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Throughout her many years of navigatingdomestic and international waters, SeniorChief Paige has developed a profound relationshipwith the sea as well.“It is no longer just a body of endless water,”she reflects. “Now, I look outinto the distance of the water andsay a silent prayer, because I knowthat our sailors are out there on theocean, beyond our eye sight, awayfrom their families - putting theirlives on the line to protect our countryas well as others.”Senior Chief Paige’s affection forher colleagues is evident in the effortshe has put towards recruitingfor the Navy. Her accomplishmentswere recognized in 2010, when shewas named a Recruiter of the Year bythe Navy for recruiting 48 officers, 60 percentof the district’s active-duty total. Twenty-twoof those attainments were marked as “diversityattainments,” and received recognition fromthe Navy as being “a tremendous accomplishmentand in direct alignment with the ChiefNaval Operation’s vision of the future Navywardroom.” 1“As I approach retirementI know that I will model mycivilian life by the same corevalues that the Navy instilled inme - to have honor, courageand commitment.”~ Senior Chief Carmen PaigeSenior Chief Paige takes her role as a recruitervery seriously. What is the most challengingpart of her job? “Making sure that I’ve recruitedthe most qualified Navy Officers to take onthe demanding responsibilities of maintainingour Navy’s mission, ‘A Global Force forGood.’,” she says. Senior Chief Paige looks atevery recruit she meets as a potential leader fortomorrow.As a recruiter, she has enjoyed helping othersfulfill their goals with the Navy. “Just knowingthat I had a small part in changing someone’slife and fulfilling their dreams is an indescribablefeeling,” she says.Senior Chief Paige is preparing to retire fromthe Navy this August. When she reflects on hertime serving, her reverence for the experience isas expansive as the ocean itself.“Every memory, good or bad, hastruly been a blessing and a part of themolding that has made me who I amtoday: from the first day I stepped offthe airplane in Orlando, Florida tothe day they pipe me ashore for thelast time.”As she prepares to enter civilianlife, Senior Chief Paige has no plansto slow down.“I plan to live in Maryland, finishmy degree in Human Resources,and work in the Equal Opportunityfield,” she explains. “It’s been an honorand a privilege to serve in the world’s finestNavy. As I approach retirement I know that Iwill model my civilian life by the same corevalues that the Navy instilled in me - to havehonor, courage and commitment.”NDNhttp://www.fox43tv.com/dpps/military/Williamsburg-Navy-recruiter-wins-nationalaward_3716581financial starter kitsfree student checkingwith mobile and nationwidebranch accessfirst time car loansstart building your creditvisa credit card*and pre-paid debit cardcomputer & dormlow rate discounted loans**credit restrictions apply. see credit union for details.federal credit unionContact us at www.baylandsfcu.org or 1-888-843-2520!NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSAUGUST2011 13