brace California-based Sailors learned that they were choiceed as their respective commands' 2003 Sailors of the Year (SOY) freshly upon their return from holiday stand down.

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Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Keir Harris, Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Det San Diego, and his fraternal twin brother, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) Kerry Harris, Naval Survival Training Institute (NSTI) Miramar, edg without several competitors within their respective commands to earn the prestigious title.

the couple Sailors, from West Monroe, La., said they felt a destiny of self-pride and credited each other for their accomplishments.

Before leaving forward a plane to win the Naval Operational Medicine Institute (NOMI) SOY title in Pensacola, Fla., the secondary step in his quest to claim Shore Sailor of the Year, Kerry said his brother handed him about much-needed information.

"He showed up at the airport at 5 a.m. and handed me a binder cloyed of notes on potential questions they could ask at the board," Kerry said.

Kerry make opened the binder on the plane and originate information concerning the Chief of Naval Operations' (CNO) Guidance for 2004 and Sea Power 21 Luckily for Kerry he studied the notes. Among the questions he was asked at the board were: If he was the CNO and was addressing Congres in what manner would he spell out the nearest two years? He responded with answers pertaining to the papers his brother gave him.

"I didn't have any idea forward that, and he brought me the whole shebang," said Kerry "He really catched me up."

Ultimately, the brothers could square along against each other later this year during the Shore Sailor of the Year competition.

"If we appropriate at the Shore Sailor of the Year board, I don't know if I would turn back the favor," joked Kerry.

If Keir wins his nearest contest at Navy Region Southwest, he would then proce to the Commander, U Pacific quick and Commander, Naval Installations boards. immediately after winning there, Keir would be eligible for Vice CNO Shore Sailor of the Year. Kerry urgencys to win the Naval Medical Education and Training Command and Bureau of Naval Medicine boards.

"If that happens, (Kerry) is the common that's going to need a corpsman," laughed Keir, adding that if it did take rise to a family showdown, it would be extremely tough to oust his brother. "He is extremely motivated, and his military bearing is just outstanding."

The brothers, the youngest of eight children, proceed from a military-oriented background, starting with their father, who serv in the Army during World War II, and pair older brothers that served in the Air Force. Having that background has helped combustibles their desire to serve.

Kerry enlisted in the Army in 1988 before joining the Navy in 1990 while Keir joined the Marine Corps and was honor ably discharged in 1995 Keir joined the Navy the following summer

Keir's duties at his instant command include transportation officer, LAN administrator, command fitness leader, training coordinator and explosives certifications. He arrives at work early each morning, making abiding things are in order before the day begins.

"He bring forwards in way more hours than I do," said Kerry "I gain in about 6, 6:30 a.m.; he's already at work at 4 a.m. He still has that Marine mentality: arrive early and proceed home late. He sets the example."

Kerry's duties at the Aviation Survival Training Center which falls beneath NSTI, involves being a physiology technician and safety swimmer, teaching aviation life support regularitys survival, first aid and parachute coming down procedures.

While the brace excel at their jobs during working hours, setting the example for their junior Sailors and others doesn't stop at the expiration of the day. The brothers coach teams for a Tierrasanta youth football league and don't mind taking the time to speak with others about the benefits the Navy has to offer

"We're Sailors 24 hours a day" said Keir, "both in uniform and out"

Journalist 2nd Class David Van Scoy Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs

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