Hill recognized as one of AMC's finest

By U.S. ArmyMay 5, 2017

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ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Flouzetta J. Hill, Director for Ammunition Operations, Anniston Munitions Center, was recognized as the U.S. Army Materiel Command's Top Employee of the Quarter, and was selected as this year's Joint Munitions Command's First Quarter 2017 awardee, here, May 4.

The AMC Employee of the Quarter recognizes outstanding accomplishments that significantly contribute to AMC's mission and overarching goals and objectives. Each quarter, AMC selects a civilian employee who or that meets the established criteria and stands out as model employee.

Hill has served as Anniston Munition's Center Director for Ammunition Operations since November 2015. She has served more than 35 years with the federal government and JMC. She manages the missions and functions of the ANMC by directing and providing executive leadership to subordinate division chiefs, to ensure that work planning, production planning, quality control standards and observance of regulations are accomplished on a daily basis.

Hill was nominated for recognition by Lt. Col. Craig McIlwain, commander, Anniston Munitions Center, for her exceptional contributions and support to the center's ammunition mission.

"I am humbled to receive this recognition from our higher headquarters, the Army Materiel Command," said Hill. "I believe my accomplishments are reflected in the 'teamwork' of the munitions center staff here. I proudly acknowledge this award for the great efforts we all do together."

As an example, Hill has provided exceptional leadership and oversight of ANMC's new Multiple Launch Rocket System Recycle Center and the associated site acceptance testing. ANMC has performed required live operations with the MLRS M77 grenade Thermal Treatment Closed Disposal Process. Approximately 37,000 M77 grenades were successfully and safely processed during the acceptance test. Hill's leadership style at the executive level, required coordination with multiple military, state, and civilian agencies and helped inspire her team to embrace her vision in the execution of complex processes. The MLRS Recycle Center is scheduled for full production in summer 2017.

"This new MLRS Recycle Center facility adds a new capability to the Organic Industrial Base," said McIlwain, "that ensures Anniston Munitions Center remains effective and efficient in support of our country's National Security Strategy."

"Flo is one of our most exceptional personnel at the Anniston Munitions Center," added McIlwain. "You will not find an Army civilian employee or director in any organization who is as totally dedicated as she is to the Army and the support of our Soldiers. Flo is a top employee who demonstrates selfless service, professionalism, and a dedication to the overall mission. Because of her efforts, Flo has earned the respect and gratitude of those she serves with daily."

In addition to the AMC Top Employee recognition, Hill was also presented the Commander's Award for Civilian Service, also signed by Gen. Gustave F. Perna, Commander, Army Materiel Command.

The Anniston Munitions Center provides timely and accurate receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, inspection, demilitarization, and recycling of ammunition and missiles in support of the Joint Warfighter. The ANMC has a government staff of approximately 108 civilians. ANMC is a tenant on Anniston Army Depot and is under the command and control of Blue Grass Army Depot. It is one of 14 industrial base installations managed by the Joint Munitions Command, Headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois.

Joint Munitions Commands produces small-, medium-, and large-caliber ammunition items for the Department of Defense. It is the logistics integrator for life-cycle management of ammunition from cradle to grave. The primary mission of JMC is to manage the production, storage, issue, and demilitarization of conventional ammunition for all U.S. Military Services.