PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- A Center for Information Dominance (CID) Pensacola Sailor was selected as the 2009 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Shore Sailor of the Year May 24.
CID instructor Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class (SW/AW) Cassandra Foote was recognized by CNO Adm. Gary Roughead in a Navy message.
"The competition was extremely keen and characterized the high caliber of Sailors serving ashore throughout the world," Roughhead wrote. "Finalists represented their commands impressively and can be proud of their significant achievement".
Foote bested other candidates, including finalists Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Jessica H. Byard, from Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Machinist's Mate 1st Class (SW/AW) Steven T. Roberson, from Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) Oluyinka O. Adefisan, from the office of the vice chief of Naval operations.
"All the candidates I've met have been the best of the best," Foote said. "They are all really amazing Sailors".
CID leadership lauded Foote's selection.
