Mofford wins top award

A 28-year-old sailor from St Vincent has won an award in recognition of her efforts during a course to prepare her for promotion in the Royal Navy.{{more}}

Leading Logistician Mishka Mofford was presented with the Worshipful Company of Inn holder’s prize during a ceremony held at the Defence Maritime Logistics School (DMLS) based at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall, UK. The award recognises Mishka as the student who achieved the highest professional assessment in a course qualifying her for promotion to her current position.

Her citation for the award reads: “Leading Logistician Mofford has extremely high standards and maintained a consistent sense of pride and determination throughout her advancement course. She stood out as one of the most dedicated and capable students and applied fully to absorbing the management skills set out for her role at sea. She continually impressed with her ability to take on extra tasking and her thirst to succeed.”

The former pupil of St Vincent Community College is now serving on board the Type 42 destroyer, HMS Manchester. There she is a part of a team that provides hospitality and accommodation services.

Mishka said: “Hard work certainly brings success. The experiences and knowledge that I have gained during my years in the Royal Navy, and being able to work so well with others, have certainly been among the highlights of my career so far.”

Although based at HMS Raleigh, the DMLS is part of the wider Defence College of Logistics and Personnel Administration, and provides training to all Officers and Ratings of the Logistics specialisation, including catering services, supply chain and personnel administration. In addition to providing training to the Royal Navy, the DMLS trains members of the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and the Sea Cadet Corps.