Soldiers and Civilians of the Year Announced for 2014
May 22, 2014
Congratulations to all who were selected to participate in the 2014 USAREC Annual Awards Board. The winners were announced last Friday after a week of grueling competitions. The Soldiers were evaluated on seven warrior tasks, in addition to completing the land navigation course and a 12- mile foot march. They were also evaluated in seven other areas and making a personal appearance before a panel of command sergeants major and sergeants major lead by Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Clemmons.
May 22, 2014
Congratulations to all who were selected to participate in the 2014 USAREC Annual Awards Board. The winners were announced last Friday after a week of grueling competitions. The Soldiers were evaluated on seven warrior tasks, in addition to completing the land navigation course and a 12- mile foot march. They were also evaluated in seven other areas and making a personal appearance before a panel of command sergeants major and sergeants major lead by Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Clemmons.
Fiscal Year 2014 1st Sgt. Of The Year is 1st Sgt. Donald Gallagher, Indianapolis Battalion, 3rd Brigade
"I felt honored to be competing at the USAREC level. It was a great competition and I really enjoyed this year's new format. It took the total Soldier concept into consideration. Competitors had to possess a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities. I am especially proud of my Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Brunette, for winning the Army Reserve NCO of the Year and being selected to compete at the TRADOC level."
-- First Sgt. Donald Gallagher
"I felt honored to be competing at the USAREC level. It was a great competition and I really enjoyed this year's new format. It took the total Soldier concept into consideration. Competitors had to possess a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities. I am especially proud of my Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Brunette, for winning the Army Reserve NCO of the Year and being selected to compete at the TRADOC level."
-- First Sgt. Donald Gallagher
Fiscal Year 2014 Army Reserve Recruiting Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Brunette, Indianapolis Battalion, 3rd Brigade.
“Never give up. I competed last year and was USAREC runner up and that truly put a fire in me to compete and win this year. What I enjoyed most about the competition was the camaraderie with the other recruiters, all of which were great Soldiers to be around. Any one of us would have been proud to see the others win."
-- Sergeant 1st Class Mark Brunette
“Never give up. I competed last year and was USAREC runner up and that truly put a fire in me to compete and win this year. What I enjoyed most about the competition was the camaraderie with the other recruiters, all of which were great Soldiers to be around. Any one of us would have been proud to see the others win."
-- Sergeant 1st Class Mark Brunette
Fiscal Year 2014 Center Commander of the year, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Dow, Dallas Battalion, 5th Brigade
“I’m exceptionally humbled to be selected. More so this year than in previous years, because there were more tasks and levels on which we were being judged, and because the competition was so fierce. At no point in time was there ever a clear winner because everyone did so well. It underscores why I’m proud to be a 79R.”
-- Sergeant 1st Class Thomas Dow
“I’m exceptionally humbled to be selected. More so this year than in previous years, because there were more tasks and levels on which we were being judged, and because the competition was so fierce. At no point in time was there ever a clear winner because everyone did so well. It underscores why I’m proud to be a 79R.”
-- Sergeant 1st Class Thomas Dow
Fiscal Year 2014 Regular Army Recruiting Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Staff Sgt. Justin Austin
"I was actually surprised to hear my name called considering the competitors surrounding me. I knew win or lose, it was truly against USAREC's best. This was a very rewarding experience and a lot of fun."
-- Staff Sgt. Justin Austin
"I was actually surprised to hear my name called considering the competitors surrounding me. I knew win or lose, it was truly against USAREC's best. This was a very rewarding experience and a lot of fun."
-- Staff Sgt. Justin Austin
Civilian Winners for 2013 Also Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to USAREC
Fiscal Year 2013 Supervisor of the Year, Charles Price, Jr, Chief of Office Management Branch for G-1, Headquarters
“Though I'm honored that USAREC selected me for this award, it's really about everyone who worked together with me to support the command. My success as a supervisor came from the support I received from my leaders, co-workers, and subordinates. We all worked together as a team to meet requirements necessary to support the Army's recruiting missions, USAREC's leaders, Soldiers, and Families across the United States.”
-- Charles Price
“Though I'm honored that USAREC selected me for this award, it's really about everyone who worked together with me to support the command. My success as a supervisor came from the support I received from my leaders, co-workers, and subordinates. We all worked together as a team to meet requirements necessary to support the Army's recruiting missions, USAREC's leaders, Soldiers, and Families across the United States.”
-- Charles Price
Fiscal year 2013 Outstanding Administrative Support Employee of the Year, Janie Moore, Columbus Battalion secretary, 3rd Brigade
“Being selected as the outstanding administrative support employee of the year is both exhilarating and humbling. My goal is to be the behind the scenes person who makes things run smoothly for all the Soldiers and civilians with whom I work. Being recognized as one of many who does that successfully is heartwarming and something I will remember all my life.”
-- Janie Moore
“Being selected as the outstanding administrative support employee of the year is both exhilarating and humbling. My goal is to be the behind the scenes person who makes things run smoothly for all the Soldiers and civilians with whom I work. Being recognized as one of many who does that successfully is heartwarming and something I will remember all my life.”
-- Janie Moore
Fiscal Year 2013 Program Specialist of the Year, Kim Soice, 3rd Medical Battalion advertising and public affairs officer, Medical Recruiting Brigade.
“Kim I am deeply honored to receive this award. It is humbling to be recognized for my accomplishments.”
-- Kim Soice
“Kim I am deeply honored to receive this award. It is humbling to be recognized for my accomplishments.”
-- Kim Soice
Fiscal Year 2013 Outstanding Technical and Program Support Employee of the Year, Andrew Patterson, S1 human resource specialist, New England Battalion, 1st Brigade
"It’s all about the Soldier to me and supporting the warriors on the ground so they can do their job. It’s not about me or the money. So this was a surprise, but for me, receiving this award validates that I’m doing the right thing to take care of soldiers. To be honored and recognized by my Soldiers and supervisors feels appreciated"
-- Andrew Patterson
"It’s all about the Soldier to me and supporting the warriors on the ground so they can do their job. It’s not about me or the money. So this was a surprise, but for me, receiving this award validates that I’m doing the right thing to take care of soldiers. To be honored and recognized by my Soldiers and supervisors feels appreciated"
-- Andrew Patterson
Fiscal Year 2013 Professional Employee of the Year, Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Chicago Battalion soldier and family assistance program manager, 3rd Brigade
“Receiving this award is one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m so honored that the soldiers and families place their trust in me to help them with their issues and I’m honored to serve them.”
-- Anne Marie O'Sullivan
“Receiving this award is one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m so honored that the soldiers and families place their trust in me to help them with their issues and I’m honored to serve them.”
-- Anne Marie O'Sullivan