ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY-2017 MARINE CORPS AWARDS FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE BOARD RESULTS
Date Signed: 2/13/2018 | MARADMINS Number: 104/18
MARADMINS : 104/18
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MARADMIN 104/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY-2017 MARINE CORPS AWARDS FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE BOARD RESULTS//
REF/A/MSGID: MCO 1650.61//
REF/B/MSGID: MARADMIN 496/16//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 1650.61, MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS AND LOGISTICS AWARDS PROGRAM//
REF B IS MARADMIN 595/17, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SCHEDULE AND SUBMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE FY17 MARINE CORPS AWARDS FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE//
POC/JOHN E. FREITAG/MGYSGT/UNIT: HQMC IL, LPC-3 EMAIL: JOHN.FREITAG@USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-7114//
POC/REGINALD E. THOMAS/CAPT/UNIT: HQMC IL, LPC-3 EMAIL: REGINALD.E.THOMAS2@USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-7132//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics is pleased to announce the results for the FY-2017 Marine Corps Awards for Logistics Excellence.  This event recognizes the achievements of the Corps top performing logisticians and organizations during the 2017 fiscal year.  The following individuals and units will be recognized at the Pentagon on 22 March, 2018 by the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.  Additionally, all awardees will be invited by the Marine Corps Association and Foundation to attend the Logistics Excellence Awards Dinner, hosted by Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCAF).
  1.a.  The First Lieutenant Travis Manion Marine Corps Officer Logistician of the Year is Capt Joshua B. Kelly, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.
  1.b.  The Marine Corps Enlisted Logistician of The Year is GySgtJoseph A. Moreno, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, Marine Raider Support Group, Marine Forces Special Operations Command.
  1.c.  The Marine Corps Civilian Logistician of the Year is Mr. Chad C. Hildebrandt, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Marine Corps Installations Command.
  1.d.  The Marine Corps Logistics Organization/Team of the Year (Large Unit) is Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve.
  1.e.  The Marine Corps Logistics Organization/Team of the Year (Small Unit) is Task Force Spartan, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Marine Forces Central Command.
  1.f.  The Marine Corps Logistics Organization of the Year for Innovation is Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Forces Command.
2.  Congratulations to all of the awardees, Marines, civilian Marines, and units who were nominated.  The nominations received were truly exceptional and the competition was extraordinarily strong.  Your individual and organizational achievements continue to reflect the highest standards of logistics excellence.
3.  No later than 20 February 2018, commands are responsible for ensuring that their respective individual awardees submit an official photo and point of contact information to include name, rank, email address, and work phone number along with all other correspondence via email to the IandL organizational mailbox at IandL_Award_Nominations@usmc.mil.  Additionally, the sender will courtesy copy this messages points of contact via email.  Ensure the subject line identifies the nomineesfull name, rank, and award.
  3.a.  HQMC will provide funding for (2) command representatives per Award category.  Spouses of individual awardees are authorized to travel as well.
  3.b.  No later than 20 February 2018, the Marine Corps LogisticsOrganizations/Teams of the year must submit primary point of contact information that represents the organization/team.  Additionally, the sender will submit the organization/team alpha roster to include name and rank along with all other correspondence via email to the organizational mailbox at IandL_Award_Nominations@usmc.mil and courtesy copy this messages points of contact via email.  Ensure the subject line identifies the organization/teams full name and award.
4.  The subsequent Logistics Excellence Awards Dinner hosted by MCAF will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202 on 22 March 2018.  A no-host cocktail hour will begin at 1800, with dinner served at 1900.  Event attire is civilian informal (Coat and Tie) for attendees, Service Alphas with ribbons or equivalent for other services, speakers and awardees.  Attendees must make reservations via the Marine CorpsAssociation website at www.mca-marines.org, Select Programs/Events and select Register/View Schedule of Events to register, or Contact Sarah Cohen at 703-640-0174 or email s.cohen@mca-marines.org.  HQMC IandL is not involved in the registration process; however, pleasecontact the POCs listed in this message for assistance in the eventany issues should arise.
5.  Release authorized By BGen (Sel) K. D. Reventlow, Assistant DeputyCommandant, Installations and Logistics (LP).//