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U.S. Pacific Fleet Names Sailors of the Year

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), announced the 2023 Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony held June 1, 2023 aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager was selected as the Sea Sailor of the Year and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara was selected as the Shore Sailor of the Year.


Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Fleet Master Chief James “Smitty” Tocorzic pose for a photo with the Shore and Sea Sailors of the Year, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Putra Nagara and Operations Specialist 1st Class Matthew Yeager. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nick Bauer)