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For outstanding performance of his duties while serving as work center 91B Supervisor, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, U.S. Naval Air Station, Agana, Guam from January to December 1994. Petty Officer Tudela performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. His outstanding efforts resulted in achieving a phenomenal 97 percent equipment availability rate and greatly contributed to the 88 percent backlog reduction completed in just 120 days. This unprecedented accomplishment was achieved while Support Equipment Division executed base closure preparations. These achievements played a vital role in the transfer of over 1,000 items of support equipment and the highly successful closure of U.S Naval Air Station, Agana. Petty Officer Tudela's professionalism, initiative and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

D. L. Brewer, III
Rear Admiral, US Navy
COMNAVMAR



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