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WASHINGTON, May 20, 2016 /Standard Newswire/ -- Congressman J. Randy Forbes was selected by the Navy League of the United States as the 2016 recipient of the Robert M. Thompson Award for Outstanding Civilian Leadership. Forbes received this award in recognition of his unwavering support of our men and women in uniform and his significant contributions towards strengthening the U.S. Navy through his work as Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee.
The certificate of recognition, which was presented to Congressman Forbes today by the Navy League, reads, in part: "His dedicated and outstanding efforts to maintaining powerful naval forces and ensuring that our Sailors and Marines have the tools they need to complete their missions reflect great credit upon him and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Navy and the Navy League of the United States."
Upon receiving the award, Congressman Forbes said: "My greatest obligation as I serve in Congress is ensuring that our heroes are the best equipped and best trained, so that they never find themselves in a fair fight. I am both humbled and honored to receive the same award as great advocates for the U.S. Navy like Carl Vinson and John C. Stennis. As a Member of Congress, I take very seriously the Constitutional command to "provide and maintain a Navy." America is a maritime nation, and the ability of our Navy and Marine Corps to project power overseas is a cornerstone of our national security. That is why I will continue to fight for our Sailors and Marines and to ensure that our seapower and projection forces are sized, resourced, postured, and maintained to meet the missions we ask of them."
Named after the Father of the Navy League, the Robert M. Thompson Award was established in 1957 to recognize inspirational individuals who have been vigilant in maintaining America's maritime strength. This award is selected by the Navy League Sea Services Awards Board consisting of distinguished former leaders of the Navy and Marine Corps and chaired for the 39th year by former Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf, II.
The Navy League was founded in 1902 and serves as a voice for the sea service members and their families to inform Congress and the American public of the importance of strong sea services. To learn more about the Navy League, click here.
