Marine Corps Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association (GOMA) Award Program 2024 Award Recipients and Solicitation for FY25 Nominations

1.  The Commandant of the Marine Corps congratulates 
the Marines, listed below, for selection as the 2024 GOMA award 
recipients.  As specified in reference (b), an annual awards board 
was convened to review nominations and select awardees for the 
Marine Corps GOMA Awards Program.  Award recipients are as follows: 
(read in three columns)
Award                     Winner                Command
MAINT OFFICER OF THE YEAR CWO3 P. D. GALLIER    4TH LAR, 4TH MARDIV
MAINT SNCO OF THE YEAR    SSGT J. L. KIRKLAND   1ST LAR, 1ST MARDIV
MAINT NCO OF THE YEAR     SGT S. T. EFE         2/7, 1ST MARDIV
MAINT MARINE OF THE YEAR  LCPL L. C. GILROY     CLB-7, 1ST MLG
2. This year's winners will be presented their awards during the 
Ground Ordnance Maintenance Advisory Group (GOMAG).
2.a.  Winners will receive coordinating instructions to attend the 
GOMAG via SEPCOR.
3. The GOMA Award Program selection process was extremely 
challenging due to the high number of qualified, professional and 
competent nominees. Commands are encouraged to recognize all Marines
for their hard work and dedication to the Ground Ordnance
Maintenance community and mission.  All those nominated are 
deserving of our highest respect and gratitude.  Congratulations 
to all the nominees.
4. In accordance with reference (b) FY25 nominations for the above 
listed categories are due to the points of contact not later than 
30 November 2025.
5. Release authorized by LtGen S. D. Sklenka, Deputy Commandant for 
Installations and Logistics (L).