The Navy Information Operations Command Whidbey Island earned the title of Outstanding Unit Award for the fifth consecutive year from Association of Old Crows.

The AOC is an organization for those with common interests in electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum management operations, cyber electromagnetic activities, information operations and other information-related capabilities.

The command earned the award for its electronic warfare and signals intelligence support to Naval air and surfaces Forces deployed worldwide. Sailors have been deployed throughout the world in support of the local electronic attack and fleet air reconnaissance squadrons and aboard carriers.

Cryptologic Technician Techncial 1st Class Chad Verbitsky was also awarded with the prestigious AOC’s Technical Analyst of the Year. Verbitsky competed with the best analysts representing each of the joint forces. He was recognized for his work in the Mobile Quick Look, leading 14 personnel while deployed for 202 days and also for his work in the signals analysis lab.

Cmdr. Dominic Lovello, the unit’s commanding officer, and Verbitsky traveled to Washington D.C., this month to accept the command and analyst awards in person at the 51st Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention. The convention was attended by more than 1,300 participants who were representing 95 different organizations.