Commander Submarine Force United States Atlantic Fleet

 takes pleasure in commending

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN SECOND CLASS

FRANK K. CONTRERAS

UNITED STATES NAVY

for services as set forth in the following

CITATION

For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as the leader and teacher of a highly successful Bible study program in USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39) from September 1991 to April 1993.  Petty Officer Contreras consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner, displaying commendatory dedication and superior leadership in organizing study sessions, encouraging participation, and showing respect for the diversity of belief of his shipmates.  He contributed significantly to the morale and spiritual life of the command both in port and underway.  Petty Office Contreras' exceptional professional abilities, initiative and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

H. G. CHILES, Jr.

Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy

Commander Submarine Force

U. S. Atlantic Fleet