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Worth The Waite
by U.S.
Navy MC1 Mark Andrew Hays
November 6, 2022
U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician
(GSM) First Class Clayton Waite, a native of Gainesville, Texas ... became Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red
River’s newest Petty Officer First Class in October 2022 when he was
selected for meritorious advancement.
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November 1, 2022
- Gas Turbine System Technician First Class Clayton Waite at Navy Recruiting Station Oklahoma City
speaks with a potential recruit he is looking at outside of
the scene. NTAG Red River encompasses 150,000 square miles that includes North Texas and Oklahoma, and consists of 40 Enlisted Recruiting Stations, three Officer Recruiting Stations, and three Military Entrance Processing Stations. (Image
created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark Andrew Hays.)
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A recruiter in Oklahoma City, Waite
was summoned to the NTAG’s headquarters in Irving, Texas, three
hours away thinking he was going to receive either counseling or
training from the Chiefs Mess. When he arrived, the command
surprised Waite with a production incentive Navy Commendation Medal
from Navy Recruiting Region Central that he earned in 2021. And then
Commander Rick Dorsey read the paperwork for Waite’s immediate
promotion.
“I was absolutely in shock
when (the CO) promoted me,” said Waite. “I thought I was coming to
headquarters to receive my medal and then driving back home. At that
moment I felt that all my hard work had finally paid off.”
Waite has been a stalwart recruiting in North Oklahoma City and has
established an array of Centers of Influence around town. In FY2022,
Waite attracted 32 New Contract Objectives, 5 special warfare, a
nuclear contract, and a Navy reservist. His desk is littered with
command trophies earned, to include eight Red River Talent Scout of
the Month in the last 18 months, the command’s Warrior Challenge
Recruiter of the Year in 2021, and the command’s Junior Sailor of
the Quarter in third quarter FY2022. His effort directly resulted in
NRS North Oklahoma City to win the command’s Large Station of the
Year in 2021.
“Petty Officer Waite is an extremely hard
worker,” said Chief Navy Career Counselor Michael Janzen, his
division’s Leading Chief Petty Officer. “His hard work and
dedication clearly demonstrate that what you invest as a Sailor you
will get a return with interest and results.”
During the last
two years at NTAG Red River Waite’s accomplishments speak for
themselves. The long days, late night hours, and many trials finally
paid off for him.
“I believe that all good things in the Navy
take time,” Waite said. “They are not going to award you with
something until you are consistently performing above expectations.
I believe I was rewarded due to my unrelenting desire to change
Future Sailors’ lives, and I know if I don’t give 100% every day I
am cheating myself and the Future Sailors by not being the recruiter
they need.”
NTAG Red River encompasses 150,000 square miles
within North Texas and Oklahoma, and consists of 39 Enlisted
Recruiting Stations, three Officer Recruiting Stations, three
Military Entrance Processing Stations 150,000 square miles that
include North Texas and Oklahoma.
Navy Recruiting Command
consists of a command headquarters, two Navy Recruiting Regions, 15
Navy Recruiting Districts and 11 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups
serving more than 815 recruiting stations across the world. Their
combined goal is to attract the highest quality candidates to assure
the ongoing success of America’s Navy.
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