Fiscal Year 2024 Career Planner of the Year Award Board Results

1.  Purpose.  To announce the results of the Fiscal 
Year 2024 (FY24) Career Planner of the Year Board.
2.  Background.  Per the reference, the FY24 Career Planner of the 
Year board was established to recognize outstanding performance 
within the active duty career planner force.  The selection board 
convened on 6 December 2024 to consider nominations from across the 
Service.  All nominees had exemplary records indicating noteworthy 
leadership and ability. Competition was exceptionally keen.
3.  The results of the board are as follows:
3.a.  FY24 Career Planner of the Year:
Staff Sergeant Matthew P. Pirkle
Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing
3.b.  FY24 Career Planner of the Year Runner-up:
Staff Sergeant Juan M. Ramirez Jr
Headquarters and Service Battalion, MARFORPAC
4.  Review the reference for promotion and award submission 
guidelines.  
5.  Congratulations to those selected and all who were nominated. 
Your work is absolutely crucial for the overall retention effort; 
the Corps depends on you and other leaders to ensure the best and 
brightest stay within its ranks.
6.  Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, 
Manpower Management Division.