Announcement of the FY24 Ground Safety Awards Recipients

1.  I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 
Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards, recognizing commands and
individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments
in the field of safety management and mishap prevention during Fiscal
Year 2024.
2.  Warrior Preservation Award: Marine Corps Air Facility,
Quantico, VA
3.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Awards:
3.a.  Sr. Enlisted: GySgt Pateh Tine, 1st Marine Division, Camp 
Pendleton, CA
3.b.  Jr Enlisted: SSgt Justin L Turney, Marine Light Attack 
Helicopter Squadron 773, Joint Base MDL, NJ  
3.c.  Officer: Captain Kyle Andersen, 1st Marine Division, Camp 
Pendleton, CA
3.d.  Civilian: No nominations 
3.e.  Civilian of the Year: Mr. Michael Sumpter, 1st Force Storage
Battalion, MCLB Barstow, CA
4.  Marine Corps Safety Awards:
4.a.  Group I: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC
4.b.  Group II: Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC
4.c.  Group III: Marine Aircraft Group 41, Fort Worth, TX
4.d.  Group IV: Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, GA
5.  The respective Commanding General will present unit and 
individual awards on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.  
CMC Safety Division will mail all awards and trophies to the unit 
addresses of winning installations, units, and individuals.
6.  All nominees are commended for their significant contributions 
made towards reducing mishaps, increasing mission readiness, and 
preserving our most precious asset – our Marines, Sailors, and 
Civilian Marines.  Congratulations to all for a job well done!
7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr., 
Director, Marine Corps Staff.