2026 Installations & Logistics Awards Recipients

Marine Corps Installations Command Civilian of the Year

Ms. Alicia Bell

Dr. Alicia Bell is the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Manager for Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina. Dr. Bell is originally from Woodbridge, VA, with deep personal ties to the military community. Dr. Bell is a devoted wife, mother, and seasoned clinician.

In her current role, which she assumed in December 2023, Dr. Bell leads a multidisciplinary team of clinical providers, case managers, advocates, and prevention personnel. She ensures FAP representation in force preservation meetings and maintains open communication with command leadership, offering evidence-based psychoeducation and treatment recommendations to support service members and their families. She also collaborates with the Family Care Children and Youth Program in cases involving suspected child abuse or neglect.

Dr. Bell has served MCCS for nine years, excelling in roles such as New Parent Support Program Home Visitor, FAP Clinical Supervisor, and now FAP Manager—all within the Behavioral Health Department.

She holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration with a concentration in Rehabilitation and Clinical Counseling, as well an M.S. in Counselor Education and M.S. in Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University. Dr. Bell received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in North Carolina.

Dr. Bell brings over a decade of post-licensure counseling experience and has served as both a therapist and a clinical and administrative supervisor since 2017. Her professional development includes:

•Certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (National and North Carolina)

•EMDR Trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

•Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth

•Advanced Training in Counseling on Access to Lethal Means – Suicide Prevention Resource Center Training Institute

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

• Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy – Center for Deployment Psychology

Her commitment to trauma-informed care, military family advocacy, and clinical excellence continues to make a lasting impact across the Marine Corps community.

Marine Corps Installations Command Officer of the Year

CWO2 Daniel A. Jensen

Chief Warrant Officer 2 was born in Juneau, Alaska on 28 December 1992. He enlisted into the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program in Anchorage, Alaska on 13 October 2011 and began recruit training with Company C, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California in December 2012. Upon graduation Private Jensen completed Marine Combat Training located in Camp Pendleton, California. Private Jensen then reported to Fort Lee, Virginia for Basic Food Service Specialist School. Where he was promoted to Private First Class 1 November 2012.

In November 2012 Private First Class Jensen reported to 2d Battalion 9th Marines, Camp Lejuene, VA. During his assignment, he was a cook on watch supporting Mess Hall 411, that directly supported 6th and 9th Regiment.

In July 2013 Private First Class Jensen was promoted to Lance Corporal. Lance Corporal Jensen then partook in an Unit Deployment Program (UDP) exercise. Operating in Camp Schwab, Okinawa JP, Subic Bay, PH, and Camp Mujuk, KA. While participating on the UDP, Lance Corporal Jensen was promoted to the rank of Corporal May 2014.

2d Battalion 9th Marines was then disbanded May 2015. Corporal Jensen got accepted into the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MSG) and reported to Marine Security Guard School in Quantico, VA May 2015. Upon completion and acceptance as a Marine Security Guard, Corporal Jensen reported to US Consulate Lagos, Nigeria getting promoted to Sergeant October 2015. Sergent Jensen reported to US Consulate Shanghai, China May 2016. During his tenure there, he had the opportunity to attend Sergeants School hosted at the Staff Non-Commissioned Academy located at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, JP.

Sergeant Jensen was then hand selected for the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Augmentation Unit (MSAU). Once completing the MSAU Endocrine Training, Sergeant Jensen supported (3) Very Important Persons visits, supporting POTUS, VPOTUS, and Secretary of State. Supporting the White House Communications section at Podgorica Montenegro, Istanbul Turkey, and Seoul Korea.

Successfully completing his MSG duty, Sergeant Jensen reported to Security Battalion, Service Company, G-4 Base Food Service, Quantico VA on 2 May 2018. While aboard MCB Quantico, Sergeant Jensen was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant January 2019. Following his promotion, the MCINCR-MCB Quantico Food Service Officer had selected Staff Sergeant Jensen as the Assistant Contracting Officer Representative over the Regional Garrison Food Service Contract III.

On 4 January 2020, Staff Sergeant Jensen reported to the Staff Non-Commissioned Academy and completed Career School. Continuing his education, Staff Sergeant Jensen completed Staff Non-Commissioned Food Service Course, graduating as the Honor Graduate.

Staff Sergeant Jensen received and executed Permanent Change of Station Orders to Combat Logistics Regiment 37 on 8 October 2021 serving as the Company Gunnery Sergeant.

Staff Sergeant Jensen was selected to Warrant Officer and reported to The Basic School January 17, 2023, being officially promoted to Warrant Officer February 1, 2023. Post graduating from The Basic School, WO Jensen received PCA Orders to MCIPAC-MCBB H&S Bn A. Company, assuming the role as Food Service Operations Officer.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jensen personal awards include (1) Navy Commendation Medal, (2) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, (1) Humanitarian Medal, (1) Armed Forces Service Medal.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jensen is married to Mrs. Maila V. Jensen. They have (1) child: Klyne Gee Villariez Bantiles (9).

Marine Corps Installations Command Enlisted Marine of the Year

MSgt Linwood E. Hinton

Master Sergeant Hinton is currently serving as the Operations Chief of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton. He is a native of Tarboro North Carolina, and a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois.

His prior operational assignments include: Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, where he served as an Operations Clerk. Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 where he deployed as the Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) to MCAS Iwakuni, in support of the Western Pacific Unit Deployment Program (UDP) 11.1. MAG-11 where he served as the Ground Training NCOIC. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, Third Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) as the Future Operations (FOPS) NCOIC. During this assignment, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM as the Assistant Marine Liaison Officer. MAG-49, where he served as the Ground Training NCOIC for the Inspector and Instructor Staff of Fort Dix, NJ. MWHS-1 as the FOPS Chief for 1st MAW G-3. MAG-12 as the Operations Chief. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-267 where he served as the Operations Chief. During this assignment, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan as part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force UDP 19.1 rotation. MAG-39 where he served as the Operations Chief.

His special duty assignment was as a Marine Corps Recruiter at Recruiting Station Salt Lake City UT, Recruiting Sub-Station North Las Vegas NV. He later served as a Station Commander of Recruiting Sub-Station South Las Vegas, NV.

He is a graduate of the Air Force Air University Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy located at the Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama.

Master Sergeant Hinton’s personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars.

Marine Corps Installations Excellence Award (Air Station of the Year)

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

MCAS Yuma’s mission is to provide, maintain, and operate premier aviation training ranges and facilities for the U.S. Marine Corps, joint, and allied forces. MCAS Yuma supports the vast majority of the Marine Corps’ air-to-ground aviation training and is a critical asset for ensuring the combat readiness of the nation’s warfighters.

MCAS Yuma’s strategic location, with over one million acres of training ranges and ideal year-round flying weather, makes it the busiest and most utilized air station in the Marine Corps. It hosts a constant flow of units from across the Department of Defense and allied nations, all seeking to leverage its unparalleled training opportunities. The station’s Barry M. Goldwater Range Complex provides a vast, instrumented space for live-fire, air-to-ground ordnance delivery.

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma consistently ranks at the top of the list for aviation operations in the Marine Corps and is also regularly in the top-5 busiest across the entire Department of the Navy.

MCAS Yuma is globally recognized as the home of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). Twice a year, MAWTS-1 conducts the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, a seven-week post raduate program for the most talented Marine aviators. WTI is the Marine Corps’ version of the Navy’s “TOPGUN” and the Air Force’s “Red Flag,” developing tactical experts who return to their fleet units as instructors, ensuring the highest level of combat readiness across the force.

In addition to WTI, MCAS Yuma hosts year-round training to U.S. and Allied Forces from across the globe.

MCAS Yuma is proud to be a vital part of the Yuma community, a designated “Great American Defense Community.” The air station is the largest single employer in Yuma County and provides a significant economic impact, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the local economy annually. This symbiotic relationship is a source of immense pride and a testament to the community’s unwavering support for our military mission.

Marine Corps Installations Excellence Award (Ground Installation of the Year)

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler

Our mission is to exercise command and control, oversight, and budgetary guidance over the Marine Corps’ network of advanced naval bases in the Indo-Pacific in order to: secure and protect our capabilities, strengthen our alliances, and expand the capabilities of forward-deployed naval expeditionary forces.

First Lieutenant Travis Manion Marine Corps Officer Logistician of the Year

Capt Angel Ramirez

Angel Ramirez enlisted in the Marine Corps in Tucson, Arizona and reported to Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California in June 2014. Following graduation PFC Ramirez reported to Marine Combat Training, School of Infantry-West in September 2014. Upon completion of MCT, PFC Ramirez reported to Personnel Administration School, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in October of 2014. PFC Ramirez earned the MOS of administrative specialist. Upon graduation from Personnel Administration School, PFC Ramirez reported to Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Quantico Virginia in January 2015. He served as a board support clerk. He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in March 2015.

In January 2016, LCpl Ramirez reported to Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installation East-Camp Lejeune North Carolina. During this period, he served as audit clerk, sec1ion NCOIC, and completed Corporals Course and Intermediate Administration Specialists course. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in June 2016 and meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant in November 2017. In January 2018, Sergeant Ramirez reported into the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Camp Pendleton California, where he served as the administration chief. During this period, Sergeant Ramirez completed Sergeants School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management. and was approved for the Enlisted Commissioning Program. In January 2021, Sergeant Ramirez reported to Officer Candidate School, Quantico Virginia, where he earned his commissioning of Second Lieutenant. In May of 2021. Second Lieutenant Ramirez reported to the Basic School, Quantico VA. In January 2022, he reported to the Logistics Officer course, where he earned the MOS. In April 2022, Second Lieutenant Ramirez reported to Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Okinawa Japan, where he served as Headquarters and Services Company Execution Officer, Maintenance Management Officer, and Motor Transportation platoon Commander. During this period, he served in multiple exercises including Freedom Shield 22, SIFEX 22, Fuji Viper 23, and LUHO IV He was promoted to the rank for First Lieutenant on March 2023. In June 2024, First Lieutenant Ramirez reported to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, where he is currently serving as the Assistant Logistics Officer. He deployed on the USS AMERICA and supported major exercises to include Ssang Yong 2024, Iron Fist 25, and Talisman Sabre 2025. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in June 2025. Captain Ramirez served as the forward command element assistant officer-in-charge during ICEX 26. Captain Ramirez deployed on the USS Tripoli for the 26.1 patrol and participated in AIT 26.1, CERTEX 26.1, and Iron Fist 26.

Captain Ramirez’s personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (third award), Korean Defense Service Medal, three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, National Defense Service Medal. and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Marine Corps Enlisted Logistician of the Year

SSgt Sergio Bautistarocha

Marine Corps Civilian Logistician of the Year

Mr. Louis Rodriguez

Marine Corps Logistics Organization of the Year (Large Unit)

3d Supply Battalion

CLR 35’s mission is to provide integrated intermediate supply and maintenance support to III Marine Expeditionary Force including isolated components in garrison and when deployed as a MEF or as a part of a MAGTF in expeditionary conditions.