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 Prospect Heights Fire
Company's own AJ Hutchinson was selected as Senior Sailor of the Year in
his squadron, HSC-9!
HSC-9, Helicopter
Sea Combat Squadron Nine is based out of Norfolk, VA. Hutchinson
will now represent the squadron at the wing level. The squadron's
primary mission is to employ the versatility of the MH-60S helicopter to
support the battle group commander's objectives, with emphasis on
Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), support of
Special Operations, and Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP). Secondary
missions include Anti-Ship Missile defense and Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC).
AJ Hutchinson will now compete against
the rest of the helicopter squadrons on the east for Sailor of the Year.
If he wins that, he will then go for the AIRLANT (all the aviation wings
on the east coast) for Sailor of the Year and then from their he would
compete for the Atlantic Fleet Sailor of the Year.
Hutchinson has also been nominated for
NHA (National Helicopter Association) Aircrewman of the Year.
The Prospect Heights Fire Co. and the
entire Ewing Township community congratulates AJ Hutchinson on a job
well done!
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