Frontwave Credit Union was awarded Credit Union of the Year for 2020 by the Department of the Navy on August 10, 2021, at the Defense Credit Union Council Annual Conference in Naples, FL.
Presented annually, the award recognizes on-base financial institutions that provide extraordinary service. This year’s award recognized Frontwave for the distinguished service and financial education it provides to Marines, Sailors and civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
“It’s an honor to be recognized once again for our passion for serving the military and our Members’ financial needs,” said Bill Birnie, President/CEO of Frontwave Credit Union. “Frontwave has been serving the Marines, Sailors and civilians aboard Camp Pendleton for nearly 70 years – and our commitment to their financial success remains as strong as ever.”
This is the fifth time in the last seven years that Frontwave has been honored by the Department of the Navy for its service to Marines and Sailors, having won Credit Union of the Year in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and now 2020.
(From left to right) U.S. Marines Corps Asst. Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, SES William H. Roberts presented the Credit Union of the Year award to Frontwave Director of Community Development and Chief Warrant Officer (USMC-Ret.) Chip Dykes.