Senior Chief Petty Officer Fernando Balla was nominated by his brother-in-law John Laing, who had the following to say about him: “I am proud to nominate my brother-in-law, Fernando Plaza Balla Jr. I have watched Fernando go from a Boot E1 to Senior Chief E8 in his over 22 years of Navy service. He is a loving father, husband, brother, son and epitomizes what a US Navy sailor should strive to be! He was recently assigned as the Command Senior Chief for the USS Vicksburg CG69, a top assignment for any career enlisted sailor! He makes his family and friends proud for all the hard work and sacrifice he makes to service our nation!”
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, FERNANDO!