031635Z APR 17
MARADMIN 162/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/MARINE CORPS 2016 GEICO MILITARY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  I am pleased to announce the Marine Corps recipients of the 2016 GEICO Military Service Awards, recognizing one active duty enlisted member from each military service and one member from the Reserve/National Guard components for outstanding contributions to the civilian and/or military community in the areas of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Fire Safety and Fire Prevention, and Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention.
2.  Marine Corps award recipients are:
     A.  2016 GEICO military service award:  Lance Corporal Lawrence D. Lucy, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.  Lance Corporal Lucys selection is based on his contributions to Fire Safety and Fire Prevention within the military and civilian communities.
     B.  Reserve/National Guard components 2016 GEICO military service award:  Gunnery Sergeant Jose T. Montoya, Headquarters Battery, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Fort Worth, TX.  Gunnery Sergeant Montoyas selection is based on his contributions to Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention.
3.  Award recipients will be recognized at the 2016 GEICO Military Service Awards ceremony to be held in Washington, DC during April 2017.  Administrative and logistical information will be provided separately by GEICO.
4.  All nominees are commended for the significant contributions they made towards their civilian and military communities in 2016.  Congratulations to all for a job well done!
5.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General James B. Laster, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//