Novi native selected as ‘Sailor of the Year’ finalist
Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 1st Class Jeffrey Jorgensen, a Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Sailor of the Year finalist assigned to the Naval Air Technical Training Center, poses for a portrait at NETC Headquarters in Pensacola, Fla., on May 6, 2026. NETC’s mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and battle-ready warfighters. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Austen Hunter McClain)
Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 1st Class Jeffrey Jorgensen, a Novi native, was selected as a Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Sailor of the Year finalist for 2025. Jorgensen was nominated over sailors from across the entire NETC domain on Jan. 30.
The NETC Sailor of the Year program was established to recognize enlisted personnel who significantly contribute to the command’s mission, enhance the command’s image in the community, or conduct themselves in a manner that reflects credit upon the command and the United States Navy.
The award is presented by Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander of NETC.
Multi-faceted leader
Jorgensen earned his nomination from the Naval Air Technical Training Center, where he currently serves as leading petty officer (LPO), student control LPO and AWS acoustic course supervisor.
In these roles, he ensures high-quality technical training for more than 30 instructors and 460 students. Jorgensen implemented several training improvements that impact approximately 18,000 students annually and contribute to a 98% graduation rate.
“By training thousands of Sailors at Naval Air Technical Training Center, Petty Officer Jorgensen is passing along his standard of excellence and sending it out to the entire fleet,” Huffman said. “He is dedicated to service and has answered the call to action many times around the world.
“AWS1 Jorgensen is setting the standard for the entire NETC team.”
