R 091836Z MAR 26
MARADMIN 092/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 MARINE CORPS GROUND SAFETY
AWARDS//
REF/A/MCO 5100.29C w/ CH-1/08 FEB 22/
AMPN/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM//
POC/R.L. YOUNG/CIV/SD/-/TEL: 703-571-4569/EMAIL: ROBERT.L.YOUNG@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  I am pleased to announce the recipients of 
the fiscal year 2025 Marine Corps Command Safety Awards.
2.  The Marine Corps Command Safety Awards program provides recognition
to commands and individuals for significant contributions and 
accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention. The 
reference provides policy and procedural guidance to establish the 
Marine Corps Command Safety Awards Program.  Recipients are 
recognized in the following categories.
2.a.  Warrior Preservation Award:  Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni,
Japan
3.    Marine Corps Safety Excellence Awards: 
3.a.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Award Senior Enlisted: GySgt 
Brandon Sydow, School of Infantry East, Camp Lejeune, NC
3.b.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Award Junior Enlisted: SSgt John
McCarthy, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Corps Air Station
Miramar, San Diego, CA
3.c.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Award Officer: 1stLt Vito 
Santarsiero, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA
3.d.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Award Civilian: Mr. David Soucy, 
Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA
3.e.  Marine Corps Civilian Of The Year: Ms. Alura Acosta, 2d Marine 
Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, NC
4.    Marine Corps Safety Awards:  
4.a.  Group I: Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA
4.b.  Group II: Marine Corps Air Station, New River, NC
4.c.  Group III: Marine Corps Air Station , Camp Pendleton, CA
4.d.  Group IV: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA 
5.  The respective commanding general will present unit and individual 
awards on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Risk Management 
Directorate Safety Division will mail all awards and trophies to the 
unit addresses of the winning installations, units, and individuals.
6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr., 
Director, Marine Corps Staff.//