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Supply Officer William Bossert, LTJG and  Chief Commissaryman Lyle M. Worden, CSCA, accept Ney Award from RADM John Crumpaker, Chief of BUSANDA. at Memorial Coliseum in Portland , Oregon, August 10, 1964.
Commanding Officer Glenn  P. Barney, LCDR and Supply Officer William Bossert, LTJG on messdecks behind salad bar.
The Secretary of the Navy stated in NAVACT #3......"My most hearty congratulations to the 1964 winners in gaining this recognition and demonstrating outstanding ability in food preparation and service....."
CINCPACFLT stated, "I wish to extend congratulations to all hands of USS Tracer for achieving this years coveted NEY Award crown for the most outstanding general mess afloat in the Small Mess category.  Your excellence in food service and management reflects commendable ship spirit.  WELL DONE!"


1964 NEY AWARD
Each member of the Commissary Unit received the below wallet sized "Special Citation" card facsimile signed by Chief, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, John Crumpacker, RADM and hand signed on the back by our skipper, Glenn P. Barney LCDR