Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Seaman Recruit Garrett Hutson from El Dorado. On Saturday, Garrett, a member of Division 281, graduated as the top sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award. Garrett is assigned the rate of Fireman Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks. The Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award (MEA) is the top award presented to the No. 1 recruit of their graduating training group. It is awarded to the recruit that best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing and teamwork. The award placed him at the pinnacle of today’s newest sailors. Hutson is awarded a flag letter of commendation. Congratulations Garrett and THANK YOU for your service.
