R 041930Z OCT 22
MARADMIN 519/22
MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC (UC)//
SUBJ/2022 UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION MARINE OF THE YEAR (MOTY) AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCEMENT//
POC/MARCUS HOFFMAN/MAJ/UNIT: CMC WASHINGTON DC CD/NAME: COMREL/CD/TEL: 703-695-1601/EMAIL: MARCUS.HOFFMAN@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the recipient of the 2022 United Services Organization (USO) Marine of the Year (MOTY) Award.
2. The USO Service Member of the Year Award honors the outstanding contributions of America’s junior enlisted service members who represent the standards and values of their respective branches of service, as demonstrated through a specific act(s) of heroism or valor in 2021. The award recognizes a Marine (Sergeant and below) who demonstrates bravery and leadership in the course of his or her service, offers outstanding support and comfort to those with whom they serve, and enhances the morale and personal welfare of others.
3. The following Marine was selected as the recipient of the 2022 USO Marine of the Year:
   a. Corporal Alex T. Cruz, Provost Marshal Office, HQBN MCB Hawaii.
4. The Marines who submitted nominations for this program are applauded for their commitment to the standards and values of the Marine Corps, and Corporal Cruz is deserving of recognition of this award for his actions to his service and the community.
5. Release authorized by SES April Langwell, Director of Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps.//