Every Friday the Fork Union Military Faculty and Staff meet to nominate a few who have exceeded the standards and demonstrated superlative performance. Whilst we have various awards and recognitions - a simple "Well Done!" we hope, is also appreciated. The combination of the Bravo and Zulu nautical signal flags, i.e., Bravo Zulu, also referred to as "BZ," is a naval signal, typically conveyed by flag hoist or voice radio, meaning "Well Done" with regard to actions, operations or performance.
The following are the Bravo Zulu awards for this week:
Cadet Private Daniel Bartsevich is a senior and a fourth-year cadet in Alpha Company. He is a boarding student from Lawrenceville, NJ. Cadet Bartsevich represented FUMA at the VISAA State Swimming Championships last weekend and placed 5th in his heat. He also finished with his personal best time. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Bartsevich!
Cadet Captain Michael Luce is a senior and fourth-year cadet in Bravo Company. He is a boarding student from Woodford, VA. This year, Cadet Luce has held the billet of Bravo Company Commander and has truly developed and refined his leadership abilities, working to influence and inspire his peers to work to be the best company in the corps. He is always motivated and ready to accept the next challenge, showing true dedication and perseverance. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Luce!
Cadet Privates Kaden Stremlau and Cole Morris are seventh graders and first-year cadets in Charlie Company. Cadet Stremlau is a boarding student from McAllen, TX, and Cadet Morris is a day student from Scottsville, VA. They each wrote a paper on “How to be a Good American” for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) sponsored annual competitive contest. This week, they traveled to Louisa’s VFW post with instructor, MAJ Mitchell, to accept a certificate and a monetary award for their excellent work. Their papers will now be sent to compete at the State level competition. Bravo Zulu, Cadets Stremlau and Morris!
Cadet Second Lieutenant Ousmane Dieng is a junior and fifth-year cadet in Headquarters and Service Company. He is a boarding student from Germantown, MD and serves as platoon leader. Cadet Dieng has spent the last week leading the drumline in practicing two new cadences to be played during the spring parade season. He has organized meetings with cadet leaders and privates to improve his platoon’s morale and motivation. The band platoon has become a much stronger unit during inspections and formations due to his leadership. Bravo Zulu, Cadet Dieng!
Cadet Privates Dino Siervo and Jonie Ansah Cadet Siervo is a junior, third-year cadet in Bravo Company, and a boarding student from Alexandria, VA. Cadet Ansah is a sophomore, first-year cadet in Headquarters and Service Company, and a boarding student from Severn, MD. Both young men played a vital role in our annual Phonathon event over the last two weeks. They were among our most productive callers and made calls during their class day free time to make up for time missed due to other commitments in the evenings. Bravo Zulu, Cadets Siervo and Ansah!
Go FUMA!
Colonel David L. Coggins, USMC (Ret.)
President
Fork Union Military Academy