 Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet Admiral C. Sohani announced the selection of the 2012 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at the Halecoa Hotel in Waikiki. The ten outstanding sailors have proven themselves to be among the very best in my Pacific Fleet. Each of them have excelled in every command they have been a part of and every excitement given to them with both technical expertise and of course inspirational leadership. I can't thank them enough. It's very humbling. It's a rewarding experience to know that you not only represent the over a thousand people at your command but you represent everyone that's in your rate. Hospital Corpsman First Class Joseph Santos was named the 2012 Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year. It's an amazing accomplishment. I didn't do it though. It's my sitters that got me here. My sitters are the ones that put me in this position. I thank them for everything. It's an awesome accomplishment. Mass Communication Specialist First Class Cassandra Thompson was named the 2012 Pacific Fleet Shore Sailor of the Year. My overall reaction was that I was so humbled that they would choose me to represent them at a higher level. Knowing that I represent over a hundred thousand sailors and that I can be their inspiration to work harder, take care of their people and just excel, have excellence as a mindset was overwhelming to me but I'm very proud. Reporting from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, I'm Patty Officer Tia beforehand.