Navy Information Operations Command Texas, NIOC Texas

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To close out Navy Spiritual Readiness Month, Sailors from NIOC Texas participated in a joint service 3-mile hike organized by NIOC Texas Chaplain Lt. Christopher Wagner.

Soldiers, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines, from local units joined NIOC Texas Sailors for the event, coming together to focus on connection, reflection, and resilience. Throughout the hike, participants broke out into small groups to discuss key spiritual readiness topics, share perspectives, and strengthen bonds across services. The event highlighted the importance of taking time to reflect, support one another, and build inner strength alongside physical readiness.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make this a meaningful conclusion to Spiritual Readiness Month. The collaboration, thoughtful discussion, and camaraderie on display reinforced the importance of spiritual readiness as a key component of overall mission readiness.

NAVIFOR Announces Winners of First Information Warfare Battle ‘E’ Awards SUFFOLK, Va. – The Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) command announced the winners of the first 2025 Information Warfare (IW) Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) awards, recognizing commands that have demonstrated sustained, superior performance and strengthened warfighting readiness in the IW dom...

It is with immense pride that we announce that Navy Information Operations Command Texas (NIOC TX) has been selected as the inaugural 2025 Information Warfare Battle Efficiency Award (Battle “E”) Winner for the MAJCOM West Category! 🏆

As one of the top IW commands, this prestigious recognition highlights our sustained superior performance, mission readiness, and our unwavering commitment to excellence across all domains. This achievement showcases our Competence, Uniformity, Balanced, and Selfless way of life here at NIOC TX. It also demonstrates our collective strength, dedication, and the culture of excellence that drives us every day.

Congratulations to all the hard-working Sailors, civilians, and contractors at NIOC TX for your dedication and relentless pursuit of operational superiority!

NIOC Texas conducted its monthly all-hands call last Friday to facilitate training and formally recognize exceptional Sailors and civilians across the command.

Awards Presented:
Civilian Performer of the Quarter: Yolanda Reyes

Joint Service Commendation Medals: PO1 Joshua Walker and PO2 Kyler Palmer

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals: PO1 Kevinclinton Enriquez, PO2 Ieann Morales Vega, PO2 Mya Gallagher, PO2 Meadow Troche, and PO3 Reena Jarrett

In addition to the awards presented, PO3 Reena Jarrett and PO2 Jackson Waldron were frocked to the next pay grade.

These recognitions reflect the professionalism and competence demonstrated across the command. Please help us congratulate all awardees and frocked Sailors!

Also, in support of Spiritual Readiness Month, the command chaplain and military and family life counselor addressed the command on stress management and the role of spiritual readiness.

Finally, Cmdr. Cameron Thomas, NIOC Texas executive officer, led the command in a discussion on leadership principles.

Last Friday, NIOC Texas proudly held a promotion ceremony at Lackland Air Force Base, celebrating 14 Sailors who advanced to the next pay grade.

Surrounded by family, friends, and Shipmates, each Sailor was frocked and recognized for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. The strong turnout was a powerful reminder that promotions are not achieved alone, they are earned with the support of those who stand beside us every day.

Congratulations to all who were promoted—well deserved!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our all-hands Army-Navy Game last Friday, 12 Dec. From the spirited rivalries to the shared camaraderie, it was a great reminder of what it means to be part of this team both on and off the field.

A special highlight of the day was recognizing our Sailors of the Year. Five outstanding Sailors were presented with plaques for their performance, leadership, and dedication:

Sailor of the Year Honorees:
• PO1 Scott McLaughlin – Sea Senior Sailor of the Year
• PO1 Corey Clifton – Shore Senior Sailor of the Year
• PO2 Andrew Vernon – Sea Junior Sailor of the Year
• PO2 Delia Martinez – Shore Junior Sailor of the Year
• PO3 Austin King – Shore Bluejacket of the Year

Congratulations to all of our awardees and thank you to every Sailor, Soldier, family member, and friend who joined us.

On 4 September 2025, CAPT Kenny Smith and Chief Petty Officer Rydzinski accepted the 2024 DoW Su***de Prevention Award on behalf of Navy Information Operations Command Texas (NIOC TX) from the Deputy Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness, Dr. Merlynn Carson. NIOC TX was recognized across the entire Navy as an example of innovative su***de prevention efforts through its establishment of their Su***de Prevention Peer Advocacy program. This program leverages command Sailors in active su***de prevention and intervention, providing them additional training and harnessing their innate compassion for their Shipmates.

Last Friday was all about competition and camaraderie as NIOC Texas hit the field for our CUBS’ Cup! (formerly the Captain’s Cup) Sailors from various departments faced off in a relay race, planks, bench press, push-ups, and squats. They brought the energy and gave it everything they had.

When the dust settled, 30 Department took home the overall win! 🏆

Big shoutout to everyone who came out, pushed themselves, and cheered on their Shipmates. Events like this aren’t just about fitness, they build teamwork, pride, and a stronger NIOC Texas.

“GO NIOC TX CUBS!”