Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Shawn Forbes – a sailor serving in the United States Navy – has helped many people achieve success through missions abroad and volunteer opportunities at home. He was named one of the Navy’s 2011 Recruiters of the Year.

Forbes is an Orcas Island native. Driven by a sense of duty to join the Navy Reserve in 1994, he knew it was time to take the next step by becoming active duty in 2001, following the events of Sept. 11.  Wanting to serve on a tight knit team in the thick of the action, Forbes chose a career in Explosive Ordnance Disposal – one of the four special warfare groups that include the Navy SEALs.

Forbes has served in numerous deployments around the world. Now he focuses on recruiting the next generation of members of the Naval Special Warfare / Naval Special Operations communities.

The recruiter of the year award recognizes the most accomplished and successful recruiters across the country.

This award adds to Forbes’ collection that includes the Bronze Star Medal, five Navy Achievement Medals, a Combat Action Ribbon, and more.