Flying Cross Nominees

[Captain Talbot]

For any Star Fleet Officer who, while serving in any capacity with Star Fleet of the UFP, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in space combat.


CPT Augerson
CDR Savar
2Lt Flint

Good Job defending the Gamma Orionis Sector Block!!

[FLTCAPT Savar]

I am honored to be nominated, sir!

[AUGERSON U.S.M.C. (Ret)]

Thank you sir for the nomination. Im honored to be serving with such great Starfleet Officer.... Again thanks for having me apart of your team and Division.

Cpt Augurson
81st MACO XO
1stSgt USMC Retired

[Anomalous Life Form]

I am humbled by this nomination sir. I echo Capt Augurson's sentiments in that it is a great honor to serve as part of "The Lucky 7th."

OORAH 7TH MD!

[Morgan Shackelford]

I like these nominations, but quite frankly I think there needs to be some specifics on what act or acts prompted these gentlemen to be nominated.

We all play, and we're all fairly good players, and these awards should be for something extraordinary. Otherwise it cheapens the value of the medal. I think all of the gentlemen listed are outstanding people, who work hard, put fleet first, help out whenever they are asked, and otherwise contribute in their own unique ways - but is that any more than anyone else who wears the 7th Fleet insignia?

That being said, I didn't come into the thread to rain on the parade. I simply think that the FA, DC, and COS would look at this and want specifics. If I were in their shoes, my response would be 'Outstanding nominations. So, what'd they do?'

I cannot speak to Mr. Flint, Mr. Talbot, or Mr. Augurson. Though I have flown with you all and find you to be some of the most outstanding players and people I have known in 6+ years of MMO gaming, there is no single act that sticks out in mind from the three of you to which I could personally give specific details worthy of the Flying Cross. If anyone else can, I look forward to reading about the exploits.

However, where Mr. Savar is concerned -

Date: Mid June, 2010
Location: Infected STF

A group consisting of myself, Mr. Hanson, Mr. Hau, Mr. Augurson, and Mr. Savar warped in to the Infected STF with the aim of completing the mission for Mr. Hau's Science Officer Alt. The mission went as it tends to always go, the group being outstanding and we fought our way to the Borg Queen in short time and with little difficulty.

However, as those of you who have attempted it are aware, the Queen is an incredibly difficult and taxing encounter that generally takes several attempts and has no gaurantee of success under any circumstances. Our first two attempts on this particular run met with full party wipes. On the third attempt, the Queen slowly whittled down the group until only one of us was left standing - Mr. Savar. The Borg Queen had a shade less than 10% health left, and over the course of the next two minutes the 4 deceased party members watched as Mr. Savar utilized nearly every skill, consumable, and kit action to not only keep himself alive under incredible damage strikes from the Queen, but ultimately bring her down and thereby complete the mission for the group.

It was an amazing display of skill that I distinctly remember here two months later. Definitely extraordinary.

Now, as this was a ground action, it may be more appropriate for this to be a nomination for the Silver Star for Mr. Savar rather than the Flying Cross. I leave it up to the admiralty, and I am certain if asked that other members of the group have recollection of the actions that day.

[AUGERSON U.S.M.C. (Ret)]

Capt Sparrow Sir, I must say that I truly agree with your comments. I just have one issue sir, MajGen Talbot has taken the time to recognized some individual that he felt was worthy of such an award. As one of those individual I feel that you should have send the General a PM about your issue, so that the ones that he nominated didn’t feel so cheap. The thing sir, it was just a nomination, we didn’t get the award.

What confuse me more, is that after all this time you have decided to take this opportunity to recognized Mr. Savar, Sir June is almost two months ago. Capt Sparrow thanks for addressing that I was a member of that team. I can not say that I recall that mission since I have completed many. I m honored to say that most of the member of 7th fleet that have completed any STF “Cpt Augurson” was there.

I have log on every day since I’ve been a member, never miss one. I have seen people do amazing things, however I’m not a flag offer therefore I can not write such a recommendation. I have seen Starfleet officer give all there time to work with others. Capt Sir, as I continue to grow among my fellow Starfleet officer, I truly hope that we will use better “TACT” when addressing issue.


Cpt Augurson
81st MACO XO
1stSgt USMC Retired.

[Morgan Shackelford]

My apologies, Mr. Augurson. I certainly did not intend to make you, or anyone else, feel cheap. None of you are.

I certainly understand these are just nominations. The truth is, I would love to see everyone on that list get something. I simply wish to strengthen the position of all 4 nominees, not weaken them. If we are going to go to the flag staff with nominations for something like this, there should definitely be some kind of account of specific act or acts. That kind of information helps make a much stronger case for actually being awarded the medal, and not just nominated.

As to why I have not proposed Savar before now, it's simply the same reason you feel that you yourself can't write a recommendation for it: I am not a flag officer, either.

I dunno. Maybe I'm just an asshole. I am at the office right now. I'll talk to you guys in vent when I get home or otherwise make another post here later.

[AUGERSON U.S.M.C. (Ret)]

Sir, I really enjoy working with you and really love the time and mission that we have done together. Im a old dog, I just love having something to say. I truly understand and agree with you. I look forward to our conversation this afternoon. I love you man!!!!!!!!!!

Cpt Augurson
81st MACO XO
1stSgt USMC Retired

[Anomalous Life Form]

I just wanted to chime in here and state for the record that, I am not only cheap, but also easy.

EDIT TO ADD: It's refreshing to see this sort of stuff being worked out in an adult manner. Yet, another reason why I love this Fleet!

[.Belladonna]

Congrats on the nominations

[Cleo Mavendorf]

Congrats on the nominations all...now to stir things up a bit...I'm a bit unclear as to how and who can nominate officers for awards...I myself can think of several occasions in game where certain officers stepped in and performed actions I would consider noteworthy (Mr Augerson going toe to toe with the Borg Queen with a batleth, Mr Kelly destroying a cube by ramming it as he was about to go down ect)...but I'm completely unsure how I would nominate them for an award...or even what award I'd nominate them for...perhaps the command needs to come up with a policy here? Just my confused and often annoying 2 cents...

[Anomalous Life Form]

I think that there are enough former military folks in positions of authority within the Fleet who can take from that experience and iron this out. When all else fails, use established military guidelines.

My earlier posts were made at work and I didn't have time to put a lot into them but I just wanted to say that while I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this nomination, I do not think I should receive this award. I have not done anything other than my job and sloppily at that. I certainly have done nothing even close to what has been described as to the actions of the other nominees.

[Fleet Admiral E. Fortin]

Excellent discussion, I want to be clear on this anyone within the fleet can make a nomination for a medal or award if they themselves witness actions beyond the call of duty. Just pm your nomination to your superior give reasons, dates, times, it will be passed up the food chain for review and discussion. We model ourselves like the real military there is a chain of command this is how we maintain discipline and structure within the fleet any questions pm myself, Vanwormer, Lang or Talbot.

FA Fortin

[mbrwn2003]

Cheers congrats proud to serve with all of you.

[Admiral Van Wormer]

Gentlemen,

Policy is what COMSEVENTHFLEET stated above.

1. Anyone may submit another officer for an award.
2. Memo by PM to YOUR chian of Command with date, mission specifics, and specifics of action to be recognized.
3. PM MEMO TO YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND. DO NOT POST ON WEB PAGE!
4. CoC will review and take action on the proposed award.
5. If an award is authorized, cognizant authority will be directed to make the proper announcement on the web page.

Questions or comments? PM me.

CoS