Garrison workers honored for going above and beyond

The Garrison’s length of service awards presented last week represented a combined 100 years of government service.

The fourth quarter fiscal 2024 awards ceremony for the Garrison was held Sept. 25 in Bob Jones Auditorium, followed by an All-Hands meeting.

“Thank you again for everything you guys do,” Garrison Commander Col. Erin Eike said.

The Directorate of Human Resources presented the awards ceremony which included Army civilian service pins, length of service awards and other honorary recognition.

“We have amazing people who go above and beyond every day to provide installation services and keep us safe,” Renee Young, Garrison executive officer, said. “And to the commander’s point, they don’t always do that under the best circumstances. So, it’s not only important that we take time to recognize them but also let their peers know.”

Stormy Ripley, airfield and Garrison aviation safety program manager, said she liked combining the awards ceremony with the All-Hands meeting.

“I think this was excellent combining the two because you make good use of the time and you can get more people when you combine it,” Ripley said.

The honorees included:

·        Army Civilian Service Pins, Bronze Civilian Service one year: Chad Farley, John Miller, Jose Rosario and Krystal Scott, all of Directorate of Human Resources.

·        Army Civilian Service Pins, Silver Civilian Service 10 years: Raegan Arnold and Ron Clifton, both of Resource Management; Marcel Chevalier and Kerry Miller, both of Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security.

·        Length of Service: Stephanie Young (Morale, Welfare and Recreation), 10 years; Julia Wilson (DHR) and Dereck Haywood (Directorate of Emergency Services), 15 years; Jonathan Arcand (DES), 25 years; and Sonja Jones (MWR), 35 years.

·        Honorary Awards, Officially Commended: Stanley Griggs, Julie Guthrie and Robert Lovett, all of Directorate of Public Works.

·        Honorary Awards, Certificates of Achievement: Corey Adams, Marcel Chevalier, Christopher Cooper, Richard Larson and Sean Lulofs, all of DPTMS; Rodney Austin, John Broaddrick, Devin Cantrell, Nicholas Kelly, Jonathan Leonard, Ramon Ramos, Roger Smith and Janice Thomas, all of DES; and Demarrio Spence of Public Affairs.

·        Honorary Awards, Civilian Service Achievement Medal: Ed Adams, Jennifer Anderson, Kendra Brown, Bryan Copeland, Glen Reese and Jim Wesser, all of DHR; James Black, Derek Campbell, Ken Riley, Robert Simmons and Stacey Staley, all of DES; Ryan Campbell and Mark McClure, both of DPTMS; Sabrina Forrest and Mary Johnson, both of RM; and Scotty Long of DPW.

·        Honorary Awards, Civilian Service Commendation Medal: Erika Benton-Strickland (RM).

·        Honorary Awards, Meritorious Service Commendation Medal: Linda Moseley (DHR).