Cmdr. Matthew J. Ostrye received the Meritorious Service Medal for his distinguished service at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest from April 2019 to May 2025.
Ostrye’s leadership directly contributed to the successful repair and delivery of 30 Navy and Marine Corps aircraft by a workforce of more than 4,700 military and civilian personnel.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ostrye spearheaded the development of the command’s Contact Tracing Team, enabling the readiness center to exceed production goals by nearly 10%.
As a test pilot in the E-2/C-2 program, Ostrye flew over 1,130 hours in 320 sorties.
The award was presented on behalf of the President of the United States by Rear Adm. J.B. Hornbuckle, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, in recognition of Ostrye’s superior performance, professional excellence and 20 years of devoted service to the Navy.
