Soldiers and Civilians of the Year Announced for 2015
May 7, 2015
Congratulations to all who were selected to participate in the 2015 USAREC Annual Awards Board. The winners were announced today after two weeks of grueling competitions. The Soldiers were evaluated on a multitude of warrior tasks, including a land navigation course, a 12- mile foot march, IED identification, and assembly/disassembly and functions check of the M9, M16, M240B and M249. They completed a 50 question written examination, a written essay explaining their opinion on the new NCOER, and made a personal appearance before a panel of command sergeants major and sergeants major lead by Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Clemmons.
The board selection was based on the whole Soldier concept, including personal appearance, height, weight, physical fitness, communication skills, and recruiting and warrior task skills.
May 7, 2015
Congratulations to all who were selected to participate in the 2015 USAREC Annual Awards Board. The winners were announced today after two weeks of grueling competitions. The Soldiers were evaluated on a multitude of warrior tasks, including a land navigation course, a 12- mile foot march, IED identification, and assembly/disassembly and functions check of the M9, M16, M240B and M249. They completed a 50 question written examination, a written essay explaining their opinion on the new NCOER, and made a personal appearance before a panel of command sergeants major and sergeants major lead by Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Clemmons.
The board selection was based on the whole Soldier concept, including personal appearance, height, weight, physical fitness, communication skills, and recruiting and warrior task skills.
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Fiscal Year 2015 1st Sgt. Of The Year, 1st Sgt. Michael Hartzell, 1st Brigade.
"It feels great. It's a real proud moment, it's something you work for your whole life. To have the opportunity to represent my unit at this level, is just a blessing. It was a great getting to compete at this level." - 1st Sgt. Michael Hartzell |
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Fiscal Year 2015 Regular Army Recruiting Noncommissioned Officer of the
Year, Staff Sgt. Jerad Bullock, 3rd Brigade. Bullock will represent USAREC at the TRADOC level for the Soldier of the Year competition.
"It's unreal. I worked with some really great noncommissioned officers and any one of us could have taken it. It's a good feeling to be competing with such great leaders. I really didn't expect to be selected to move onto the TRADOC level, but I'm ready to take on the challenge." - Staff Sgt. Jared Bullock |
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Fiscal Year 2015 Army Reserve Recruiting Noncommissioned Officer of the
Year, Staff Sgt. Joshua Hernandez, 5th Brigade
"It's the greatest pleasure I've had in a very long time. I worked really hard competing for this and it really tested my limits. I'm happy for that. I met a great group of NCOs, had a great support channel and mentorship, and if it wasn't for them and my wife supporting me, I don't think I'd be here right now." - Staff Sgt. Joshua Hernandez |
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Fiscal Year 2015 Center Commander of the Year, Staff Sgt. Robert Eichelberger.
"It's a great accomplishment. My wife just recently gave birth to our son Derrick, so I was away from my newborn son for two weeks and this sort of makes it worth it - that I'm bringing this back to my family. I know they're cheering for me and hoping I would bring it home." - Staff Sgt. Robert Eichelberger |
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Civilian Winners for 2015 Recognized for Outstanding
Contributions to USAREC
The command civilian employee of the year program recognizes outstanding USAREC civilians for their technical or leadership abilities, impact of job performance, community service, and special accomplishments during the year.
Army civilians are an integral part of the Army team. They take their support of the mission personally, are committed, and provide stability and continuity, allowing Soldiers to remain focused on mission-essential requirement.
The command civilian employee of the year program recognizes outstanding USAREC civilians for their technical or leadership abilities, impact of job performance, community service, and special accomplishments during the year.
Army civilians are an integral part of the Army team. They take their support of the mission personally, are committed, and provide stability and continuity, allowing Soldiers to remain focused on mission-essential requirement.
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Fiscal Year 2015 Outstanding
Supervisory of the Year,
Jeffrey Krieger, USAREC Deputy G-1, Assistant Human Resources Officer.
"It is truly a humbling experience to be named 2015 Civilian Supervisor of the Year. Words cannot even begin to explain what it means to me to win this prestigious award. I am blessed to be surrounded by great people in the G1 and I owe any success to each and every one of them." - Jeffrey Krieger |
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Fiscal Year 2015 Outstanding Organizational
Support Employee of the Year, Donna Wilson, Administrative Technician, 3rd Medical Battalion.
"I was in a state of shock when my commander informed me I had won and, honestly, still kind of stunned. It makes me feel good that my command team appreciates what I do enough on a daily basis to submit me for this. I will continue serving them to the best of my ability. I’m very honored and thankful, for having been selected by my peers for this award." - Donna Wilson |
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Fiscal Year 2015
Outstanding Program Support
Employee of the Year, Ronald Shake, Human Resources Assistant, Portland Battalion
"I am very humbled to receive this distinguished award. I wouldn't have won without the dedication and support of my assistant, James Frazier. I'm just doing my job. It's all for the Soldiers." - Ronald Shake |
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Fiscal Year 2015 Outstanding Professional Employee of the Year, Anne-Marie O'Sullivan, Soldier & Family Assistance Program Manager, Chicago Battalion
"One of the deep secrets of life is, 'All that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.' - Lewis Carroll. This is how I have chosen to live my life, and I have been rewarded every day since. Thank you for this honor." - Anne-Marie O'Sullivan |
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Fiscal Year 2015 Outstanding Program Specialist Employee of the Year, Bruce McGee, Management Analyst, USAREC G-8, Force Development Division.
"I was surprised and extremely honored. It has been overwhelming to be recognized in this way. I'm thankful for my leaders who've mentored and think so highly of me. I strive to be dependable, reliable, to do my work to the best of my ability, and to be proactive in seeking solutions to issues that arise daily." - Bruce McGee |