FY 2025 Francis D. Gill Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Excellence Award Recipient

1.  This MARADMIN announces the 
recipient of the FY25 Francis D. Gill Chemical, 
Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense 
(CBRND) Excellence Award.
2. Background. Established in 2016, the Francis D. 
Gill Excellence Award recognizes the top-performing 
CBRND non-commissioned officer whose contributions
foster esprit de corps and the advancement of the
CBRND mission within their unit and the broader 
CBRND community.
3. The Fleet Marine Force and supporting 
establishments provided a distinguished slate of 
nominees, with each nominee embodying the exceptional 
proficiency, dedication, and leadership that define 
the CBRND community and Marine Corps non‑commissioned 
officer ranks. From this highly competitive field of
nominees the selection board proudly recognizes 
Sergeant Ryan A. Maxey of the 22d Marine 
Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, 
as the recipient of the FY25 Francis D. Gill CBRND 
Excellence Award.
4. Congratulations to Sergeant Ryan A. Maxey and all 
nominees for your contributions to the development 
of esprit de corps and the advancement of the CBRND 
mission within your unit and the broader CBRND 
community.
5.This is the final year that PP&O will sponsor the 
Francis D. Gill CBRN Award. Beginning next year, PP&O 
will introduce a new commemorative award for the CBRN 
Defense community. 
6. Release authorized by Major General Jason L. 
Morris, Director, Operations Division, Plans, 
Policies, and Operations.