Michelle D. Carter, CDR, USN Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles

For professional achievement as a recruiter at Navy Recruiting District, Los Angeles, from October 2010 to September 2011. Petty Officer Osterday attained outstanding recruiting results distinguished by exemplary and highly professional recruiting practices. Demonstrating superb salesmanship and expert recruiting techniques, he greatly contributed to a team effort in setting a phenomenal recruiting production pace resulting in the attainment of numerous command goals. Through personal example, he inspired his peers to strive for higher levels of excellence and provided a motivational catalyst for their recruiting success. Petty Officer Osterday’s exceptional professionalism, unrelenting perseverance and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.


January 12, 2012