PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (November 26, 2014)--The Picatinny Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association held its 34th annual Firepower Awards Luncheon at the Skylands in Randolph Nov. 5, presenting 15 awards that included eight persons who work at Picatinny Arsenal.
This year the chapter dedicated its program in memory of John P. Amerspek, a lifelong friend and supporter of Picatinny Arsenal who passed away on Christmas Day 2013.
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the U.S, Army, was the recipient of the first "John P. Amerspek Memorial Firepower Award."
The award recognizes unwavering support and contributions to the Army and the individual Soldier, something to which Odierno has committed a lifetime of dedicated service. Odierno was unable to attend the event, but thanked the organization by way of a video.
Amerspek was 92 and a World War II veteran and Picatinny employee. He retired in 1981 after nearly 40 years of military and civilian service.
The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center ARDEC dedicated its executive conference room after Amerspek in honor of his accomplishments and support to the Army.
Outside the conference room is a bronze plaque bearing his likeness and the phrase "Soldier, Leader, Patriot, 1942-1981."
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