Rear Admiral William A. Kowba, Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers, graduated and certified students of the 1st Battalion "Ready for Sea" on March 11, 2004. The Admiral came from San Diego to visit the "Cradle of the Supply Corps."
RDML Kowba and CAPT Bob Monette, presented awards to students who distinguished themselves among their peers. LTJG Athena Beidleman, was 1st Battalion's Honor Graduate and was awarded the Navy Exchanged Service Command Ship's Service Store Award for the highest average in Retail Operations. She is headed to USS Mitscher (DDG 57).