Updated last : 12th August 2008

From the Desk of the Illustrious Divisional Officer

Illustrious Divisional Officer : SCPO (N) Aiden Smith 

Illustrious Division,

 I am the New Divisional Officer - SCPO Aiden Smith - E.X. Divisional Chief Petty Officer.

My Aims are exactly the same as when i was Divisional Chief Petty Officer - Just make the navy the best place in the corps!

Also - lets get these people through the RTC and get some senior cadets again

Please check in and submit trades and have a good time :)

Regards,

Officer Cadet (N) Aiden Smith

Acting Illustrious Divisional Officer

Last Updated :  11th June 2008

From the Desk of the Illustrious Divisional Chief Petty Officer,

It's now half way inbetween the year this is the 6th month of th year, summer is upon us and many members will be taking leave during the summer.

Make sure if you are staying active that you are active in the trades race and lets bring that cup back to the navy.

All members in section 2 of Illustrious Division, please check your emails shortly as I will be in contact about promotions.

Best of Luck Navy for the 2nd half of the year,

Yours Aye,

Illustrious Divisional Chief Petty Officer

Last Updated: 27 Oct 2008

By: A/PO3 (N) Robert Bedell

From the Desk of the Illustrious Divisional Petty Officer:

Hello all I am Acting Petty Officer 3rd Class(N) Robert Bedell. I have been appointed the new DPO. I would like to share with you all a little about myself and my qualifications. I just turned 39 on Oct 21st, I've been married for going on 19 years and I have 2 boy's ages 14 and 16. I spent 6 years in the U.S. Navy as an LTJG (Lieutenant, Junior Grade) in charge of a CB (Construction Battalion) Equipment repair facility. I then attended Wyoming University on the GI bill where I achieved a Associates Degree in Business Management and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. I am currently the Commanding Officer of the Mohawk Valley Battalion of U.S. Naval Sea Cadets. I'm also a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Lastly I own my own Automotive repair shop and I'm an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician.So as you can see even though I have only been with the WCC since August of this year I have a bit of Military and business experience.

I am honored to have been appointed to the DPO position. I will do everything in my power to Carry on the great work of my predecessor and help to take us to the next level. I'm here to help you so please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, thoughts, ideas or concerns. My email is mohawkvalleybattalion@yahoo.com I check it many times every day and I will get back to you as soon as I can.  For the time being all things will remain the same as I get my sea legs under me. I look forward to working with each one of you and getting to know you all better.

Yours Aye,

Acting Petty Officer 3rd Class (N) Robert Bedell

Acting Illustrious Divisional Petty Officer