2023 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards Recipients

1.  I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 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 2023.<br>
2.  Warrior Preservation Award: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA<br>
3.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Awards:<br>
3.a.  Sr. Enlisted: MSgt Orlando L. Villalobos, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC<br>
3.b.  Jr Enlisted: SSgt Michael A. Price, Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Transition Training Unit, Camp Pendleton, CA<br>
3.c.  Officer: Capt Gregory J. Fountain, Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Transition Training Unit, Camp Pendleton, CA<br>
3.d.  Civilian: Mr. Jacob Taney, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA<br>
3.e.  Civilian of the Year: Mr. Kenneth Barnett, Headquarters and Service Batallion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA<br>
4.  Marine Corps Safety Awards:<br>
4.a.  Group I: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA<br>
4.b.  Group II: Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC<br>
4.c.  Group III: Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA<br>
4.d.  Group IV: Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, GA<br>
5.  The following individuals and organizations were deemed honorable mentions due to their significant accomplishments in the field of ground safety:<br>
5.a.  Marine Corps Safety Awards Group IV: Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Transition Training Unit, Camp Pendleton, CA<br>
5.b.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Awards Officer: CWO3 Patrick Sherrick, 3d Marine Division, Camp Butler, Okinawa, JP<br>
5.c.  Marine Corps Safety Excellence Awards Civilian of the Year:  Ms. Alura Acosta, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC<br>
6.  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.<br>
7.  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.<br>
8.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.