Honoring Spouses
The Marine Corps Association & Foundation hosted a Spouses' Luncheon on Jan. 29 to recognize the family members and spouses of the award nominees.
The Marines were nominated for the annual Commandant of the Marine Corps Awards and the SNOIC awards.
"Behind every high performing Marine is a family that supports him or her," said Marine Corps Gazette Editor Col John Keenan, USMC (Ret). "Recognizing the family contribution is just as important as recognizing the Marine’s performance."
The luncheon was held at the Clubs of Quantico restaurant at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Marine Corps Association & Foundation gifted USMC luggage tags to each family member or spouse at the luncheon and later presented single stem roses to the spouses during the award ceremony.
"The MCA&F recognizes that behind that performance is a spouse whose strength, commitment and sacrifice is as great, or perhaps greater, than their Marine," said Leatherneck editor Col Walt Ford, USMC (Ret). "It’s equally important to honor those spouses who stand silently behind their Marine, taking care of the family and providing a distraction free environment, promoting the excellence that allows the Marine to do those things that make the Marine Corps so great."
Marine Corps Gazette Editor Col John Keenan, USMC (Ret) welcomes the Marines and family members to the Spouses' Luncheon.
Photo credit by Ron Lunn.
GySgt Brian Grado and Dianna Grado attend the Marine Corps Association & Foundation-hosted Spouses' Luncheon. GySgt Brian Grado was awarded the PSR SNOIC of the Year.
Photo credit by Ron Lunn.
Sgt Richard Atkins & Andrea Atkins attend the Spouses' Luncheon. Sgt Atkins was awarded the Career Retention Specialist of the Year.
Photo credit by Ron Lunn.
Member Oo-Rahs!
I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone at the association for sponsoring the Ground Awards Dinner on 3 June at the Crystal City Marriott. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were tremendously pleased with the hospitality shown to us and the great accommodations. As well, I wanted to thank the association for the DVD of the event that was mailed to me. It is something that I will keep and treasure for the rest of my days. Again, thanks for everything.
Semper Fidelis!
I received them this morning. Thank you so much for your help! you guys are awesome and you will have my business for any uniform or military need in the future as well as a hearty recommendation via word of mouth to anyone who wonders where they should purchase uniforms from!
Thanks for the email; I purchased the two Marine Corps. Cups for my brother who served with the First Marine Div. in Vietnam . He was very pleased with the cups and I was very impressed with the purchase. The online catalog did not do the product the justice it deserved. Thanks again and I am sure you will hear from me in the future.
Jessica,
Thank you so much for taking the extra time and making the extra effort
to ship another hat to me for my husband last week. The second hat
arrived last Thursday... and he was tickled with it. Although it may be
"only a hat" it is a very special hat in many ways. He will always be a
proud Marine dad, and your kindness is very much appreciated.
Christina,
Thank you for all your help over the phone today. Planning a Marine Corps Ball is a lot of time, energy and work.
Timothy C. Summers
You have been the easiest person I have ever dealt with since I have started MWR out here. You were very quick to respond to my every question and very knowledgeable about your work for an order over a phone that was my greatest experience. If you were in the Marine Corps Skylar I would write you up for a meritorious promotion. I will surely write it in my books to pass the word to the next MWR rep to continue the membership with you guys.
Sgt Richard Colmenarez
I received my blouse last Friday and want to thank you for your efforts
in getting things done. Also, please thank the tailors involved in
making everything right and please give my sincere thanks to those who
made the decision to make the necessary corrections at no charge to me.
That in itself says a lot about your organization. The blouse fits
like a glove and actually looks and feels like new.
Thank you and all the staff who had a hand in correcting a problem and making an old man happy. Semper Fi
Sincerely,
Ma’am,
I received the shipment of plaques, books and certificates today for
mail call. It was more exciting to me than candy or magazines! Thank
you very much.
Semper Fi,
Colonel Ford, I have to pass this on because I'm in shock that I was able to Connect (on the first Ring), Chat and concluded my business with "Sharon" in less than 30 seconds, at the MCA-Office. I was taken by surprise. Why, I'm Not used to anyone answering the phone especially on the first ring. AND...a human being...a lovely lady with a disarming voice, which at first I thought was a recording. WOW! I commend THE MCA for doing such an outstanding service for its members...make me proud. Just think...I was not asked "if I knew my parties Extension."?
Wish I had a Blog...I would spread around how delighted I am. What transpired to me today is Rare, just doesn't happen anymore. See, I'm so impressed I'm blitzing you here.
S/F
It is ALWAYS a pleasure to work with a consummate professional such as SgtMaj (Ret.) Frank Pulley. As the company 1stSgt for Hotel Company, MCT, SOI (West), I’ve attended a number of his briefs and one can visually see a positive change in the student’s attention levels as the SgtMaj delivers his presentation. The SgtMaj truly cares about the Marines and the Marine Corps and represents the MCA in an extremely admirable manner. It has been my experience that all Marines (including myself) benefit from the experience of attending a MCA presentation. And regardless of rank or years of experience, Marines should always seek to increase their level of proficiency and knowledge and MCA briefs provide us with that opportunity.
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Comments
RANK on SSgt Atkins
He is wearing SSgt chevrons, but is referred to as Sgt Atkins. This Marine has been promoted since October 2nd, 2012.