USS Jacksonville Receives Battle Efficiency Award
By MC2 Ronald Gutridge
COMSUBPAC Public Affairs

Release Date: 01/28/2011

(JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii) – Chief of the Boat,  Master Chief Machinist Mate (SS/DV) Roger Schneider, Commanding Officer, Capt. (Sel) Tyler Meador  and Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Ring of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) accept the 2010 CSS-3 Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) award from Commander, Submarine Squadron 3 (CSS-3), Capt. Daryl Caudle (right) and CSS-7 Command Master Chief (SS) Michael Caldwell (left)  at the Parche Submarine Memorial Park onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan.27. The Battle “E” is an award of merit presented to the most proficient ship in each squadron and recognizes sustained superior technical performance and continual combat readiness throughout the year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge / Released)