Congratulations! You are one of a select group of sailors who have completed a successful tour in recruiting. On behalf of Navy Recruiting District, Los Angeles, having earned your 14th gold wreath award for superior productivity, I present you the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon, and extend to you my personal appreciation for your outstanding effort in support of this Command’s mission. Wear the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon with honor and pride. On behalf of the Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and men and women of Navy Recruiting District, Los Angeles, thanks for a job exceptionally well done.

August 14, 2019

Meritorious service as an officer recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles from August 2016 to August 2019. Chief Osterday consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As a nuclear propulsion officer recruiter, he submitted 33 academic pre-screens resulting in the attainment of four highly qualified nuclear engineer officers, to include one nuclear power instructor. Furthermore, demonstrating superb administrative abilities, he ensured the timely dissemination of over 400 Local Effective Accessions Delivery System records to over 32 officer recruiters, impressively increasing LEADS accessions by 50 percent in fiscal year 2019. Chief Osterday’s superior performance of his duties highlights the culmination of 20 years of honorable and dedicated service. By his noteworthy accomplishments, perseverance, and devotion to duty, Chief Osterday reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

July 15, 2019

For commendable achievement in the performance of your duties as an Officer Recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles during the period of 4/1/2018 to 6/30/2018 earns you your Gold Wreath Award – One Gold Star in lieu of the Fourteenth Award.

Your exceptional efforts have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE!

June 30, 2018

For commendable achievement in the performance of your duties as an Officer Recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles during the period of 1/1/2018 to 3/31/2018 earns you your Gold Wreath Award – Three Silver Stars in lieu of the Thirteenth Award.

Your exceptional efforts have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE!

March 31, 2018

For commendable achievement in the performance of his duties while serving as a Nuclear Program Officer Recruiter from October to December 2017. Chief Petty Officer Osterday’s tireless efforts and personal commitment were critical in meeting the command mission and led to his “Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Admiral’s Warrior Award” recognition. Through boundless initiative and outstanding knowledge of the complex recruiting environment, he made a dramatic and measurable impact on future Fleet readiness. His personal example and guidance set the course for the young men and women who will man out Fleet of today and tomorrow. Chief Petty Officer Osterday’s superior performance was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

December 31, 2017

For commendable achievement in the performance of your duties as an Officer Recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles during the period of 10/1/2017 to 12/31/2017 earns you your Gold Wreath Award – Two Silver Stars in lieu of the Twelfth Award.

Your exceptional efforts have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE!

December 31, 2017

Chief Petty Officer Daniel E. Osterday is issued this certificate in recognition of faithful, zealous and obedient Naval service.

June 28, 2017

For superior performance while serving as Enlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation (ENRO) Leading Petty Officer (LPO) for class 16-400 from 18 July 2016 through 19 August 2016. As LPO, you performed your duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Your leadership was the key to class 16-400’s success. This leadership provided the vital link to class unity affording a smooth transition and teaching environment for the ENRO instructors. Your professional ability, initiative, and dedication reflected credit upon yourself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Navy.

August 19, 2016

For professional achievement while serving as a member of Navigation Division in USS Kentucky (SSBN-737) from February 2014 to July 2016. Petty Officer Osterday consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As Command Career Counselor of 389 Sailors, he trained 19 departmental counselors, improving Kentucky’s Family Care and Sponsor programs, provided executive-level manning oversight, and was utilized as a suicide intervention first responder. Fostering camaraderie through his customer service, his dedication yielded the Retention Excellence Award two years in a row and $2,754,219 in bonuses for 87 sailors that reenlisted under his care, totaling 451 man-years of continued Naval service. As Navigation Leading Petty Officer, he saw 14 Sailors through 64 rigorous qualifications, including five qualified in submarines, four Quartermasters of the Watch, two Nav Center Supervisors and seven Nav Watches, ensuring Kentucky’s future success. Petty Officer Osterday’s managerial ability, personal initiative, and unswerving devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

July 1, 2016

You’re a true thoroughbred! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to Kentucky and her Sailors, you really made a difference.

July 1, 2016

For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a member of the Strategic Systems Programs, Shipboard Integration Increment Four (SSI Inc 4) TR-D1 Software Fleet validation onboard USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) from February to March 2016. Petty Officer Osterday consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Based on his invaluable operational experience and in-depth subsystem knowledge, he was hand-selected to support critical in-port and at-sea testing of the Strategic Systems Programs, Shipboard Integration Increment Four Strategic Navigation Subsystem. His diligent watch standing significantly contributed in identifying seven software and 93 documentation Program Problem Reports throughout the Fleet validation. His personal contributions, and the 194 total comments and recommendations captured, provide for the correction and future improvement to the Strategic Systems Programs, Shipboard Integration Increment Four Strategic Navigation Subsystem, where Fleet participation tailors the end product prior to implementation. Petty Officer Osterday’s exceptional professional ability, initiative, and loyal devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

March 1, 2016