NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. –
For his service and conduct while stationed with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Crette Hendricks was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal June 12.
During May 2019 to June 2020, Hendricks served as Aide-de-Camp at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Serving alongside, and in support of former commanding officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, Hendricks was responsible for the planning of daily functions.
Through exceptional planning, communication and organizational skills, Hendricks independently coordinated numerous stateside and overseas command visits.
In addition, Hendricks was responsible for communications between the commander’s staff and the various distribution centers within the DLA Distribution network.
His invaluable contributions directly impacted the overall success of the command of DLA Distribution and reflect great credit upon himself, the U.S. Navy and the Defense Department.