 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter. The Black Engineer of the Year awards Orbea wrapped up in Washington, D.C. February 7th. This event recognized the outstanding achievements of African-Americans in STEM fields across America. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michelle Howard presented this year's Navy Award to Captain Cedric Pringle. The consummate leader, Cedric previously commanded the Navy's first hybrid propulsion drive ship, the USS Macon Island, and among other assignments, he was Chief Engineer on the USS Portland, Executive Officer on the USS Fort McHenry, and Commanding Officer USS Whitby Island. And as that CO of Whitby Island, he participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations after Hurricane Katrina. So I am proud to present Captain Cedric Pringle this award. Visit Baya.org for more information on the conference.