AWARDS UPDATE
Date Signed: 6/20/2018 | MARADMINS Number: 339/18
MARADMINS : 339/18
R 201830Z JUN 18
MARADMIN 339/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/AWARDS UPDATE//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMMA/07Apr17//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/DOD/21Dec16//
REF/C/MSGID:CMC/MCO/09FEB2015//
NAR/REF A IS NAVMC 2922, MARINE CORPS UNIT AWARDS MANUAL.  REF B IS
DOD 1348.33I, DOD MILITARY DECORATIONS AND AWARDS PROGRAM.  REF C IS
MCO P1020.34G W/CH 1-5 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS.
POC/O. SAINTVILME/SGT/HQMC MMMA/-/TEL:703-784-9206 EMAIL:  ORLICHEMIC.SAINTVILME@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 082/18.
2.  The following unit awards are authorized and will be incorporated in ref (a).
2.a.  Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA)
2.a.1.  Hq, United States Forces-Afghanistan
National Support Element                             16Nov16-15Nov17
2.a.2.  Hq, Special Operations Joint Task
Force-Afghanistan                                    04Jun16-03Jun17
2.a.3.  Hq, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan/
Deputy Chief of Staff Security Assistance            01Jun16-31May17
2.a.4.  Hq, Special Operations Joint Task Force-
Operation Inherent Resolve                           26Nov16-17May17
2.a.5.  National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency      15Apr11-18Oct15
Note:  Per Ref (B), service units and individuals assigned to service units in support of these Joint organizations are not eligible for the JMUAs listed above (2.a.1 - 2.a.5).  Only those members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were present at the time and directly participated in the service or achievement for 30 days or more or for the period cited if less than 30 days, are authorized to wear the JMUA ribbon.  Personnel must be assigned and/or attached by official orders to the joint unit or task force headquarters receiving the JMUA.  Local Commanders may waive, on an individual basis, the 30-day minimum time requirement for individuals (reserve personnel on active duty and TDY and/or TAD personnel) who, in the purview of the Commander, contributed directly to the achievement cited, and were assigned on official orders to the awarded unit during the approved time frames.
2.b.  Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)
2.b.1.  3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade              10Nov13-01Dec13
Additional units approved for participation:
  3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade
      Det, III Marine Headquarters Group
      Det, 4th Marine Regiment
      MAG 36 (-)
      Det, MACG-18
      Det, MALS-36
      Det, MWHS-1
      Det, MWSS-172
      Det, VMGR-152
      Det, VMGR-352
      Det, VMM-262
      CLR-3(-)
      CLR-4(-)
      Det, 31st MEU
  Patrol Squadron 26 (USN)
  Patrol Squadron 62 (USN)
  CTF-70, USS George Washington (USN)
Additional civilians approved for participation:
  Civ Cato, Matisia N.     Civ Pennington, Edward J.
  Civ Freed, Robert G.
2.b.2.  SPMAGTF-Southern Command Marine Forces South 01Feb16-30Nov16 Additional personnel approved for participation:
LCpl  Ada, Annapatric P.        Cpl   Kevan, Joshua W.
Sgt   Addison, David P.         LtCol Kidd, John F.
Cpl   Adlum, Peter F.           Cpl   Kim, Edward D.
LCpl  Agliam, Ryan S.           Cpl   Kirberg, Joseph D.
Sgt   Aguilera Jr, Manuel       PFC   Klinzing, Harold W.
Cpl   Aguirre, Kimberly         Sgt   Kowalski, Gregory J.
SSgt  Alegria III, Melvin D.    CWO2  Kuzelka, Robert D.
Cpl   Alejandro, Lawrence B.    Capt  Lantz, Stephen W.
Cpl   Alfaro, Nico P.           LtCol Larmon, Brietta L.
Capt  Anderson, Clayton K.      LCpl  Lashlee, Jacob A.
LCpl  Anderson, Eric J.         PO3   Lasky, Aidan J.
Lt    Anderson, Michael W.      Sgt   Lasky IV, James A.
Sgt   Anderson, Michael R.      Sgt   Latney Jr, Anthony K.
Capt  Anthenor, John            LCpl  Lemke, Brady W.
Sgt   Antle, Joseph T.          LCpl  Lemusarellano, Oscar
GySgt Aparicio, Jorge A.        MGySgt Levine, Yosef A.
Sgt   Arce, Andres M.           Cpl   Liggett, Sarah M.
Cpl   Arroyo, Steven H.         SSgt  Llamas, Refugio M.
Sgt   Avelaresvalle, Krissia I. Maj   Lowry, Jayden L.
SSgt  Avila, Julio A.           Sgt   Lucas, Allen J.
SSgt  Avila Jr, Pedro           Capt  Maa, Bradley B.
SSgt  Babij, Joshua P.          PO3   Macintosh, Mercedes D.
LCpl  Bacenet, Daniel A.        Cpl   Marshall, Andrew T.
GySgt Baena, Julian             Capt  Martens, Jonathan R.
Capt  Bailey, Lansing R.        SSgt  Martinez, Phillip M.
Sgt   Baker, Jordan T.          GySgt Matlat, Jason T.
Cpl   Barboza, Ivan A.          Cpl   Matschek, Anton C.
SSgt  Barnhard, Matt A.         Cpl   Maycox, Sean R.
Sgt   Barrios, Jason O.         Civ   Mayes, James
Sgt   Basir, Husain M.          Cpl   Mcclernon, Kevin M.
Sgt   Bauchspies, Codey W.      LCpl  Mcfadden, Cody D.
1stLt Beazley, Preston C.       LCpl  Mcgrath, Patrick S.
Sgt   Becker, Jordan D.         LCpl  Mckenzie, James F.
Sgt   Bell, Garrett M.          Cpl   Mclain, Matthew C.
PO1   Bennett, Michael C.       GySgt Mclain, Robert W.
Sgt   Benz Jr, Mark A.          GySgt Mcnulty, Kenneth A.
Cpl   Betancur, Michael         Cpl   Medina, Adam J.
Cpl   Blanco, Adrian            Sgt   Medina Alexander J.
LCpl  Blyar, Esteban A.         SSgt  Medlicott, Nicholas S.
LCpl  Bones, Damarko D.         Sgt   Mendoza, Rudy
GySgt Borland, Michael D.       Capt  Mitchell, Darren J.
MSgt  Bradbury, Walter H.       LCpl  Mojica, Raul G.
Lcpl  Brade, Colleen E.         Cpl   Montano, Kevin J.
MSgt  Brandon, Jeffrey T.       Cpl   Montescastillo, Christopher A.
Sgt   Brookbank, Tyler J.       Sgt   Moreno, Elena
Cpl   Bruce, Scott A.           LCpl  Muntean, Timothy J.
Sgt   Buczek, Aaron M.          SSgt  Murillo, Javier E.
SSgt  Bui, Thanh D.             Maj   Nashagh, Samar M.
Sgt   Bush, Bryan C.            Sgt   Natalia, Jacob A.
LCpl  Buterbaugh, Tyler A.      Capt  Nauta, Maxwell W.
Lt    Cagniart, Pierretienne C. LCpl  Ndeke, Joshua
Cpl   Camarena, Juan P.         Cpl   Neblina, Victor C.
Capt  Campbell, David K.        Sgt   Neuman, Aaron M.
Sgt   Campbell, Jordan D.       HM3   Newton, Darius T.
Sgt   Campbell III, Malvis C.   Cpl   Nieve, Devon B.
LCpl  Campos, Brandon           Cpl   Nims, William E.
Cpl   Cano, Christopher V.      RP3   Ojeda, Nicholas K.
Sgt   Cano, Fitzgerald S.       Sgt   Oneal, Ryan P.
Sgt   Caraballomoreno, Mario    Cpl   Ortega, Hector A.
Sgt   Carreon, Mark S.          SSgt  Palmertree II, David L.
LCpl  Castanedaaquino, Jose     LCpl  Passerini, Mark S.
LCpl  Castro, Matthew A.        CWO3  Payton, Brian M.
2ndLt Chang, Jonathan Y.        LCpl  Peltier, David L.
LCpl  Chorba, Stephen C.        PO3   Pena, Jose E.
Cpl   Clark, Nathan A.          Sgt   Perkins, Thomas F.
LCpl  Claytor, Malik J.         LCpl  Perry Jr, Arthur Y.
Sgt   Collins Jr, Jude M.       Cpl   Piedmont, Eugene B.
Sgt   Constanza, Mauricio H.    Capt  Pierson, Brian M.
LCpl  Coong, Huu M.             Maj   Piller, Douglas J.
Cpl   Correaslopez, Alex R.     Cpl   Platt, Zachary J.
Cpl   Cortes Jr, Ricardo M.     MSgt  Pojda, Stephen J.
SSgt  Cortez, Jose A.           Col   Prentice, Thomas E.
SSgt  Costa, Jesse R.           CWO2  Presnall, Michael W.
PO2   Crespo, Joseph D.         LCpl  Pruett, Samuel J.
PO1   Crockett, John C.         Maj   Pudol, Alexander B.
SSgt  Cross, William Z.         LCpl  Quinchucua, Luis E.
Cpl   Cruz, Karen J.            PO3   Quinones, Daniel
LCpl  Cruz, Joseph J.           SSgt  Ramirez, Matthew O.
Maj   Cummings, Clinton J.      Cpl   Ramos, Armando
Sgt   Cunningham, Nicholas J.   Sgt   Rangel, Ruben
Maj   Curcio, Stewart A.        Sgt   Reed, Shawn C.
Capt  Demore, Rebecca C.        Sgt   Reeves Jr, Shawn E.
Cpl   Dewberry, Ross H.         Sgt   Reyes, Gustavo
LCpl  Doherty, John J.          Capt  Riverahernadez, Jose A.
SSgt  Dorcelus, Vladimir        LCpl  Robledoavina, Cristian
Cpl   Drabek, Marcus L.         Maj   Rodriguez, Eric R.
SSgt  Drumsta, Matthew J.       MSgt  Rodriguez, Fermin I.
Sgt   Easton, Christopher W.    Sgt   Rodriguez, Oscar J.
Cpl   Elias, Paul G.            SSgt  Rogers, Patrick J.
GySgt English, Andrew J.        Cpl   Rojas, Joshua E.
SSgt  Escobedo, Daniel          Cpl   Romero, Garrett L.
Sgt   Esters, Adwin C.          CWO4  Rucobo, Norma P.
Cpl   Estevez, Sebastian        LCpl  Rudd, Michael D.
LCpl  Evans, Nicholas T.        Sgt   Russell Jr, Michael E.
LCpl  Everett, Michael J.       Maj   Ryan, Patrick J.
LCpl  Fackiener, Ian C.         Msgt  Saenzpesina, Ever
LCpl  Farmer, Daniel W.         Sgt   Salazar Jr, Gustavo
Cpl   Ferro, Ian G.             Capt  Sanchez, Kevin R.
Cpl   Fischer, Justin L.        LCpl  Sanchez, CesarG
LCpl  Forbus, Andrew M.         Cpl   Sanchezberrios, Ervin E.
Capt  Fossum, Jonathan R.       Sgt   Sandoval Abel A.
Cpl   Franklin, Demorris M.     SSgt  Santos II, Charles A.
Capt  French, Michael A.        Sgt   Sawick, Luke M.
LCpl  Gaines, Jacob D.          SgtMaj Schaffer, Wesley L.
GySgt Galvez, Garrick D.        1stLt Schultze, Corey D.
1stLt Garcia, Richard A.        SSgt  Segarra Jr, Melvin A.
Cpl   Garcia, Ruben A.          Cpl   Shin, Paul S.
Cpl   Garcia, Victor M.         Sgt   Shivar, William R.
Sgt   Garcia, Javier            Sgt   Sickles, Shane E.
SSgt  Garcia, Joshua J.         Cpl   Silva, Matthew A.
CWO2  Gatch III, Calvin F.      Sgt   Simmons, Andrew R.
Cpl   George, Aaron J.          LCpl  Simons, Cody A.
LCpl  Giboyeaux, David M.       Cpl   Simons, Tyler L.
PFC   Gleeson, Levi W.          LCpl  Skidmore, Tyler L.
Cpl   Glenn, Jarred B.          Cpl   Slivinski, Zachary D.
Cpl   Gomez, Ivan               MSgt  Smith Jr, Sylvester S.
SSgt  Gonzales, Domingo A.      GySgt Soper, Mitchell C.
PO2   Gordy, John F.            SSgt  Spellman, Dallas C.
Cpl   Gregory, Jesse D.         Sgt   Stanley, Adam P.
Cpl   Grey, Jacob D.            Maj   Steiner, Benjamin L.
Sgt   Guadron, Howard V.        MSgt  Stevens Jr, Linwood E.
Cpl   Guerra, Samuel E.         LCpl  Stewart, Jacob T.
SSgt  Guerra III, Jose          SSgt  Straub, Joushua M.
Sgt   Guerrero, Ruben           Capt  Swearingen, Joseph P.
Cpl   Gutierrezangulo, Socimo A.SSgt  Swisse, Michael S.
Sgt   Guzman, Maryanne L.       Cpl   Tabarquino, Christian T.
LCpl  Ha, Daniel T.             Sgt   Taccetta, Martin A.
LtCol Hahn, Dennis M.           Cpl   Tamayo, Flavio E.
SSgt  Hanko II, Daniel G.       LCpl  Taylor, Cirrus A.
Sgt   Hansen, Tony J.           Maj   Temple, Patrick K.
Cpl   Harkey, Chung N.          LCpl  Thiel, Trevor C.
Cpl   Harleston, Jeremi J.      Cpl   Tokar, Derek M.
LCpl  Harris, Duncan O.         Maj   Toolan, Sean A.
PO2   Harrison, Ory D.          SSgt  Torrellas, Derek R.
Sgt   Hayes, Zane A.            Sgt   Torres Jr, Ramon
Sgt   Heersche, Dustin          Cpl   Truong, Phillip T.
LCpl  Hendren, Cole D.          Sgt   Truskolaski, Zachary D.
GySgt Henry, Damian D.          GySgt Valencia, Alvaro E.
GySgt Hensley, Christopher S.   Sgt   Vannorman, Matthew R.
Cpl   Hernandez, Steven M.      SSgt  Vanarsdale, Steven M.
Sgt   Hernandez, Ricardo        LCpl  Vandehey, Zachary L.
LCpl  Hibbert, Peter A.         SSgt  Verduzco, Julian
SSgt  Hill Jr, Dexter K.        Sgt   Vian, Jordan M.
LCpl  Hobson, Casey R.          Cpl   Vilches, Xavier U.
1stLt Hoff, Brian J.            Sgt   Wahrman, Donovan N.
Capt  Hopkins, Michael T.       Sgt   Walker, Johnathon P.
Cpl   Hougland, Kaleb R.        Sgt   Ward, Mitchell S.
Cpl   House, Michael W.         GySgt Webb, Douglas L.
GySgt Houser, Kevin N.          LCpl  Weishan, James A.
Sgt   Hubbard, William J.       Cpl   Wellman, James A.
LCpl  Hurtado, Alex S.          Cpl   West, Duston J.
Cpl   Hyerstay, Coleman N.      Sgt   Wheeler, Hunter T.
Cpl   Imbach, Payton S.         Sgt   Wiese, Alexander L.
Cpl   Iversen, William C.       Maj   Wiggins, Luther C.
Capt  Jackson, Wesley R.        Cpl   Wilborn, Jacob L.
LCpl  Jackson, Dustin T.        Cpl   Williams, Steven E.
MSgt  Jimenez, Orlando          Sgt   Williams, Brandon L.
Cpl   Johnson, Michael Z.       Capt  Wisan, Nathaniel C.
Sgt   Johnson Jr, Patrick L.    Sgt   Wong, Mark A.
LCpl  Juntado, Jared M.         Cpl   Woodhouse, Elisabel
Sgt   Kaiser, Ethan D.          HM1   Woodruff, Matthew S.
Cpl   Kapka, Alexander J.       Cpl   Woodside, Cassidy A.
Capt  Kavanagh, Shawn T.        HM2   Wooten, John C.
Sgt   Keep, Samuel J.           GySgt Worthen, Shawn M.
Sgt   Kelly, Colin B.           LCpl  Ziegler, Corey E.
2.b.3.  13th Marine Expeditionary Unit               23Aug13-28Apr14
Additional units approved for participation:
  3d Plt, A Co, 1st Recon Bn, 1st MarDiv
  2d Plt, B Co, 1st Tank Bn, 1st MarDiv
  4th Plt, C Co, 3D AA Bn, 1st MarDiv
  1st Plt, A Co, 1st CEB, 1st MarDiv
  VMM-166 (Rein)
  Det, LAAD Bn, MACG-48, 3D MAW
  Det, MALS-13, 3D MAW
  Det, HMH-465, 3D MAW
  Det, HMLA-267, 3D MAW
  Det, VMA-214, 3D MAW
  Det, VMGR-352, 3D MAW
  Det, MWSS-371, 3D MAW
  Det, 3D LAAD, 3D MAW
  Det, MACS-2, 3D MAW
  Det, MASS-1, 3D MAW
  Det, VMU-1, 3D MAW
  Det, MALS-29, 3D MAW
  Combat Logistics Battalion 13
  Weapons Co, BLT 1/4
  B Co, BLT 1/4
  BLT 1/4, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st MarDiv
  H&S Co, BLT 1/4
  1st Radio Bn, I MAG, I MEF
Roster of civilians approved for participation is maintained in the iAPS archived records.
2.b.4.  Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company
Central Command                                      10Apr10-03Dec11
2.c.  Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
2.c.1.  USMC Detachment, Georgian Liaison Team
Rotation-2                                           16Oct15-25Apr16
Personnel approved for participation:
  Sgt   Anderson, Justin C.         GySgt  Koch, Trevor J.
  SSgt  Bravo, Fernando J.          Cpl    Kovis, Robin L.
  1stLt Eich, Jason T.              1stLt  Margyan, Colt T.
  SSgt  Escareno, Greyson J.        1stLt  Morley, Joseph  P.
  GySgt Foss, Jeffrey D.            Capt   Paluta, Matthew E.
  LtCol Grosvenor, Bradley G.       Capt   Porter, Robert A.
  SSgt  Hampton, Jesse S.           HM1    Rubang, Alex B.
  SSgt  Henderson, Michael J.       Sgt    Smith, Michael V.
  SSgt  Jackson, Larry R.           Capt   Steinhauer, John R.
2.d.  Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon
2.d.1.  Cryptologic Direct Spt Element United
States Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf                   07Feb18-19Mar18
Personnel approved for participation:
  LCpl Jasso, Michael
Note:  This award is not authorized for wear.
2.e.  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal
2.e.1.  The NATO Medal for NATO Training and Capacity Building in Iraq (NTCB-I) is hereby authorized for acceptance and wear by U.S. Service members and DoD civilian personnel.  U.S. Service members and DoD civilian personnel who are awarded the NATO Medal for NTCB-I may formally accept and wear the medal in accordance with section 7342 of title 5, U.S. Code, DOD Directive 1005.13,"Gifts and Decorations from Foreign Governments" and DoD Instruction 1348.33,"DoD Military Decorations and Awards Program."
2.e.2.  Table 70 of the codes manual has been updated with the approved operations under the NATO medal.
3.  Ref (a) is no longer distributed.  Instead, ref (a) is updated quarterly and maintained on the internet at www.Marines.mil.
4.  Release authorized by C. F. Swain, Director, Manpower Management Division, Acting.