Every Friday the Fork Union Military Faculty and Staff meet to nominate a few who have exceeded the standards and demonstrated superlative performance. Whilst we have various awards and recognitions - a simple "Well Done!" we hope, is also appreciated. The combination of the Bravo and Zulu nautical signal flags, i.e., Bravo Zulu, also referred to as "BZ," is a naval signal, typically conveyed by flag hoist or voice radio, meaning "Well Done" with regard to actions, operations or performance.

The following are the Bravo Zulu awards for this week:

Cadet Clayton Rosen is a junior and first-year cadet in Alpha Company. He is a boarding student from Mundelein, IL. Cadet Rosen recently created a new cleaning detail sheet for his company to become more efficient with weekly assignments. He also volunteered to maintain the cadet accountability forms to assist leadership within Alpha Company. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Rosen!

Cadet Nasir Shabazz-Scott is an eighth grader and first-year cadet in Charlie Company. He is a boarding student from York, PA. Cadet Shabazz-Scott was recently walking to dinner when he noticed a tree branch had fallen due to high winds and was blocking the road. He immediately offered to help move the branch out of the way to clear the road. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Shabazz-Scott!

Cadet Tzu-Heng Hung is a senior and second-year cadet in Bravo Company. He is a boarding student from Tainan City, Taiwan. Cadet Hung volunteered to play the violin for the National Honor Society Induction as well as the Veteran’s Memorial Service and did an outstanding job. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Hung!

Cadet Peter Signorino is a senior and third-year cadet in HSC. He is a boarding student from Hayes,VA. During the Military School Band Festival earlier this year, Peter achieved Second Chair Trumpet. As a result, he has mentored his brass section, and they have improved significantly under his direction. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Signorino!

Cadet Matthew Moore is a senior and sixth-year cadet in HSC. He is a boarding student from Alexandria, VA. Cadet Moore won First Place Drum Major for the second year in a row at the Apple Blossom Festival. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Moore!

Band and Retan received First Place Military School Band for the second year in a row at the Apple Blossom Festival last weekend. The cadets worked hard and were highly complimented on their manners. Bravo Zulu, Band and Retan!

ETN1(SS) John Warren, Band Director, did a fantastic job planning and executing the Fine Arts Festival this week. He also led Band and Retan in their First Place Military School Band Award (second year in a row) at the Apple Blossom Festival. Bravo Zulu, ETN1(SS) Warren!

MAJ Gary Leydig, Mr. Jose Rodriguez, Mrs. Jackie Montero-Sharpe, Mrs. Regina Delman, COL Brian Bodine, and CPT Michael Head are recognized for volunteering their personal time to assist the Advancement Team during Alumni Weekend events. Their dedication to the Academy is unsurpassed. Bravo Zulu, MAJ Leydig, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Montero-Sharpe, Mrs. Delman, COL Bodine, and CPT Head!

Go FUMA!

Colonel David L. Coggins, USMC (Ret.)
President
Fork Union Military Academy