IT1 Latrice Drayton

Information Systems Technician 1st Class Latrice Drayton is "nothing less than outstanding," wrote one chief in a nomination for Drayton, calling her one of the best first-class petty officers he's seen in his 17-year Navy career.

"A poster-perfect sailor," wrote another.

In addition to successfully overseeing her team and a budget of $225,000, Drayton is president of the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation team, and is renowned for orchestrating the aircraft carrier Enterprise's Christmas party, finding ways to accommodate more than 4,000 families. "This, in itself is amazing," wrote one shipmate.

Also amazing, her shipmates wrote, was her dedication to mentoring junior sailors new to the Navy and the carrier: "She has proven herself an exemplary leader who is always ready to listen and provide timely, insightful guidance to her junior sailors."