February 10, 2026

Mississippi Presents Annual Golden Stick Award

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Members of the Mississippi council posing at a community event

Mississippi Council President Joe Mercado presented the Golden Stick award to LTJG Blake Allen Sebring, USN, during a winging ceremony in the chapel onboard NAS Meridian, Jan. 30. The Golden Stick is awarded to the student with the highest composite score during training and sponsored by the Missis­sippi Council of the Navy League. Bravo Zulu!