Nicole was nominated by Tad:
Nicole is an extremely accomplished sailor and leader. She always excels in her duties in the military on top of being a fantastic wife and mother to two amazing kids. She has deployed all over the world in her 12 years of active duty. In 2011 she was accommodated for saving the life of a fellow sailor who had become unresponsive during a run, she provided CPR until first responders could arrive. She has always put her junior sailors first to ensure their well being and mentoring them to succeed in their careers. We are extremely proud of her and her accomplishments as well as her dedication to the Navy and our family.