot Jacksonville leadership to express their gratitude to Depot employees for their hard work, dedication, and effort. The Depot has planned a calendar of events to honor its employees throughout the month of June.

Teammate Appreciation Month Schedule of Events are as follows:

June 2 and 8, Capt. John Scanlan, Depot commanding officer, and Capt. Tim Matthews, Depot executive officer, will address the work force and participate in cake-cutting ceremonies in various locations around the facility.
June 14, Red, White & Blue Day. Employees are encouraged to show their patriotism by wearing our Nation’s colors to work.
June 15, Commander’s Awards presentation via VTC. This presentation will be broadcast over the Depot’s CCTV for all employees to see.
June 17, Civilian Employee Recreation & Welfare Committee will sponsor a Family Day for all employees.
June 20, NAVAIR Depot at the Jacksonville Suns Baseball game. Capt. Matthews scheduled to throw out the first pitch.
June 28, All employees are invited to enjoy a night of $1.00 bowling at the NAS Freedom Lanes.

Month long activities include weekly walk-arounds by senior leadership to talk with employees.