Awards Update
This MARADMIN provides updates to Marine Corps unit awards and individual decorations since the last update (MARADMIN 170/17). It authorizes various unit awards including Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, Presidential Unit Citations, and Meritorious Unit Commendations for multiple units and time periods, approves Combat Action Ribbons for Operation Shining Express (2003), and designates Operation Odyssey Lightning as a qualifying operation for Global War on Terrorism medals.
Issued: July 19, 2017
1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 170/17.<br>
2. The following unit awards are authorized and will be incorporated in ref (a).<br>
2.a. Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA)<br>
2.a.1. HQ, Central Command Joint Theater Support Contracting Command 01Jan13-31Dec14<br>
2.a.2. White House Military Office 01Jul12-01Sep15<br>
(Correction to MARADMIN 170/17)<br>
Additional eligible units approved for participation:<br>
White House Military Office Headquarters<br>
White House Medical Unit<br>
Marine Helicopter Squadron One<br>
Presidential Food Service<br>
White House Transportation Agency<br>
Presidential Airlift Group (PAG)<br>
White House Communications Agency<br>
Naval Support Facility<br>
2.a.3. HQ, US Forces Korea 01May15-31Dec16<br>
Note: Per ref (b), service units and individuals assigned to service units in support of these Joint organizations are not eligible for these Awards. Only those members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were present at the time and directly participated in the service or achievement for 30 days or more or for the period cited if less than 30 days, are authorized to wear the JMUA ribbon. Personnel must be assigned and/or attached by official orders to the joint unit or task force headquarters receiving the JMUA. Local Commanders may waive, on an individual basis, the 30-day minimum time requirement for individuals (reserve personnel on active duty and TDY and/or TAD personnel) who, in the purview of the Commander, contributed directly to the achievement cited, and were assigned on official orders to the Awarded unit during the approved time frames.<br>
2.b. Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)<br>
2.b.1. Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan 29May09-12Apr10<br>
(Correction to MARADMIN 231/15)<br>
Additional eligible units approved for participation:<br>
VMR-1 Detachment 29May09-16Nov09<br>
VMR Detachment Andrews 17Nov09-12Apr10<br>
Additional eligible personnel approved for participation:<br>
PS1 Bordios Jr., Porfirio P. Cpl Lewis, Veronica L.<br>
HMC Brisley, Roger L. Sgt Martinez, Chad A.<br>
Cpl Che, Phong K. Cpl Rose, Derron D. <br>
Cpl Coil, Ryan W. Cpl Shute, Matthew O.<br>
Cpl Harrison, Lorne B. Sgt Silvers, David T.<br>
Cpl Jefferson, Victor R. Cpl Sonnier, Trevor J.<br>
Cpl Keller, Alexander R. GySgt Vasquez, Lenny S.<br>
Cpl Kvietkus, Jude E. Cpl West, Matthew E.<br>
2.c. Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)<br>
2.c.1. US Naval Academy 01Aug13-31Oct15<br>
Additional units approved for participation:<br>
SJAG<br>
Buchanan House Staff<br>
Naval Academy Prepatory School<br>
Naval Academy Band<br>
USNA GET<br>
USNA North East Region<br>
USNA Mid West Region<br>
USNA LEAD/PMP<br>
USNA Los Angeles<br>
USNA South East Region<br>
USNA South Central Region<br>
2.c.2. Marine Transport Squadron (VMR-1) 01Feb14-25Sep15<br>
Civilians approved for participation:<br>
Benton, William C. Martin, Italy M.<br>
Colwell, Gregory N. Smith, Ronald C.<br>
Haun, Ronald H. Wilkerson, David E.<br>
Hirasawa, George A.<br>
2.c.3. SPMAGTF-Crisis Response-Central Command 05May14-21Apr15<br>
2.c.4. SPMAGTF-Crisis Response-Africa 01Aug14-28Feb15<br>
Additional units approved for participation:<br>
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit<br>
Command Element<br>
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264<br>
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252<br>
Marine Wing Support Squadron 273<br>
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26<br>
Combat Logistics Battalion 2<br>
Battalion Landing Team 2/2<br>
Additional personnel approved for participation:<br>
Cpl Bell, Michael<br>
LCpl Kuznia, Matthew<br>
Sgt Ortega, Adam<br>
SSgt Tributino, Jordan<br>
2.c.5. Marine Corps Information Operations Center 20Oct11-15Apr16<br>
Civilians approved for participation:<br>
Allen, Christophe A. Hartfield Jr, Thomas L.<br>
Andrews, James L. Hesley, Stuart M.<br>
Andros, Christian Hilleary, Michael J.<br>
Austin, Constance I. Johnson, Adreienna<br>
Bagley, Joseph D. Jordan-Little, Zelma L.<br>
Bess, Julio Lineweaver, Curtis A.<br>
Brown, Eugene D. Loughry, John I.<br>
Carroll, Colin J. Martinez, Refugio<br>
Carter, Charles F. Mcneive, James F.<br>
Chong, Krystal L. Milan, Brian L.<br>
Copes, Antoine M. Milligan, Robert S.<br>
Dandridge, Kristy c. Minke, Deborah J.<br>
Davis, Debbie Moroco Jr, Daniel A.<br>
Davis, Shalisa W. Ortiz, Ana L.<br>
Davis, Maudtisa N. Perezpabon, Luis F.<br>
Eldridge, Erik B. Poe, Cynthia<br>
Ekvall, Richard W. Sangster, Paulette M.<br>
Grohoski, David C. Simon III, Leonard J.<br>
Gross, Steven J. Taillie, Glenn A.<br>
Grizzelli, Randy Wagner, Christian<br>
Hamilton Jr, Harry E. Williams, Vincent<br>
Hanrahan William J.<br>
2.c.6. Carrier Strike Group Ten and Charles De Gaulle French Carrier Strike Group-473<br>
Additional units approved for participation:<br>
VMFA-312<br>
This is a correction to MARADMIN 170/17, this award was erroneously listed as a NUC.<br>
2.c.7. Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force 01Jul14-14Jul15<br>
(Correction to MARADMIN 508/15) <br>
Additional units approved for participation and are added for eligibility as a supporting element to the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force:<br>
Marine Corps Force Innovation Office (MCFIO) 01Dec14-14Jul15<br>
Additional personnel approved for participation:<br>
Maj Anderlonis, M. C. SSgt Medina, J.<br>
SSgt Arce, I. Maj Posey, M. J.<br>
GySgt Armstrong, M. P. Col Samarov, M. V.<br>
LtCol Coleman, L. C. SSgt Serrano, H. M.<br>
Cpl Garcia, J. L. BGen Smith, G. W.<br>
Capt Gastrock, J. R. LtCol Sullivan, M. D.<br>
Maj Hume, E. B. GySgt TorresGutierrez, J. A.<br>
Capt Iturriaga, J. R. LtCol Venning, B. M.<br>
Capt Jadro, B. J. Col Weinberg, A. M.<br>
Maj Kaltrider, V. L. Maj Wolny B. M.<br>
Capt Krebs, M. T. Maj Zelek, T. R.<br>
Civilians approved for participation:<br>
Johnson, Paul C.<br>
2.d. Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation (CGMTC)<br>
2.d.1. Marine Barracks Washington<br>
Approved personnel for participation:<br>
Sgt Newton, Kenneth J.<br>
LCpl Sweckard, Adam R.<br>
LCpl Vonspreecken, Justin R.<br>
Note: Per ref (c), this award is not authorized for wear.<br>
3.a. Combat Action Ribbon (CAR)<br>
3.a.1. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy approved the CAR for Operation Shining Express in Monrovia, Liberia from 24 June to 29 August 2003. Approved personnel will be added to the CAR database maintained at this Headquarters. Active duty and reserve personnel records will be updated via UD to reflect in MCTFS. Retired and Discharged personnel may request a change to their DD-214 by submitting a Standard Form 180 to Headquarters US Marine Corps, Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch, 2008 Elliot Road Quantico VA 22134-5030. Approved personnel for this award are listed below:<br>
Sgt Adams, Anthony D. Cpl Massarelli, Michael P.<br>
GySgt Aldridge, Jonathan W. CWO2 Massey II, Duward E.<br>
Sgt Anderson, David L. Cpl Matthews, Benjamin W.<br>
Sgt Barton II, Travis N. Cpl Michalek, Clint A.<br>
Cpl Bellamy, Nicholas A. Cpl Milisauskas Ii, Stephen J.<br>
Cpl Bogues, Jesse M. Cpl Morales, Alberto M.<br>
SSgt Bourdaghs, Daniel R. Cpl Muniz, Michael<br>
LCpl Boutall, Patrick R. LCpl Murrell, John C.<br>
Cpl Brown III, Herman A. Cpl Nelson, Edward Z.<br>
Cpl Brown, Daniel J. LCpl Nixon, Erik R.<br>
LCpl Burroughs, Sean M. Cpl Peddycoart, Michael D.<br>
LCpl Carroll, Theron A. Cpl Pope, Louis M.<br>
LCpl Chandler, Damien J. LCpl Regonini, Neil R.<br>
LCpl Cooney III, Peter B. SSgt Reiff, Jacob M.<br>
GySgt Cooper, Glenn S. LCpl Reina, Mark J.<br>
Cpl Davis, Eric E. LCpl Rivas, Adrian M.<br>
LCpl Delamarter, Nicholas C. LCpl Rositas, Stevan J.<br>
LtCol Delcolliano, John A. LCpl Rushing, Micheal C.<br>
Cpl Fulton, Ryan L. Sgt Scramlin, Jason R.<br>
Cpl Gonzales, Patrick E. LtCol Spicknall, Edward N.<br>
Sgt Grungo, Nicholas M. Maj Spignesi, Nicholas A.<br>
Sgt Guthrie, Scott A. Cpl Spooner, Jonathan E.<br>
Sgt Himes, Thomas E. LCpl Stanley, Matthew S.<br>
LCpl Holmes, Thomas A. Cpl Steiner, Christophe T.<br>
LCpl Howard, Leon M. LCpl Stevens, James J.<br>
Sgt Key, Jasper K. Cpl Strovall, Bryan<br>
LCpl Kim, Sang U. LtCol Sullivan, Christopher G.<br>
Cpl Spooner, Jonathan E. Cpl Taylor, Arthur R.<br>
LCpl Knappenberger, Derek L. Cpl Taylor, Rodney L.<br>
Capt Kuni, Gregory L. Cpl Thompson, Joseph M.<br>
Cpl Lackner, Adam J. Cpl Thompson, Matthew S.<br>
Sgt Lapine, Craig D. Cpl Vargas Jr, Serafin<br>
Cpl Leckrone, Adam K. Sgt Voskuhl, Shane M.<br>
Cpl Lemcke, Jason A. Sgt Weeks, Jordan C.<br>
Capt Lynch, Robert P. LCpl White, Brian K.<br>
LCpl Machado, Mark A. Cpl Yager, Jeff D.<br>
Cpl Marksberry, David T. LCpl Yencha, Jason R.<br>
Cpl Marshall, Jack D. LCpl Zadravec, Robert J.<br>
4.a. The office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense has approved OPERATION ODYSSEY LIGHTNING as a qualifying operation for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for the period of 01 August 2016 through 19 December 2016. The associated GWOTEM areas of eligibility (AOE):<br>
Algeria Niger Spain<br>
Chad Greece Tunisia<br>
Egypt Italy France<br>
Libya Mediterranean Sea from the Straits of Gibralter to 25 East Longitude. Service members must be deployed to the AOE for the designated GWOTEM approved operation in order to qualify for award of the GWOTEM. There is no associated deployment requirement in order to qualify for award of the GWOTSM.<br>
5. Ref (a) is no longer distributed. Instead, ref (a) is updated quarterly and maintained on the internet at www.Marines.mil.<br>
6. Release authorized by MajGen Michael A. Rocco, Director, Manpower Management Division.