R 171655Z FEB 17
MARADMIN 086/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY 2016 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 496/16, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SCHEDULE AND SUBMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE FY16 MARINE CORPS AWARDS FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE//
POC/JOHN E. FREITAG/MGYSGT/UNIT: HQMC IL, LPC-3//
EMAIL: JOHN.FREITAG(AT)USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-7114//
POC/REGINALD E. THOMAS/CAPT/UNIT: HQMC IL, LPC-3//
EMAIL: REGINALD.E.THOMAS2(AT)USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-7132//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics is pleased to announce the results for the Fiscal Year 2016 Marine Corps Awards for Logistics Excellence.  This event recognizes the achievements of the Corps top performing Logisticians and Organizations during the 2016 Fiscal Year.  The following individuals and units will be recognized at the Pentagon on 23 March, 2017 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 AssociationAnd Foundation (MCAAF).
1.a.  The First Lieutenant Travis Manion Marine Corps Officer Logistician of the year is Capt Sean R. Wetherill, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific.
1.b.  The Marine Corps Enlisted Logistician of the year is GySgt Hunter B. Jones, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, Marine Raider Support Group, Marine Forces Special Operations Command.
1.c.  The Marine Corps Civilian Logistician of the year is Robert W. Broussard, 1st Supply Battalion, Logistics Regiment-15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific.
1.d.  The Marine Corps Logistics organization/team of the year (large unit) is Combat Logistic Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Command.
1.e.  The Marine Corps Logistics Organization/Team of the year (small unit) is Task Force Al Asad, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Marine Forces Central Command.
1.d.  The Marine Corps Logistics Organization of the year for innovation is 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1 Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Forces Pacific.
2.  Congratulations to all of the awardees, and to all 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 2017, 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 IL organizational mailbox at i(and)l_award_nominations(at)usmc.mil.  Additionally, the sender will courtesy copy this message points of contact via email.  Ensure the subject line identifies the nominees full name, rank, and award.
3.a.  No later than 20 February 2017, the Marine Corps Logistics Organizations/Teams of the year must submit a primary point of contact information that will represent 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 i(and)l_award_nominations(at)usmc.mil and courtesy copy this message points of contact via email.  Ensure the subject line identifies the organization/team full name and award.
4.  The subsequent logistics excellence awards dinner hosted by MCAAF will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202 on 23 March 2017.  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 (A) with ribbons or equivalent for other services for speakers and awardees.  Attendees must make reservations via the Marine Corps Association 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(at)mca-marines.org.  HQMC IL is not involved in the registration process, however, please contact the POCS listed in this message for assistance in the event any issues should arise.
5.  Release authorized by LtGen M. G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics.//