Announcement of the Fiscal Year 2020 Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony Recipients and Ceremony Conduct
This MARADMIN announces the recipients of the Fiscal Year 2020 Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding Marines across various categories including career planners, athletes, drill instructors, recruiters, and Marine Security Guards. Due to COVID-19 mitigation measures, the in-person ceremony has been cancelled, and commands are authorized to recognize their Marines locally.
Issued: April 12, 2021
1. In accordance with reference (a), this Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) announces the Fiscal Year 2020 Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony recipients. 2. On behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Commanding General of Training and Education takes pleasure in congratulating the following Marines on their selection: M&RA Awards: Career Planner of the Year: SSgt Natasha Bussell - 7TH ESB 1ST MLG SNCOIC Career Planner of the Year: GySgt Anourack D. Phavorachith - HQ CO 6THMAR REGT 2D MARDIV Active Reserve Career Planner: SSgt Christopher B. Ruffner - H&S CO 6TH ESB 4TH MLG Active Reserve SNCOIC Career Planner: GySgt Robert E. Beck - M&RA Male Athlete of the Year: Capt Kyle S. King - 3DBN 5THMAR 1ST MARDIV Female Athlete of the Year: 1stLt Mackenzie A. Margroum - HQ 6TH MCD TECOM Awards: Drill Instructor of the Year: SSgt Jacob J. Kauth - 2D RTBN RTR MCRDSD Marine Combat Instructor of the Year: SSgt Bianca M. Reyes - MCT SOI-W TRNGCMD MCRC Awards: Recruiter of the Year: SSgt Daniel A. Moreno - RS DALLAS 8TH MCD RSS SNCOIC of the Year: GySgt Samuel L. Branson - RS FREDERICK 4TH MCD Prior Service Recruiter of the Year: SSgt Ryan E. Ritchie - HQ 9TH MCD Prior Service RSS SNCOIC of the Year: GySgt Grant D. Brawn - HQ 4TH MCD MCESG Award: Marine Security Guard of the Year: SSgt Alyssa L. Vondras - MCESG REGION 1 3. Due to COVID-19 mitigation measures, the in-person Fiscal Year 2020 ceremony has been cancelled. Commands are authorized to recognize their Marines in accordance with reference (a). 4. Additional details for the Fiscal Year 2021 Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony will be published via MARADMIN at a later date. 5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Lewis A. Craparotta, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.