R 1113270Z MAR 16
MARADMIN 147/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/AWARDS UPDATE//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMMA/23OCT2014//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/DOD/23NOV2010//
REF/C/MSGID:CMC/MCO/09FEB2015//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/DOD/31MAR2003//
NARR/REF A IS NAVMC 2922, MARINE CORPS UNIT AWARDS MANUAL. REF B IS DOD 1348.33M, MANUAL OF MILITARY DECORATIONS AND AWARDS. REF C IS MCO P1020.34G W/CH 1-5 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS. REF D IS MEMORANDUM FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.//
POC/A. QIOKATA/SGT/HQMC MMMA/-/TEL:703-784-9206 EMAIL:ADIMONIKA.QIOKATA(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 508/15.
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, US Forces-Afghanistan 08Dec14-15Nov15
2.A.2. HQ, Combined Security Transition
Command-Afghanistan 01Jun11-31May15
2.A.3. HQ, Joint Information Support Task
Force (Special Operations) 16Sep14-30Sep15
2.A.4. National Defense University
Fort McNair, Washington, DC 06Feb12-15Sep15
Including the following subordinate commands (Permanent personnel only; no students):
Academic Affairs;
CAPSTONE;
The College of International Security Affairs;
The Eisenhower School;
The Information Resources Management College;
The Institute of National Strategic Studies;
The International Student Management Office;
The Joint Forces Staff College;
The National War College;
The NDU Staff;
2.A.5. HQ, Joint Force Command-United
Assistance 16Sep14-26Mar15
2.A.6. The Office of Security
Cooperation-Iraq 01Jan14-31Dec14
2.A.7. HQ, Joint Special Operations Task
Force-Arabian Peninsula 01Jun14-15Feb15
2.A.8. HQ, Combined Joint Special Operations Task
Force-Afghanistan 01Dec13-01Aug14
2.A.9. HQ, Combined Joint Interagency Task
Force-Afghanistan 01Nov13-31Oct14
2.A.10. HQ,Special Operations Command
Central 01Jan13-30Jun15
2.A.11. HQ, North American Aerospace Defense Command
and HQ, United States Northern Command 01Jan13-31Dec14
Including the following subordinate commands:
HQ, JTF North;
HQ, JTF Civil Support;
Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region;
Continental North American Aerospace Defense Region;
Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region;
Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Region;
Western Air Defense Sector;
Eastern Air Defense Sector;
2.A.12. HQ, Joint Interagency Task Force-South 01Oct12-31May15
2.A.13. HQ, Special Operations Joint Task
Force-Afghanistan 03Jun14-01Jun15
2.A.14. HQ, Joint Task Force 48-4 01Jul13-31Dec14
Additional Personnel approved for participation:
Sgt Bambrick, John M. SSgt Leone, Christopher N.
GySgt Bartczak, Vincent C. GySgt Levine, Joshua B.
Sgt Bayley, John SSgt Marcussen, Celia H.
GySgt Boros, Jeremy M. SSgt Merritt, Jamarcia
SSgt Bostick, Rich Maj Milbrandt, Jason W.
LtCol Brown, Shannon M. GySgt Miller, Eric J.
MSgt Cashman, Kip M. Maj Millett, William B.
MSgt Chesnutt, Jonathan W. Col Mulvaney, Sean W.
Sgt Crumley, Erick Maj Myung, James O.
GySgt Dickhut, Kevin C. Sgt Nguyen, Tuan T.
GySgt Dixon, Kenneth R. Lt Olson, Diann M.
Col Elliott, Derek G. CWO4 Parsons, William G.
Maj Floom, Christopher M. SSgt Pearsall, Robert
Maj Foley, James F. Capt Plummer, Joshua R.
Maj Gard III, Clayton D. GySgt Pyles, Johnny D.
SgtMaj Garner, Edward B. Maj Rouchon, James F.
Maj Good, Everett GySgt Salisbury, Brian D.
GySgt Hall Jr, Darrell R. Maj Short, Thomas F.
LtCol Handler, Edward J. GySgt Simpson, David E.
SSgt Hardy, Darin M. GySgt Smith, Robert
SSgt Harmon, Jesse A. Maj Starr, Eric N.
GySgt Hedquist, Kody J. GySgt Stevens, Ryan S.
Maj Hodgins, Benjamin J. GySgt Thomason, Christopher M.
GySgt Jacobs, Stacy F. SSgt Vega, Joel
MSgt Johnson, Brian H. MGySgt Voss, Sidney J.
Sgt Johnston, Thomas L. SSgt Walker, Brandon J.
MGySgt Jones, Blaine M. SSgt West, Ryan M.
GySgt Kirkland, Christopher L. GySgt Young, Nathan J.
2.A.15. HQ, US Southern Command 01Dec12-31Oct15
2.A.16. HQ, US European Command 01Sep11-12Sep14
(Correction to MARADMIN 225/15)
Additional Personnel approved for participation:
GySgt Auwen, David J. LtCol Haynes, Jonathan A.
GySgt Bazzi, Bill Maj Lane, Marissa
SSgt Biggers, Jennifer M. GySgt Marsden, Adrian J.
Maj Bolt, John D. Sgt McEloroy, Laura
Sgt Bowman, Brandon A. Maj Montoya, Mark A.
LtCol Chaine, Jean-Paul SSgt Ngo, Andrew A.
LtCol Cooke, Robert J. Sgt Tunell, Kyle N.
Maj Coyle, Scott J. SSgt VanCleave, Luke O.
GySgt Craig Jr, Cary M. Sgt Webb, Kevin W.
LtCol Dick III, Francis E. SSgt Weber, Eric J.
Maj Gawthorp,Bert SgtMaj Whelan, Michael P.
LtCol Greenfield, Denise A.
2.A.17. HQ, USPACOM 10Mar12-20Feb15
(Correction to MARADMIN 225/15)
Including the following subordinate units:
Center of Excellence and Disaster Relief;
Joint Typhoon Warning Center;
HQ, Joint Interagency Task Force West;
Joint Intelligence Operations Center;
HQ, US Forces Japan;
HQ, US Forces Korea;
Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command;
HQ, Special Operations Command Pacific;
HQ, Alaskan Command;
HQ, Joint Special Operations Task Force-Phillipines;
HQ, Joint Task Force-505;
Additional Personnel approved for participation:
LtCol Bazin, Christopher LtCol Hughes Jr, John
GySgt Berger, Charles LtCol Kowatch, John
Maj Berry, Christopher LtCol Langevin, Marc
LtCol Bryson, Adam MSgt Mansfield, Todd
Col Bunten, Kip LtCol McNeil, Jefferey
Maj Cannon, Christian Col Morris, Joseph
GySgt Coleman, Ben LtCol Munoz, Abraham
Maj Faust, Keith LtCol Nugent, Steven
LtCol Fisk, William Col Reeder, Gregory
LtCol Fogle, Michael MGySgt Richards, Rodney
LtCol Garcia, Thomas LtCol Rodriguez Jr, Rafael
Maj Guris, John LtCol Sweeney, Hoyt
Maj Hafemann, John LtCol Wallis, Joseph
Note: Per Ref B, service units and individuals assigned to service units in support of these organizations are not eligible for these awards. 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. HQSVC Battalion, US Marine Forces Pacific
01Jun13-31May15
Additional personnel approved for participation:
Cpl Acostasaenz, Yadira LCpl Lavoie, Aaron J.
1stLt Alexander, Jeremyn LCpl Manriquez, Victor
LtCol Arrington, Erik A. 1stLt Matthews, Jonathan H.
Sgt Bailey, Adam C. Sgt Merlos, Mario G.
Cpl Borlaug, Dustin A. SSgt Miller, Cory B.
SSgt Bursey II, Larry J. LCpl Mouillesseaux, Robert
1stLt Caimona, Courtney R. 1stLt Moyer, Savannah
LCpl Camachoperez, Misael SSgt Nava, Jose o.
Sgt Carter, James LCpl Noel, Dominique L.
Sgt Charles, Evens A. MSgt Orduno, Frank
Sgt Chavarrialopez, Xavier A. Cpl Orozco, Cristian
SSgt Colonadorno, Romualdo Maj Patton, Sean B.
GySgt Curtis, William J. GySgt Perry, Jacob L.
GySgt Delapena, Michael SSgt Prouty Jr, David
Capt Diefenderfer, Barretl Col Puglisi, Matthew
Cpl Dieng, Abdou C. Cpl Reel,Scott
1stLt Dippel, Christopher J. Capt Reid, Jordan M.
LCpl Dowell, Christopher A. Cpl Reyes, Darrell R.
SSgt Fackler, Charles J. GySgt Reynaga, Versayn
Cpl Gamboa, Nicholas A. Sgt Ringgold, Brett
LCpl Godard, Jonathan Cpl Schmidt, Andrew
Capt Gress, Francis R. SSgt Smith, Douglas A.
Sgt Guerra, Ariana GySgt Smith, Jamie M.
Cpl Gulliver, James GySgt Solorio Jr., Ricardo
Capt Hamilton, Jeffrey R. 2ndLt Sprague, Austin R.
Capt Held, Benjamin T. Cpl Steiner, Aaron D.
LCpl Holland, Evan l. Cpl Sustaita Jr, Pedro A.
LCpl Holmes, Danielle SSgt Tolbert, Bradley
GySgt Housel, Bryan LCpl Vargas, Isabella
Cpl James, Reba K. Capt Vega, Francisco
Maj Jones, Robert
Civilians approved for participation:
Acosta, Salvador N. Magruder, Janelle M.
Afong, Jason S. Mathews, Timothy L.
Amaral, Ronald B. McGuire, Timothy P.
Arnold, Nellie A. Mecchi-Ericson, Niklas P.
Asam, Nanette K. Merrill, Steven L.
Baez, Ricardo E. Miller, Jeffrey A.
Banschbach, David C. Miller-Beasley, Fay J.
Bayne, Myra I. Mohr, Christopher R.
Bazin, Christopher P. Montalvo, Francisco E.
Beale, Mark S. Morris, James R.
Becherer, Richar H. Munkelt, Chad J.
Bender, Michael A. Murphy, Ana M.
Benson, Martin K. Murray, Timothy I.
Beury, John D. Neff, Christopher K.
Blackwell Jr, William E. Norbrey, Emasoila C.
Bradford, Kenton L. Norton Jr, Robert J.
Brown III, Robert H. Novack, Edward W.
Bryan, Kathryn M. Nuss, Brian T.
Carpenter, Scott A. Odonnell, James J.
Carter III, Earl N. Okazaki, Aileen S.
Cason, Helen T. Okimi, Dean Y.
Cato, Matisia N. Oo, Ye N.
Chen, Clifford D. Oo, Ye N.
Chiu, Dennis D. Ortiz, Edwin A.
Clarke, Stephen A. Ota, Derrick K.
Clements, John J. Pankove, Martin
Clemson, James F. Paulin, John D.
Colina, Elizabeth N. Peacock, Frank H.
Cook, Tanisha M. Pedigo, Robert M.
Cunningham, Natlynn K. Pennington, Edward J.
Danao, Marcos T. Phillips, Rodger W.
Decker, John M. Pires, Adrienne Y.
Deguzman, Enrico G. Poblete, Ricardo Q.
Desjardin Jr, Richard D. Powellcampbell, Jeannette E.
Diaz, Jorge Prebor, Wayne D.
Dove, Jana M. Pry, Robert L.
Duran, Johanamch Pultz, Daniel E.
Dyson, Robert L. Rau, Faye A.
Eng, Brian E. Ravelo, Franz J.
Eng, Sherri R. Reas, David L.
Farris, John R. Reitz, John W.
Febuary, William S. Rhode, Marisa K.
Ferrara, Lyle A. Robert, Timothy B.
Figuerres, John M. Roberts, James A.
Fischer, Keri L. Robertson, Darin B.
Fisher, Colette D. Rodriguez Jr, Rafael
Ford, Tracey D. Rogers, William P.
Forjohn, Steven K. Rojas, Dore L.
Franklin, Derrick U. Rollins, Timothy R.
Gambirazzio, Gerardo C. Russo, Brian T.
Gaukler, John H. Saito, Carmen M.
Gingras, Robert D. Salazar, Michelle
Glavac, Keith L. Sampson, Joseph P.
Gleason, Lisa S. Santaniello Jr, Ronald
greathouse, Kevin L. Sappenfield, John M.
Griffin, Nicole Schlager, Jason A.
Hall, Cynthia J. Schroeder, Grant T.
Hall, Preston L. Schultz, Michael D.
Hamilton, Thomas J. Seneres, Larissa R.
Hammock, Matthew S. Shimoko, Kunihiro
Hanson, Gary K. Shott, Christopher S.
Harris, Christopher H. Sibley, James R.
Hashimoto, Mark A. Silven, Michael R.
Hashimoto, Ted W. Sleutel, Jimmy D.
Hernandez, Richard A. Smith, Jeffrey T.
Hill, Richard L. Smith Jr, Clayton C.
Holt Jr, John C. Smith Jr, Wade H.
Homestead, Danielle L. Spencer, Mark L.
Hoskins, Fredrick D. Sleutel, Jimmy D.
Howard, Timothy B. Smith, Jeffrey T.
Hu, Jonathan C. Smith Jr, Clayton C.
Huntz, Thomas J. Smith Jr, Wade H.
Jackson, Matthew S. Spencer, Mark L.
Jameson, Fred D. Stewart, Richardo C.
Johnson, Louis W. Sukalski, Thomas J.
Johnson, Larry A. Sussman, Richard A.
Jones, Gregory C. Tablada III, Jose
Kajiwara, Jupiter T. Talley, Elger A.
Kang, Rachel M. Taroli Jr, John J.
Kass, Jordan R. Thurston Jr, Douglas R.
Kauwe Jr, Keith K. Tomas Jr, Severino A.
Keenan, Kevin M. Valdez, Jorge R.
Kelly, Shaun M. Vigil, Angelo E.
Kelz, Eric J. Watkins II, David E.
Kietchai, Supanit Webster, Florian M.
King Jr, Thomas W. Whalen, Brian J.
Kipilii, Roxanne K. Whelden, Craig B.
Knapp, John G. Wolfe, Christopher R.
Kolbe, Theresa L. Wong, Jason K.
Kraesig, Sandra H. Yee, Deborah F.
Krekel, Robert A. Yoffee, Wade
Leonguerrero, Jesse S. Zimmerman, Daniel G.
Libarios, Robert P.
Little, Charles E.
Lum, Kendric H.
2.B.2. US Third Fleet 01Jun13-31Aug14
2.B.3. MCAF Quantico 01Nov11-30Nov12
2.C. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
2.C.1. Military Transition Team 0130 Supporting
HQ, 3D Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary
Division, USA 16Dec08-19Nov09
Eligible Marine Corps Personnel:
Sgt Barrett, Joshua B. SSgt Mascroft, Carl R.
Sgt Curtis, Tashiem R. LCpl Mathews, Randall J.
GySgt Griffo, Christopher A. LCpl Perry, Eric C.
1stLt Hill, Ryan J. Capt Schwartz, Daniel H.
1stLt Mallek, Todd M. Maj Sims, Jonathan N.
2.D. Coast Guard Unit Commendation
2.D.1. USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), Alameda, CA
01Apr15-31Aug15
Eligible Marine Corps Personnel:
Cpl Lopez, Valentin N.
2.E. Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
2.E.1. Cryptologic Direct Support Element
(CDSE) 01Aug14-01Aug15
Eligible Marine Corps Personnel:
Sgt Berens, Jacob E. Cpl Holmes, James T.
Sgt Delaney, Shane V. Sgt Lopez IV, Valentin
2.F. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
2.F.1. 18th Wing, U.S. Air Force 02Nov12-01Nov13
Eligible Marine Corps Personnel:
1stLt Rosa-Garcia, Diogenes D.
Capt Turner, Tywan E.
SSgt Gonzalez, Devon A.
2.G. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for Service on the North Atlantic Council approved RESOLUTE SUPPORT Mission in Afghanistan is approved for acceptance and wear by qualifying US Service members and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian personnel from 01Jan15-TBD. Qualifying service members and DOD civilian personnel must have met NATO medal eligbility criteria and been duly awarded the above-referenced medal by NATO Headquarters or a NATO theater commander who has been delegated award authority by the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.
2.H. United Nations (UN) Medal.
The United Nations Medal for the UN missions listed below is authorized for acceptance and wear by U.S. Service members who have been awarded the UN Medal for those missions in accordance with award criteria issued by the United Nations:
2.H.1. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is approved for the UN Medal for the period of 26 September 2014 - TBD.
2.H.2. Multidimension Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is approved for the UN Medal for the period of 31 January 2014 - TBD.
2.I. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM)
2.I.1 26th MEU 01Nov15-22Dec15
Additional eligible units:
Det, 8th Comm Bn
Det, 2d Intel Bn
Det, 2d LE Bn
Det, MCIOC
Det, 2d Radio Bn
Det, 2d Recon Bn
Battalion Landing Team 2/6 (Rein)
Det, AV, 2d Assault AMphibian Bn
Det, Arty, Echo Battery, 2d Bn, 10th Marines
Det, CEB, 2d Combat Engineer Bn
Det, LAV, Delta Company, 2d LAR Bn
Det, Tank, 2d Tank Bn
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Rein)
Det, HMH-464
Det, HMLA-167
Det, VMA-223
Det, MAG-26
Det, MALS-14
Det, MALS-26
Det, MALS-29
Det, MWSS-274
Det, MWSS-272
Combat Logisitics Bn 26
2.I.2. 22d MEU 15Jun14-28Oct14
(Correction to MARADMIN 508/15)
Additional eligible participating units:
Det, VMA-223;
Units removed from the list of participating units:
Det, VMA-233
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 Director, Manpower Management Division MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake.//