"I hope you take pride in the example set by your commitment to continued excellence. In a note to Kitchens, President Barack Obama congratulated everyone at the base on the achievement, saying they were "being honored for exceeding all standards," according to Bill Doughty, deputy public affairs director, Navy Region Hawaii, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific The base was recognized as a winner of the 2011 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence during a ceremony at the Pentagon on May 4.
In October 2010, Hickam Air Force Base merged with Naval Station Pearl Harbor to form Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and he became the first Joint Base Commander, leading a joint Navy-Air Force team in providing installation services and support to all tenant commands and personnel at the merged base, according to his Navy biography. In June 2008, Kitchens assumed command of Naval Station Pearl Harbor. This is one of the best jobs that someone can have." "I'm deeply appreciative for all the commands and components that make up this base and the tremendous job they have done over the last three years. "There is so much history, so much involvement with the community and so many opportunities to positively affect people's lives. "There is no other base like this," he said in the release. on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, who is considered the top admiral in the Navy,Īt the change of command ceremony, he said being base commander had been his "pride and joy." His next assignment will be at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Kitchens, a 1979 graduate of Terry Parker High School, is the son of Jim and Anne Kitchens, also formerly of Arlington and currently residents of Ponte Vedra Beach. Your legacy that you have built is very impressive, and I know that you will continue to serve our Navy and our country well for many years to come." Kitchens and his team put in on a daily basis. On May 4, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam was recognized for being the Navy's top installation. Rick Kitchens the past 2 and a half years, I am continually impressed with his accomplishments," Smith said in the release. Dixon Smith, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, lauded the outgoing commander, according to a news release. Richard Kitchens, is on his way to a prestigious new job at the Pentagon after winning high praise for his stint as the first commander of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.Īt the Hawaii base's first change of command ceremony on June 3, Kitchens formally stepped down and was succeeded by Capt.
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