Petty Officer Goodison demonstrated outstanding meritorious service and exemplary performance as the Air Crewman of the Year for HSM-40. He met his unique challenges head on. His leadership and unwavering commitment to providing superlative support to his students and fellow shipmates has raised the quality of life and contributed significantly to enhance safety awareness and operational readiness. His sound judgment, maturity and strategic insight on day-to- day operations have had a direct and positive impact here on mission readiness at HSM-40. As one the lead instructors in the command he ensured a successful continuous and fully operational program through conducting routine training and mentoring of junior Sailors. Petty