By Lt. j.g. Mike Floyd
VP-5 Public Affairs Officer
Last month, the “Mad Foxes” of VP- 5, were officially nominated by Capt. Sean Liedman, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11, and Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, for the Secretary of Defense Phoenix Award (Small Field-Level Category).
The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in weapon system and military equipment maintenance within the Department of Defense.