Kidd is the first Sailor to earn a Gold Award in Congressional Awards' twenty year history. She received the award at a Capitol ceremony attended by members of Congress and senior Navy leadership. The Congressional Award is designed to promote initiative, achievement and excellence among youth. Only 17 individuals nationwide are receiving the award this year. New Environmental Courses Offered Two new environmental quality sampling courses, developed by Naval Sea Systems Command, the Civil Engineering Corps Officers School, and the Chief of Naval Operations' Environmental Training Branch, are now available to Navy environmental specialists.
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