WEBVTT 00:02.359 --> 00:04.526 The Department of War , Public Service 00:04.526 --> 00:06.581 Recognition Week , Spirit of Service 00:06.581 --> 00:10.159 ceremony . Please 00:10.159 --> 00:12.270 stand for the singing of our national 00:12.270 --> 00:14.270 anthem followed by the invocation . 00:27.860 --> 00:30.510 Oh , say , can you 00:30.700 --> 00:34.130 see by the dawn's early 00:34.599 --> 00:36.979 light what so 00:36.979 --> 00:40.759 proudly we hear . at the 00:40.759 --> 00:44.750 twilight's last gleaming , whose 00:44.750 --> 00:48.599 stripes and bright stars 00:48.599 --> 00:50.099 through the perilous fight 00:53.110 --> 00:55.639 or the ramparts we 00:55.639 --> 00:59.439 watched were so gallantly 00:59.439 --> 01:03.400 streaming and the rockets 01:03.400 --> 01:07.160 red glare . The bombs bursting . 01:09.080 --> 01:12.349 Gave proof through the night 01:14.480 --> 01:18.250 that our flag was still there . Oh 01:20.800 --> 01:23.970 say does that star spangled banner . 01:27.760 --> 01:30.620 or the And of the 01:32.559 --> 01:36.360 and the mother bra 01:46.349 --> 01:47.349 Let's pray . 01:51.139 --> 01:53.339 Almighty God , Father in heaven , we 01:53.339 --> 01:55.339 thank you for your presence with us 01:55.339 --> 01:58.680 today . This is a special day as we 01:58.680 --> 02:00.800 honor those here with the Spirit of 02:00.800 --> 02:03.680 service award . These men and women 02:03.680 --> 02:06.019 have been fine examples of excellence , 02:06.239 --> 02:08.350 and we bless them with your favor and 02:08.350 --> 02:12.320 grace . We ask that those here 02:13.059 --> 02:15.170 that have gotten this award , that we 02:15.170 --> 02:17.860 also have the same attitude and that it 02:17.860 --> 02:21.000 be contagious and that we all strive 02:21.139 --> 02:23.149 for your ability to flow through us 02:23.259 --> 02:26.289 each and every day . We celebrate today 02:26.509 --> 02:28.565 the hard work and dedication that we 02:28.565 --> 02:31.279 have seen with those here . And thank 02:31.279 --> 02:33.520 you for your continued blessing . In 02:33.520 --> 02:35.440 your holy name we pray . Amen . 02:43.070 --> 02:47.059 Please be seated . Ladies and gentlemen , 02:47.360 --> 02:49.416 I would like to introduce you to our 02:49.416 --> 02:51.582 next speaker , one of the department's 02:51.582 --> 02:53.638 exceptional public servants , Mister 02:53.638 --> 02:56.929 Robert G . Saliss . Mr . Sali serves as 02:56.929 --> 02:58.873 the director of administration and 02:58.873 --> 03:00.651 management as a principal staff 03:00.651 --> 03:02.762 assistant to the Secretary and Deputy 03:02.762 --> 03:05.490 Secretary of War . He advises on and 03:05.490 --> 03:07.157 implements organizational and 03:07.157 --> 03:09.046 management actions to improve the 03:09.046 --> 03:11.212 effectiveness of the Department of War 03:11.212 --> 03:14.330 Enterprise . Mr . Salis oversees the 03:14.330 --> 03:16.386 Pentagon reservation , including the 03:16.386 --> 03:18.720 Raven Rock Mountain Complex and leased 03:18.720 --> 03:20.664 facilities throughout the National 03:20.664 --> 03:22.809 Capital Region , ensuring the safety 03:22.809 --> 03:25.210 and security of employees as well as 03:25.210 --> 03:26.877 the operational readiness and 03:26.877 --> 03:28.988 resilience of the reservation to meet 03:28.988 --> 03:31.509 national security missions . He manages 03:31.509 --> 03:34.020 financial , contracting , personnel 03:34.020 --> 03:36.300 security , and administrative support 03:36.300 --> 03:38.578 for the office of the Secretary of War , 03:38.779 --> 03:41.179 select defense agencies and Department 03:41.179 --> 03:43.380 of War field activities , and 03:43.380 --> 03:45.547 Department of and department personnel 03:45.547 --> 03:48.220 in the region . Mr . Salis also 03:48.220 --> 03:50.331 exercises authority , direction , and 03:50.331 --> 03:52.387 control over Washington headquarters 03:52.387 --> 03:54.164 services and the Pentagon Force 03:54.164 --> 03:56.610 Protection Agency . As the department's 03:56.610 --> 03:58.499 performance improvement officer , 03:58.499 --> 04:01.130 Mister Sali's advises the Secretary and 04:01.130 --> 04:03.649 Deputy Secretary of War on ensuring the 04:03.649 --> 04:06.130 department's mission and goals are 04:06.130 --> 04:08.241 achieved through strategic planning , 04:08.241 --> 04:10.519 analysis , and performance measurement . 04:11.369 --> 04:13.500 Previously , Mr . Salis has performed 04:13.500 --> 04:15.611 the duties of the Deputy Secretary of 04:15.611 --> 04:18.459 War , leading the department's $850 04:18.459 --> 04:20.380 billion programming and budgeting 04:20.380 --> 04:23.289 process . He also served as the acting 04:23.289 --> 04:25.169 secretary of war , leading the 04:25.169 --> 04:27.336 department during a vital presidential 04:27.336 --> 04:29.225 transition period , directing the 04:29.225 --> 04:31.225 military forces and executing their 04:31.225 --> 04:33.280 global national security and defense 04:33.280 --> 04:35.989 missions . He served for over a decade 04:35.989 --> 04:38.045 as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of 04:38.045 --> 04:39.809 Defense for Homeland Defense 04:39.809 --> 04:41.809 integration and defense support of 04:41.809 --> 04:43.698 civil authorities , acting as the 04:43.698 --> 04:46.209 principal career civilian advisor to 8 04:46.209 --> 04:49.260 Secretaries of War . Mr . Sali is a 04:49.260 --> 04:51.204 retired United States Marine Corps 04:51.204 --> 04:53.380 officer whose career included global 04:53.380 --> 04:55.720 planning and execution of multiple 04:55.720 --> 04:57.276 internationally significant 04:57.276 --> 04:59.529 contingencies . For his actions during 04:59.529 --> 05:01.585 the liberation of Kuwait in the Gulf 05:01.585 --> 05:03.640 War , he was awarded the Bronze Star 05:03.640 --> 05:05.950 Medal . He holds a Bachelor of Arts in 05:05.950 --> 05:07.950 Management and Economics from Rhode 05:07.950 --> 05:10.390 Island College and a Master of Arts in 05:10.390 --> 05:12.612 National Security and Strategic Studies 05:12.612 --> 05:15.070 from the Naval War College . Ladies and 05:15.070 --> 05:17.070 gentlemen , please welcome Mister 05:17.070 --> 05:18.750 Robert G . Salis . 05:33.359 --> 05:35.192 Hey , good morning to everyone . 05:37.459 --> 05:39.850 Good morning . Yeah , it was a little 05:39.850 --> 05:42.260 quiet in here before , so I , I hope 05:42.260 --> 05:44.371 we'll get a little , a little excited 05:44.371 --> 05:47.880 here . Um , But thank you for that 05:47.880 --> 05:50.269 introduction . Uh , it's an honor to be 05:50.269 --> 05:53.399 here with you today to celebrate the 05:53.399 --> 05:56.950 Spirit of Service Award honorees . It's 05:56.950 --> 05:59.061 a really significant accomplishment . 05:59.299 --> 06:01.355 I'll have more on that in a second . 06:01.940 --> 06:05.079 But let me welcome our distinguished 06:05.230 --> 06:08.559 guests . And it's a bit of a who's who 06:08.559 --> 06:10.281 and senior leaders here in the 06:10.281 --> 06:12.337 department , so welcome them today . 06:14.540 --> 06:16.873 You know , we can clap here too , right ? 06:18.100 --> 06:20.720 OK . Thank you . 06:22.829 --> 06:26.459 We all know that great accomplishments 06:26.470 --> 06:29.290 require a team effort . So I'd like to 06:29.290 --> 06:33.010 start by acknowledging all those who 06:33.010 --> 06:35.410 support the awardees , and there's many 06:35.410 --> 06:38.230 of you here in this room . Thank you to 06:38.230 --> 06:40.709 the families , the friends , the 06:40.709 --> 06:43.839 supervisors , the mentors that are here . 06:45.040 --> 06:47.859 Your encouragement and support . Is a 06:47.859 --> 06:50.081 critical element to the success that we 06:50.081 --> 06:52.220 see in our awardees today , so thank 06:52.220 --> 06:53.220 you . 06:58.369 --> 07:01.019 Again , this is an award ceremony , so 07:01.019 --> 07:03.130 there ought to be a lot of clapping . 07:03.130 --> 07:06.910 Uh , don't hesitate . And a 07:06.910 --> 07:09.230 big welcome to our most distinguished 07:09.230 --> 07:12.809 guests , this year's 18 incredible 07:12.809 --> 07:15.100 spirit of service honorees . 07:16.959 --> 07:17.519 Mhm 07:23.420 --> 07:25.660 Our spirit of service honorees 07:25.660 --> 07:27.882 represent many of the components of the 07:27.882 --> 07:29.604 department , the office of the 07:29.604 --> 07:31.882 Secretary of the war , the Joint Staff , 07:32.100 --> 07:35.540 the Air Force , the Space Force , the 07:35.540 --> 07:38.670 National Guard Bureau . The navy . 07:39.839 --> 07:42.239 And the Marine Corps UA . 07:47.359 --> 07:49.581 Although the honorees contributions and 07:49.581 --> 07:52.519 accomplishments to the department vary 07:52.519 --> 07:54.420 based on their responsibilities , 07:55.179 --> 07:58.119 several themes are consistent for all 07:58.119 --> 08:01.510 the awardees . They've demonstrated 08:01.510 --> 08:04.149 consistent excellence . Made 08:04.149 --> 08:07.070 extraordinary contributions to their 08:07.070 --> 08:10.269 organization's missions . And created 08:10.660 --> 08:13.739 lasting impacts to the department's 08:13.739 --> 08:17.190 mission . When you consider the 08:17.190 --> 08:20.149 civilian workforce of the department is 08:20.149 --> 08:24.149 over 800,000 employees , that there 08:24.149 --> 08:27.329 are 650 different 08:27.630 --> 08:31.470 occupations across hundreds of 08:31.470 --> 08:34.520 career fields . That our career 08:34.979 --> 08:38.450 civilian workforce provides the 08:38.450 --> 08:40.979 institutional continuity and 08:40.979 --> 08:44.460 specialized expertise required to 08:44.460 --> 08:48.299 sustain the joint force . That 08:48.299 --> 08:51.070 our workforce ensures the national 08:51.070 --> 08:53.669 security missions are achieved . And 08:53.669 --> 08:56.630 that the spirit of service award . 08:57.450 --> 09:00.929 Is one of the most prestigious awards 09:00.929 --> 09:03.429 for our career civilian workforce , 09:03.890 --> 09:06.619 then it's fair to say . That the 09:06.619 --> 09:09.880 department mission . is due in no small 09:09.880 --> 09:12.969 part or measure to your extraordinary 09:12.969 --> 09:15.830 leadership and today's Spirit of 09:15.830 --> 09:18.052 Service Award recipients . So thank you 09:18.052 --> 09:19.052 very much . 09:24.880 --> 09:27.559 So let me , the nomination process and 09:27.559 --> 09:30.169 evaluation process for the Spirit of 09:30.169 --> 09:32.200 Service Award is very , very 09:32.200 --> 09:35.950 competitive . Each component is limited 09:35.950 --> 09:38.719 in the number of nominees and can only 09:38.719 --> 09:41.840 nominate their top , top 09:41.840 --> 09:45.580 performers who have empowered 09:46.039 --> 09:48.239 their employees and colleagues . 09:49.500 --> 09:51.690 Mentored and developed others , 09:52.190 --> 09:56.179 championed service delivery . And 09:56.179 --> 09:58.780 demonstrated compassion through 09:58.780 --> 10:02.580 community service . In addition 10:02.799 --> 10:05.200 to delivering significant results , 10:05.799 --> 10:09.200 nominees must demonstrate the highest 10:09.200 --> 10:12.159 level of public service values . 10:13.010 --> 10:16.890 While simultaneously . Developing and 10:16.890 --> 10:20.780 strengthening their workforce . It is 10:20.780 --> 10:24.609 an elite group who are selected for the 10:24.609 --> 10:26.659 spirit of service recognition . 10:33.450 --> 10:37.190 Mm mm As we look to the future , our 10:37.190 --> 10:40.380 nation faces some . Of the 10:40.380 --> 10:43.739 most significant national security 10:43.739 --> 10:47.440 challenges we have ever faced in our 10:47.440 --> 10:50.530 history . The world is a much more 10:50.530 --> 10:54.469 dangerous and demanding . Today 10:54.700 --> 10:57.630 than it was 5 years ago , 3 years ago , 10:58.020 --> 11:01.109 or even 2 years ago . And that will 11:01.109 --> 11:04.309 continue . Our adversaries are 11:04.309 --> 11:07.549 advancing their capabilities at a pace . 11:08.299 --> 11:11.570 Not seen before . To include the 11:11.570 --> 11:14.400 sophistication . In advancement of 11:14.400 --> 11:17.590 their weapons systems . As Secretary 11:17.590 --> 11:20.549 Hegsteth has stated , we will achieve 11:20.549 --> 11:23.510 peace through strength by increasing 11:23.510 --> 11:26.710 our military readiness and modernizing 11:26.710 --> 11:30.270 our force by improving the warrior 11:30.270 --> 11:33.640 ethos . And strengthening 11:33.640 --> 11:36.919 deterrence . Today we recognize our 11:36.919 --> 11:39.630 awardees high level of professionalism 11:40.090 --> 11:43.700 and contribution . We also thank them 11:44.150 --> 11:46.539 for setting the standard for future 11:46.539 --> 11:49.190 leaders to meet the evolving national 11:49.190 --> 11:52.729 security challenges . As we know , the 11:52.729 --> 11:56.590 Department of War is a vast and complex 11:56.590 --> 11:59.330 organization . It is the personal 11:59.330 --> 12:02.440 dedication of each of you . Each and 12:02.440 --> 12:05.099 every day that enables the department 12:05.450 --> 12:08.010 to meet and exceed our national 12:08.010 --> 12:11.119 security missions . In a minute , we 12:11.119 --> 12:13.960 will read each of the awardees 12:13.960 --> 12:16.500 citations . I've read them all . 12:17.390 --> 12:20.150 They're very , very impressive . So I 12:20.150 --> 12:22.469 wanna take a moment to highlight some 12:22.469 --> 12:25.710 of the statements in the citations that 12:25.710 --> 12:29.309 I believe are reflective of the lasting 12:29.309 --> 12:32.549 impact our awardees have had on the 12:32.549 --> 12:35.559 department . Now I organize these 12:35.559 --> 12:39.119 statements into 3 categories . The 12:39.119 --> 12:41.159 first one was providing exemplary 12:41.159 --> 12:44.080 leadership . The next one was improving 12:44.080 --> 12:46.659 national security . And the last one 12:46.659 --> 12:49.099 was improving workforce and community 12:49.099 --> 12:51.909 partnerships . And you can fit into all 12:51.909 --> 12:54.429 of those , but I chose some of the 12:54.429 --> 12:57.750 statements in the citations that I 12:57.750 --> 13:01.580 thought were good examples of , uh , 13:01.590 --> 13:05.390 these categories . In the category 13:05.390 --> 13:09.010 of providing exemplary leadership 13:09.349 --> 13:11.405 sounds like the Oscars doesn't it in 13:11.405 --> 13:13.669 the in the category but you're real 13:13.669 --> 13:15.780 people doing real things so thank you 13:15.780 --> 13:18.909 very much in the category of providing 13:18.909 --> 13:22.270 exemplary leadership , the statement is . 13:23.119 --> 13:25.359 His visionary leadership inspired 13:25.359 --> 13:28.190 current and future generations of 13:28.190 --> 13:31.119 leaders and team members by 13:31.119 --> 13:34.719 excelling in his support to the 13:34.719 --> 13:38.419 warfighter . Her exceptional 13:38.419 --> 13:41.979 leadership and mentorship guided new 13:41.979 --> 13:45.400 officers and significantly improved 13:45.400 --> 13:48.919 mission success . He has 13:48.919 --> 13:52.719 been the Marine Corps indispensable 13:52.719 --> 13:55.719 expert and leader for integrated and 13:55.719 --> 13:59.340 air missile defense . His 13:59.340 --> 14:02.299 flawless planning and exceptional 14:02.299 --> 14:05.580 coordination of nationally significant 14:05.580 --> 14:09.299 events involving senior leaders to 14:09.299 --> 14:12.099 include the vice president showcased 14:12.340 --> 14:15.119 the highest levels of professionalism . 14:16.919 --> 14:20.760 In the category of improving national 14:20.760 --> 14:24.549 security . He moved students from the 14:24.549 --> 14:27.640 classroom into the operational field 14:28.159 --> 14:31.880 securing America's technological 14:31.880 --> 14:34.830 advantage . His 14:34.830 --> 14:38.270 diplomatic skills and meticulous 14:38.270 --> 14:41.390 attention to detail built a lasting 14:41.390 --> 14:44.729 legacy of international partnerships . 14:46.000 --> 14:49.260 Her visionary work in establishing 14:49.520 --> 14:52.840 cyber fellowships has created a 14:52.840 --> 14:56.400 vital two-way exchange of 14:56.400 --> 14:58.520 knowledge between government and 14:58.520 --> 15:02.000 academia . He 15:02.000 --> 15:04.450 transformed foreign language 15:04.450 --> 15:07.369 proficiency bonus process , ensuring 15:07.369 --> 15:10.049 timely pay for our airmen and 15:10.049 --> 15:13.330 significantly improved the assignment 15:13.330 --> 15:16.719 process of critical language skilled 15:16.729 --> 15:20.239 personnel . He modernized 15:20.580 --> 15:24.140 training courses that advanced digital 15:24.140 --> 15:28.140 literacy to ensure our educators are 15:28.140 --> 15:30.419 at the technological forefront . 15:32.909 --> 15:35.309 He doesn't just produce trusted 15:35.309 --> 15:38.640 analysis , he builds the analysis 15:39.140 --> 15:41.950 our Navy needs to to maintain its war 15:41.950 --> 15:45.460 fighting edge . His 15:45.460 --> 15:49.119 leadership . Averted high consequence 15:49.119 --> 15:52.359 impacts to major programs and 15:52.359 --> 15:55.640 directly safeguarded our war fighter 15:55.640 --> 15:59.500 readiness . And the last one in 15:59.500 --> 16:01.280 this category , he completely 16:01.900 --> 16:05.059 transformed the culture and 16:05.059 --> 16:08.340 capabilities of the Navy's airborne 16:08.780 --> 16:12.380 anti-submarine warfare signal 16:12.380 --> 16:15.900 process laboratory . In the category 16:16.359 --> 16:19.960 of improving the workforce and 16:19.960 --> 16:23.590 community partnerships . Her investment 16:23.590 --> 16:26.549 in time and energy has created lasting 16:26.989 --> 16:29.789 positive impacts for individuals and 16:29.789 --> 16:33.530 teams across her entire workforce . 16:35.429 --> 16:39.309 She single-handedly improved the daily 16:39.309 --> 16:42.830 lives of her colleagues by fostering a 16:42.830 --> 16:46.320 collaborative culture and a first-class 16:46.349 --> 16:50.250 work environment . He developed 16:50.250 --> 16:53.219 critical policies to support community 16:53.219 --> 16:56.340 partnerships bringing emergency price 16:56.340 --> 17:00.260 relief to families directly benefiting 17:00.260 --> 17:01.570 our nation's airmen . 17:04.948 --> 17:08.389 She is a true champion of service whose 17:08.389 --> 17:11.958 compassion is evident in her tireless 17:11.958 --> 17:14.909 efforts organizing events for 17:14.909 --> 17:18.389 thousands of military children 17:18.668 --> 17:22.649 and collecting over 218,000 pounds 17:22.869 --> 17:26.050 of food for those events . And last , 17:26.609 --> 17:28.930 his ability to align resources 17:28.930 --> 17:32.569 effectively has greatly impacted over 17:32.569 --> 17:36.089 450,000 service members and their 17:36.089 --> 17:39.630 family . Now that is just a very 17:39.630 --> 17:43.589 quick review of the significant 17:43.589 --> 17:45.550 accomplishments . We'll hear the 17:45.550 --> 17:47.670 citations in a minute , but it's 17:47.670 --> 17:49.910 incredible the work that each of you 17:49.910 --> 17:51.299 have done so thank you . 17:58.069 --> 18:00.180 It's clear that you've all gone above 18:00.180 --> 18:02.402 and beyond , uh , to ensure the mission 18:02.402 --> 18:04.458 of the department and we're grateful 18:04.458 --> 18:06.900 for that . As one great leader said , 18:07.140 --> 18:09.260 our mission defines our purpose , our 18:09.260 --> 18:11.939 people define our success , and that 18:11.939 --> 18:14.219 certainly is representative of all of 18:14.219 --> 18:17.459 you . So with that , now we can prevent 18:17.780 --> 18:19.947 the real citations . So thank you very 18:19.947 --> 18:20.947 much . 18:38.560 --> 18:40.680 Accompanying the award recipient on 18:40.680 --> 18:42.569 behalf of Washington Headquarters 18:42.569 --> 18:45.219 Services is Miss Regina F . Miners , 18:45.760 --> 18:47.704 director , Washington Headquarters 18:47.704 --> 18:50.699 Services . Joining Miss . Minors is Mr . 18:50.900 --> 18:53.199 Stephen E . Brooke , director , 18:53.449 --> 18:55.227 facility Services Directorate . 19:03.760 --> 19:05.760 The award recipient from Washington 19:05.760 --> 19:08.280 Headquarters Services is Mr . David M . 19:08.410 --> 19:10.319 Brown , branch chief . 19:19.150 --> 19:21.829 Branch Chief Facilities Operations and 19:21.829 --> 19:24.800 Services Division . Mr . Brown made 19:24.800 --> 19:26.599 exceptional contributions that 19:26.599 --> 19:28.766 significantly strengthened the mission 19:28.766 --> 19:30.710 of the Department of War and set a 19:30.710 --> 19:32.655 standard of excellence in customer 19:32.655 --> 19:34.819 service delivery . His leadership has 19:34.819 --> 19:37.041 inspired current and future generations 19:37.041 --> 19:39.339 of leaders , colleagues , and team 19:39.339 --> 19:41.260 members to dedicate themselves to 19:41.260 --> 19:43.316 service within the Department of War 19:43.316 --> 19:45.760 and the Pentagon community . Through 19:45.760 --> 19:47.704 his vision and commitment , Mister 19:47.704 --> 19:49.871 Brown has cultivated a high performing 19:49.871 --> 19:52.093 organization , a motivated and selfless 19:52.093 --> 19:54.280 workforce , and a culture defined by 19:54.280 --> 19:56.760 collaboration , excellence , and 19:56.760 --> 19:59.359 service . His dedication to continuous 19:59.359 --> 20:01.780 improvement , steadfast support to war 20:01.780 --> 20:04.002 fighter missions , and genuine care for 20:04.002 --> 20:05.780 the well-being of his workforce 20:05.839 --> 20:08.459 exemplify the highest ideals of values 20:08.599 --> 20:09.988 and servant leadership . 20:32.900 --> 20:35.060 Accompanying the award recipient on 20:35.060 --> 20:37.004 behalf of the Office of the Deputy 20:37.004 --> 20:39.380 Assistant Secretary of War for 20:39.380 --> 20:41.660 Prototyping and experimentation is 20:41.660 --> 20:44.500 Mister Daniel Ermer , Deputy Assistant 20:44.500 --> 20:46.689 Secretary of War for Prototypes and 20:46.689 --> 20:48.459 Experiments , Office of the 20:48.459 --> 20:50.819 Undersecretary of War for Research and 20:50.819 --> 20:51.819 Engineering . 20:58.290 --> 21:00.457 The award recipient from the Office of 21:00.457 --> 21:02.568 the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War 21:02.609 --> 21:05.369 for prototyping and experimentation is 21:05.369 --> 21:08.599 Doctor Anne Mike Tran , Director of 21:08.599 --> 21:09.449 prototyping . 21:15.930 --> 21:18.170 Doctor Tren directly confronted a 21:18.170 --> 21:19.670 critical national security 21:19.670 --> 21:21.650 vulnerability , the erosion of our 21:21.650 --> 21:23.780 domestic science , technology , 21:24.170 --> 21:26.503 engineering and mathematics talent base , 21:26.650 --> 21:28.761 which threatened America's ability to 21:28.761 --> 21:31.119 outpace strategic competitors . In a 21:31.119 --> 21:32.952 direct execution of the national 21:32.952 --> 21:34.841 defense strategy , he created the 21:34.841 --> 21:36.619 experimentation and prototyping 21:36.619 --> 21:38.841 Institution Consortium , and the Summer 21:38.841 --> 21:40.508 Program Internship Consortium 21:40.880 --> 21:42.769 Experience to build a resilient , 21:42.770 --> 21:45.599 homegrown workforce , a scalable model 21:45.599 --> 21:47.543 proven by its exponential growth . 21:48.160 --> 21:50.493 Doctor Tran's signature brand expertise , 21:50.900 --> 21:54.020 availability , and relationships . In 21:54.020 --> 21:55.964 relationships , mentorship's model 21:55.964 --> 21:57.853 moves students from the classroom 21:57.853 --> 21:59.964 directly into the operational field . 21:59.964 --> 22:01.964 By embedding them with soldiers and 22:01.964 --> 22:03.798 industry partners during complex 22:03.798 --> 22:05.798 exercises like technology readiness 22:05.798 --> 22:07.631 experimentation , he bridged the 22:07.631 --> 22:09.619 crucial gap between innovation and 22:09.619 --> 22:12.260 fielding . This work forged the 22:12.260 --> 22:14.482 essential human infrastructure required 22:14.482 --> 22:16.780 for technological dominance , securing 22:16.780 --> 22:18.699 America's decisive advantage for 22:18.699 --> 22:19.699 decades to come . 22:29.420 --> 22:31.420 Accompanying the award recipient on 22:31.420 --> 22:33.531 behalf of the Defense Human Resources 22:33.531 --> 22:36.670 Activity is Miss Katie Griffin , Acting 22:36.670 --> 22:39.209 Director , Defense Manpower Data Center . 22:44.979 --> 22:47.035 The award recipient from the Defense 22:47.035 --> 22:49.219 Human Resources Activity is Doctor 22:49.219 --> 22:51.380 Jessica Meyers , staff advisor . 22:59.150 --> 23:01.300 Doctor Myers made an exceptional and 23:01.300 --> 23:03.133 multifaceted contribution to the 23:03.133 --> 23:05.300 defense Human Resources activity 23:05.500 --> 23:07.667 embodying the highest ideals of public 23:07.667 --> 23:09.979 service . She has single-handedly 23:09.979 --> 23:11.757 improved the daily lives of her 23:11.757 --> 23:13.979 colleagues by fostering a collaborative 23:13.979 --> 23:16.201 culture and ensuring a first-class work 23:16.201 --> 23:18.400 environment . Furthermore , Doctor 23:18.400 --> 23:20.622 Meyer's initiative to honor the veteran 23:20.622 --> 23:22.456 community through a powerful art 23:22.456 --> 23:24.233 exhibit demonstrates a profound 23:24.233 --> 23:26.289 compassion that has resonated deeply 23:26.289 --> 23:28.839 across the organization . Her holistic 23:28.839 --> 23:31.199 approach to service has boosted morale , 23:31.510 --> 23:33.677 deepened engagement , and strengthened 23:33.677 --> 23:35.788 our connection to the broader service 23:35.788 --> 23:36.788 community . 23:47.719 --> 23:49.719 Accompanying the award recipient on 23:49.719 --> 23:52.209 behalf of the Defense Health Agency is 23:52.209 --> 23:55.130 Rear Admiral Tracy Farrell , Deputy to 23:55.130 --> 23:57.186 the Assistant Director of Healthcare 23:57.186 --> 23:58.186 Administration . 24:03.750 --> 24:05.806 The award recipient from the Defense 24:05.806 --> 24:08.890 Health Agency is Miss Sherry Silverman , 24:09.189 --> 24:11.133 chief of the Strategic Integration 24:11.133 --> 24:12.133 Group . 24:18.270 --> 24:20.326 Miss Silverman is a transformational 24:20.326 --> 24:22.060 leader who championed employee 24:22.060 --> 24:24.099 empowerment to drive unprecedented 24:24.099 --> 24:26.670 mission success . She personally 24:26.670 --> 24:28.920 revitalized struggling employees into 24:28.920 --> 24:31.829 top performers in under 90 days , drove 24:31.829 --> 24:33.996 professional development compliance to 24:33.996 --> 24:37.939 100% from 67% for her team , funded 24:37.939 --> 24:39.772 key certifications to bridge the 24:39.772 --> 24:42.189 Defense Health Agency mission gap , and 24:42.189 --> 24:44.430 championed her staff to win 12 major 24:44.430 --> 24:48.310 awards , 400% above goal . This 24:48.310 --> 24:50.569 people first approach directly yielded 24:50.569 --> 24:53.969 an exceptional 86% retention rate and 24:53.969 --> 24:56.699 an 18% surge in division performance . 24:57.550 --> 24:59.439 Ms . Silverman's strategic vision 24:59.439 --> 25:01.494 empowered the enterprise by creating 25:01.494 --> 25:03.217 new frameworks for performance 25:03.217 --> 25:05.272 management and process improvement , 25:05.272 --> 25:07.439 guiding thousands of employees towards 25:07.439 --> 25:09.328 excellence . She also created the 25:09.328 --> 25:11.560 Defense Health Agency High Reliability 25:11.560 --> 25:13.338 Organizational Maturity Model , 25:13.839 --> 25:16.119 empowering leaders across 40 military 25:16.119 --> 25:18.540 treatment facilities . The actions of 25:18.540 --> 25:20.540 Miss Silverman reflect great credit 25:20.540 --> 25:22.818 upon herself and the Department of War . 25:33.920 --> 25:35.930 Accompanying the award recipient on 25:35.930 --> 25:38.041 behalf of the National Reconnaissance 25:38.041 --> 25:39.880 Office is Mister Darwin Banks , 25:40.089 --> 25:41.969 Director , Systems Engineering 25:41.969 --> 25:42.969 Directorate . 25:49.439 --> 25:51.550 The award recipient from the National 25:51.550 --> 25:53.550 Reconnaissance Office is Miss Sonia 25:53.550 --> 25:56.239 Jones , Deputy Director , Office of 25:56.239 --> 25:57.239 Chief Architect . 26:03.650 --> 26:05.849 Miss Jones demonstrated exceptional 26:05.849 --> 26:07.738 commitment to empowering National 26:07.738 --> 26:09.738 Reconnaissance Office employees and 26:09.738 --> 26:11.905 colleagues by completing comprehensive 26:11.905 --> 26:13.930 coaching certification aligned with 26:13.930 --> 26:15.819 International Coaching Federation 26:15.819 --> 26:17.849 standards and actively served as a 26:17.849 --> 26:19.849 certified coach within the National 26:19.849 --> 26:21.682 Reconnaissance Office Leadership 26:21.682 --> 26:24.130 coaching Program . Over a 5-month 26:24.130 --> 26:27.199 period , she invested approximately 130 26:27.199 --> 26:29.199 hours to complete her certification 26:29.199 --> 26:31.479 training , including 60 hours of formal 26:31.479 --> 26:34.119 instruction . 40 hours of supervised 26:34.119 --> 26:36.349 coaching and 30 hours of independent 26:36.349 --> 26:39.329 study . Miss Jones' investment of time 26:39.329 --> 26:41.699 and energy in service of others' 26:41.699 --> 26:43.643 development embodies the values of 26:43.643 --> 26:45.310 public service , professional 26:45.310 --> 26:47.532 development , and mission support while 26:47.532 --> 26:49.421 creating lasting positive impacts 26:49.421 --> 26:50.921 across individual team and 26:50.921 --> 26:53.032 organizational levels and helps build 26:53.032 --> 26:55.032 the capabilities of the workforce . 27:07.439 --> 27:09.680 Accompanying 5 award recipients on 27:09.680 --> 27:11.680 behalf of the Department of the Air 27:11.680 --> 27:13.902 Force is Brigadier General Sherrial M . 27:14.010 --> 27:16.170 Khan , Acting Director of Staff , 27:16.489 --> 27:18.433 Headquarters , United States Space 27:18.433 --> 27:19.433 Force . 27:25.900 --> 27:27.844 The first award recipient from the 27:27.844 --> 27:29.844 Department of the Air Force is Mr . 27:29.844 --> 27:32.380 Jeffrey R . Farron , foreign affairs 27:32.380 --> 27:34.969 specialist . For over a decade , Mr . 27:35.109 --> 27:36.998 Ferron has epitomized the highest 27:36.998 --> 27:39.220 ideals of customer service excellence , 27:39.280 --> 27:41.391 serving as the cornerstone of the Air 27:41.391 --> 27:43.502 Force's relationship with the Foreign 27:43.502 --> 27:45.130 Attache Corps . His flawless 27:45.130 --> 27:47.969 accreditation of over 500 foreign 27:47.969 --> 27:51.939 attaches , coordination of 170 Legion 27:51.939 --> 27:54.420 of Merit decorations , and execution of 27:54.420 --> 27:56.642 countless diplomatic events have earned 27:56.642 --> 27:58.864 consistent praise from foreign officers 27:58.864 --> 28:01.319 in embassies worldwide . Mr . Ferron's 28:01.319 --> 28:03.152 meticulous attention to detail , 28:03.239 --> 28:05.760 diplomatic grace , and genuine care for 28:05.760 --> 28:08.160 those he serves has shaped the Foreign 28:08.160 --> 28:10.880 Liaison Office into the premier attache 28:10.880 --> 28:13.719 program among all services . His 28:13.719 --> 28:15.719 service inspires confidence in the 28:15.719 --> 28:17.608 Department of War and strengthens 28:17.608 --> 28:19.719 America's bonds with allied nations . 28:20.489 --> 28:22.656 Mr . Ferron's professional integrity , 28:22.656 --> 28:24.770 dedication , and customer-focused 28:24.770 --> 28:26.937 excellence represent the absolute best 28:26.937 --> 28:29.159 of the Department of War Civilian Corps 28:29.159 --> 28:31.103 and have built a lasting legacy of 28:31.103 --> 28:32.270 diplomatic success . 28:42.209 --> 28:44.170 The 2nd award recipient from the 28:44.170 --> 28:46.369 Department of the Air Force is Miss 28:46.369 --> 28:49.449 Cherelle M . Hatcher , director , cyber 28:49.449 --> 28:50.229 Workforce . 28:58.010 --> 29:00.369 Miss Hatcher's impact is defined by her 29:00.369 --> 29:02.591 approach to developing others , forging 29:02.591 --> 29:04.702 enduring pathways for potential cyber 29:04.702 --> 29:06.925 leaders that directly enhances national 29:06.925 --> 29:09.410 cyber readiness . Her revitalization of 29:09.410 --> 29:11.577 the Department of the Air Force senior 29:11.577 --> 29:13.466 Military College intern program , 29:13.540 --> 29:15.873 personally mentoring an academic cohort , 29:15.890 --> 29:17.890 yielded 6 new Department of the Air 29:17.890 --> 29:19.890 Force and United States Space Force 29:19.890 --> 29:22.569 career candidates , securing top talent 29:22.569 --> 29:24.569 before they enter the marketplace . 29:24.680 --> 29:26.680 Miss Hatcher opened this opened the 29:26.680 --> 29:28.791 cyber direct commissioning program to 29:28.791 --> 29:31.013 civilians , creating vital on-ramps for 29:31.013 --> 29:33.050 new talent . Her engineering of the 29:33.050 --> 29:35.729 cyber structive Service Credit rules 29:35.729 --> 29:37.896 gave the Department of the Air Force a 29:37.896 --> 29:39.673 competitive edge , creating the 29:39.673 --> 29:41.840 framework to onboard seasoned industry 29:41.840 --> 29:43.896 experts in military ranks by valuing 29:43.896 --> 29:46.007 their experience to provide immediate 29:46.007 --> 29:48.062 impact to readiness . Miss Hatcher's 29:48.062 --> 29:50.229 establishment of inaugural fellowships 29:50.229 --> 29:52.340 forged a permanent link to academia , 29:52.449 --> 29:54.209 creating a two-way exchange of 29:54.209 --> 29:56.042 knowledge between government and 29:56.042 --> 29:58.319 academia , culminating in a sustainable 29:58.319 --> 30:00.569 pipeline to cultivate the next era of 30:00.569 --> 30:01.510 cyber leaders . 30:09.030 --> 30:11.239 The 3rd award recipient from the 30:11.239 --> 30:13.239 Department of the Air Force is Mr . 30:13.239 --> 30:15.719 Michael S . Spencer , Deputy Director , 30:15.959 --> 30:17.348 Community Partnerships . 30:19.959 --> 30:20.959 Yeah 30:26.869 --> 30:29.036 Mr . Spencer developed a Department of 30:29.036 --> 30:31.202 the Air Force policy that promoted the 30:31.202 --> 30:33.036 use of community partnerships to 30:33.036 --> 30:36.449 support presidential memorandum 01-50 , 30:36.750 --> 30:38.861 delivering emergency price relief for 30:38.861 --> 30:40.861 American families and defeating the 30:40.861 --> 30:42.900 cost of living crisis . He also 30:42.900 --> 30:44.789 developed an additional policy on 30:44.789 --> 30:46.410 leasing , contracting , and 30:46.410 --> 30:48.500 intergovernmental support agreements 30:48.500 --> 30:50.333 for unaccompanied housing to add 30:50.333 --> 30:52.420 additional tools in the toolkit for 30:52.420 --> 30:54.253 installation commanders managing 30:54.253 --> 30:56.587 housing deficits on their installations . 30:57.060 --> 30:59.171 Mr . Spencer played a key role in the 30:59.171 --> 31:01.116 in the Department of the Air Force 31:01.116 --> 31:03.380 scoring panel for fiscal year 2025 31:03.380 --> 31:05.436 projects submitted for the Office of 31:05.436 --> 31:07.491 Local Defense Community Cooperations 31:07.491 --> 31:09.324 Defense Community Infrastructure 31:09.324 --> 31:10.880 Program , which resulted in 31:10.880 --> 31:13.819 approximately $30 million in funded 31:13.819 --> 31:15.541 community-owned infrastructure 31:15.541 --> 31:17.900 improvements directly benefiting three 31:17.900 --> 31:19.456 Department of the Air Force 31:19.456 --> 31:21.550 installations . Additionally , he 31:21.550 --> 31:23.661 served as the lead representative for 31:23.661 --> 31:25.717 the Air Force in the Office of Local 31:25.717 --> 31:27.828 Defense Community Cooperations Public 31:27.828 --> 31:29.717 Schools on military installations 31:29.717 --> 31:31.717 effort to review proposals , attend 31:31.717 --> 31:33.661 each potential site , and validate 31:33.661 --> 31:35.717 requirements , resulting in projects 31:35.717 --> 31:37.383 that corrected infrastructure 31:37.383 --> 31:39.439 deficiencies in order to improve the 31:39.439 --> 31:41.550 quality of education for the students 31:41.550 --> 31:43.383 of airmen and guardians , aid in 31:43.383 --> 31:45.328 recruitment and retention of vital 31:45.328 --> 31:47.550 skills at the benefiting installation . 31:47.550 --> 31:49.439 And enhanced partnerships between 31:49.439 --> 31:51.217 communities and installations . 32:00.130 --> 32:02.020 The 4th award recipient from the 32:02.020 --> 32:04.020 Department of the Air Force is Mr . 32:04.180 --> 32:07.040 Sean M . Walker , management analyst . 32:15.979 --> 32:18.500 Mr . Walker exemplifies dedication by 32:18.500 --> 32:20.333 championing customer service and 32:20.333 --> 32:22.219 empowering his colleagues . He 32:22.219 --> 32:24.052 transformed the foreign language 32:24.052 --> 32:26.330 proficiency bonus adjudication process , 32:26.330 --> 32:28.530 achieving a 75% reduction in 32:28.530 --> 32:31.020 outstanding cases and ensuring timely , 32:31.260 --> 32:33.427 transparent pay decisions for airmen . 32:34.050 --> 32:36.489 He empowered over 50 talent managers by 32:36.489 --> 32:38.719 leading a strategic workshop to improve 32:38.719 --> 32:40.886 the assignment process for airmen with 32:40.886 --> 32:42.989 language skills . Mr . Walker 32:43.000 --> 32:45.167 strengthened stakeholder communication 32:45.250 --> 32:47.250 by co-facilitating language program 32:47.250 --> 32:49.489 manager action panel meetings and 32:49.489 --> 32:51.729 analyzing language-designated position 32:51.729 --> 32:54.579 fill rates . As a key member of 32:54.579 --> 32:56.801 organizational climate survey teams and 32:56.801 --> 32:58.746 a facilitator for mandatory safety 32:58.746 --> 33:00.690 training , his work has fostered a 33:00.690 --> 33:02.801 healthier and more supportive culture 33:02.801 --> 33:03.959 for all personnel . 33:13.750 --> 33:15.694 The final award recipient from the 33:15.694 --> 33:17.694 Department of the Air Force is Ms . 33:17.694 --> 33:19.819 Yanel I . Gavinna , Intelligent 33:19.819 --> 33:22.189 Civilian Career Field Manager , United 33:22.189 --> 33:23.390 States Space Force . 33:31.260 --> 33:33.260 Miss Gvina demonstrated exceptional 33:33.260 --> 33:35.420 leadership , significantly impacting 33:35.420 --> 33:37.369 personnel and processes across the 33:37.369 --> 33:39.819 enterprise . She empowered colleagues 33:39.819 --> 33:42.260 by onboarding 3 joint duty civilians 33:42.260 --> 33:44.371 from the Office of the Undersecretary 33:44.371 --> 33:46.538 of War for Intelligence and Security , 33:46.538 --> 33:48.371 the United States Army , and the 33:48.371 --> 33:50.593 Director of National Intelligence , and 33:50.593 --> 33:52.427 developed 3 digital solutions to 33:52.427 --> 33:54.204 automate administrative tasks , 33:54.204 --> 33:56.699 relieving staff burdens . Her guidance 33:56.699 --> 33:58.770 on furlough best practices and pay 33:58.770 --> 34:01.219 supplements assisted other units , and 34:01.219 --> 34:03.163 she boosted morale by securing and 34:03.163 --> 34:05.275 delivering command pins for the first 34:05.275 --> 34:08.500 time in 3 years . As a mentor , Miss 34:08.500 --> 34:10.580 Gavina's expertise on the Chief of 34:10.580 --> 34:12.860 Space Operations Action Officer Tiger 34:12.860 --> 34:15.780 Team led to a new United States Space 34:15.780 --> 34:17.979 Force workshop day , directly 34:17.979 --> 34:20.810 developing new officers . She champions 34:20.810 --> 34:22.754 service delivery by leading United 34:22.754 --> 34:24.921 States Space Force coordination on for 34:24.921 --> 34:26.810 Director of National Intelligence 34:26.810 --> 34:28.899 policies and enhancing information 34:28.899 --> 34:31.121 access via the Headquarters Space Force 34:31.121 --> 34:33.580 S-2's SharePoint , growing traffic by 34:33.580 --> 34:36.550 10% monthly . Her efforts ensured 34:36.550 --> 34:38.679 mission continuity and improved 34:38.679 --> 34:40.239 interagency collaboration . 34:53.189 --> 34:55.439 Accompanying 3 award recipients on 34:55.439 --> 34:57.606 behalf of the Department of the Navy , 34:57.639 --> 34:59.899 United States Marine Corps is Mr . 34:59.959 --> 35:03.739 Peter Ser Verruz , Deputy Director , 35:04.000 --> 35:05.239 Marine Corps Staff . 35:12.199 --> 35:14.143 The first award recipient from the 35:14.143 --> 35:16.310 Department of the Navy , United States 35:16.310 --> 35:18.643 Marine Corps , is Mr . Charles D . Duke , 35:18.929 --> 35:21.209 program analyst and senior defense air 35:21.209 --> 35:22.209 defense manager . 35:30.239 --> 35:32.017 Mr . Duke is the Marine Corps's 35:32.017 --> 35:34.239 indispensable subject matter expert for 35:34.239 --> 35:36.350 integrating air and missile defense , 35:36.399 --> 35:39.080 earning a perfect outstanding rating 35:39.080 --> 35:42.120 for 5 straight years . His impact is 35:42.120 --> 35:44.176 most visible in his role as the lead 35:44.176 --> 35:46.231 Marine Corps actions officer for the 35:46.231 --> 35:48.600 high priority Golden Dome for America 35:48.600 --> 35:50.322 initiative , where he has been 35:50.322 --> 35:52.267 instrumental in shaping this vital 35:52.267 --> 35:54.560 national level program and representing 35:54.560 --> 35:56.727 Marine Corps etiquettes at the highest 35:56.727 --> 35:59.760 levels . Mr . Duke's supervisors 35:59.760 --> 36:02.399 describe him as the go to guy providing 36:02.399 --> 36:04.800 flawless trusted analysis to senior 36:04.800 --> 36:06.911 leaders , including the commandant of 36:06.911 --> 36:09.199 the Marine Corps . His expertise has 36:09.199 --> 36:11.255 been a driving force in Force design 36:11.255 --> 36:13.800 2030 and in preparing leadership for 36:13.800 --> 36:15.633 critical engagement at the Joint 36:15.633 --> 36:17.850 Requirements Oversight Council . Mr . 36:18.010 --> 36:20.040 Duke's decade of unparalleled 36:20.040 --> 36:22.219 dedication and strategic impact 36:22.219 --> 36:24.389 epitomized by his leadership on Golden 36:24.389 --> 36:26.669 Dome for America makes him a standard 36:26.969 --> 36:28.858 by which public service should be 36:28.858 --> 36:29.858 measured . 36:47.449 --> 36:49.449 The 2nd award recipient from the 36:49.449 --> 36:51.616 Department of the Navy , United States 36:51.616 --> 36:53.649 Marine Corps , is Mr . John H . 36:53.850 --> 36:56.489 Hochdahl , protocol Director , Office 36:56.489 --> 36:58.711 of the Commandant of the Marine Corps . 37:06.060 --> 37:08.419 Mr . Hochdahl played a critical role in 37:08.419 --> 37:10.530 the successful planning and execution 37:10.530 --> 37:12.600 of multiple high visibility events 37:12.610 --> 37:14.777 commemorating the United States Marine 37:14.777 --> 37:17.500 Corps's 250th birthday . He served as 37:17.500 --> 37:19.611 the principal planner and coordinator 37:19.611 --> 37:21.778 for the Commandant of the Marine Corps 37:21.778 --> 37:23.667 Birthday Ball , the Pentagon cake 37:23.667 --> 37:25.830 cutting ceremony . The Marine Corps 37:25.830 --> 37:27.989 workshop service and assisted with 37:27.989 --> 37:29.656 White House level engagements 37:29.669 --> 37:31.891 celebrating the Navy and Marine Corps . 37:32.520 --> 37:34.687 Through disciplined planning , precise 37:34.687 --> 37:36.909 coordination , and exceptional customer 37:36.909 --> 37:38.798 service , Mister Hochdahl ensured 37:38.798 --> 37:40.709 seamless execution of nationally 37:40.709 --> 37:42.820 significant events involving the Vice 37:42.820 --> 37:45.042 President of the United States , senior 37:45.042 --> 37:46.820 Department of War leaders , and 37:46.820 --> 37:49.550 interagency partners . His leadership 37:49.550 --> 37:51.328 strengthened team performance , 37:51.328 --> 37:53.161 inspired confidence among senior 37:53.161 --> 37:54.994 stakeholders , and ensured these 37:54.994 --> 37:57.790 milestone events were executed with 37:57.790 --> 38:00.229 dignity and professionalism befitting 38:00.229 --> 38:03.030 the Marine Corps's 250 years of service 38:03.030 --> 38:04.030 to the nation . 38:09.510 --> 38:10.510 Sean 38:14.399 --> 38:16.360 The final award recipient from the 38:16.360 --> 38:18.527 Department of the Navy , United States 38:18.527 --> 38:20.679 Marine Corps is Mr . Sean M . Rugg , 38:20.879 --> 38:22.780 senior educational technologist . 38:29.620 --> 38:31.564 Mr . Rugg's exceptional leadership 38:31.564 --> 38:33.780 empowered over 50 United States Marine 38:33.780 --> 38:35.724 Corps commands through specialized 38:35.724 --> 38:38.040 training . As the primary consultant 38:38.040 --> 38:40.151 for curriculum development within the 38:40.151 --> 38:42.096 Marine Corps e-learning ecosystems 38:42.096 --> 38:44.659 Learning Management System , Moody , he 38:44.659 --> 38:47.219 fundamentally improved mission critical 38:47.219 --> 38:49.239 education delivery . Mr . Rugg 38:49.239 --> 38:51.479 architected the McLarn series Moody 38:51.479 --> 38:53.389 training courses from beginner to 38:53.389 --> 38:55.520 advanced , and an interactive content 38:55.520 --> 38:57.631 development course to advance digital 38:57.631 --> 38:59.576 literacy and keep educators at the 38:59.576 --> 39:02.030 technological forefront . He 39:02.030 --> 39:04.197 coordinated critical security releases 39:04.300 --> 39:05.967 and led team planning for the 39:05.967 --> 39:08.300 transition to an enhanced moody version , 39:08.300 --> 39:10.459 minimizing disruptions for nearly 1 39:10.459 --> 39:12.070 million active enrollments . 39:12.510 --> 39:15.149 Additionally , Mister Rugg fosters a 39:15.149 --> 39:17.038 culture of collaborative learning 39:17.038 --> 39:19.205 through a virtual community within the 39:19.205 --> 39:21.427 Marine Corps e-learning ecosystem . His 39:21.427 --> 39:23.510 tireless efforts to troubleshoot and 39:23.510 --> 39:25.709 coordinate updates empowers educators 39:25.709 --> 39:28.149 with the functional modernized tools 39:28.149 --> 39:30.260 required to achieve the United States 39:30.260 --> 39:31.593 Marine Corps' mission . 39:38.699 --> 39:39.699 Uh , thank you . 39:46.290 --> 39:48.290 Accompanying the award recipient on 39:48.290 --> 39:50.346 behalf of the Department of the Navy 39:50.346 --> 39:52.568 Office of the Chief of Naval Operations 39:52.568 --> 39:55.709 is Mister Thomas J . von Kolnitz , 39:56.090 --> 39:58.312 Deputy Director , Assessment Division . 40:05.510 --> 40:07.732 The award recipient from the Department 40:07.732 --> 40:09.788 of the Navy , Office of the Chief of 40:09.788 --> 40:11.732 Naval Operations is Mr . Craig A . 40:11.860 --> 40:14.270 Hackstaff , program analyst and the 40:14.270 --> 40:16.326 analytical anchor for the assessment 40:16.326 --> 40:20.070 division . Mr . Hackstaff's most 40:20.070 --> 40:22.310 profound contribution is his 10-year 40:22.310 --> 40:24.830 commitment to mentorship . He converts 40:24.830 --> 40:26.989 his expertise into enduring corporate 40:26.989 --> 40:29.669 knowledge by personally guiding over 15 40:29.669 --> 40:31.780 personnel through the military's most 40:31.780 --> 40:33.909 complex strategic challenges . Mr . 40:34.070 --> 40:36.181 Hackstaff has cultivated a generation 40:36.181 --> 40:38.340 of analysts skilled in navigating 10 40:38.340 --> 40:40.409 formal analyses of alternatives , 40:40.709 --> 40:42.709 global force management assessments 40:42.709 --> 40:44.830 impacting operational plans , and the 40:44.830 --> 40:46.997 Pentagon's intricate budgeting cycle . 40:47.560 --> 40:49.338 He doesn't just produce trusted 40:49.338 --> 40:52.719 analysts , he builds analysts directly 40:52.719 --> 40:54.840 forging the the intellectual capital 40:54.840 --> 40:56.719 the navy needs to maintain its 40:56.719 --> 40:57.775 warfighting edge . 41:08.280 --> 41:10.280 Accompanying the award recipient on 41:10.280 --> 41:12.336 behalf of the Department of the Navy 41:12.336 --> 41:14.558 Office of the Navy Intelligence Systems 41:14.558 --> 41:16.729 Division is Mister Blaine Summers , 41:16.969 --> 41:19.530 Executive Director of Naval Air Warfare 41:19.530 --> 41:21.209 Center Aircraft Division . 41:28.530 --> 41:30.752 The award recipient from the Department 41:30.752 --> 41:32.474 of the Navy Office of the Navy 41:32.474 --> 41:34.586 Intelligence Systems Division is Mr . 41:34.586 --> 41:37.030 James B . Taylor , Division Director , 41:37.330 --> 41:39.274 Integrated Command and Control and 41:39.274 --> 41:40.552 Intelligence Systems . 41:48.290 --> 41:50.250 Mr . Taylor proactively mitigated 41:50.250 --> 41:52.770 enterprise risk by sharing classified 41:52.770 --> 41:54.714 issue awareness across divisions , 41:54.810 --> 41:56.866 averting high consequence impacts to 41:56.866 --> 41:58.588 major programs and war fighter 41:58.588 --> 42:01.050 readiness . His leadership approach 42:01.050 --> 42:03.106 provides flexibility for the team to 42:03.106 --> 42:05.250 adapt to changing requirements . Mr . 42:05.439 --> 42:07.550 Taylor's leadership has had a lasting 42:07.550 --> 42:09.606 impact on the integrated Command and 42:09.606 --> 42:11.439 Control and Intelligence Systems 42:11.439 --> 42:13.606 Division and the broader Department of 42:13.606 --> 42:13.570 War mission . 42:23.080 --> 42:25.080 Accompanying the award recipient on 42:25.080 --> 42:27.136 behalf of the Department of the Navy 42:27.136 --> 42:29.024 Office of the Navy Anti-submarine 42:29.024 --> 42:31.370 Warfare Division is Mr . Joseph K . 42:31.530 --> 42:34.169 Wood , anti-submarine warfare Platform 42:34.169 --> 42:36.209 Integration and Systems Engineering 42:36.209 --> 42:37.209 Branch Head . 42:42.209 --> 42:45.649 OK The award recipient from the 42:45.649 --> 42:47.816 Department of the Navy , Office of the 42:47.816 --> 42:50.090 Navy Anti-submarine Warfare Division is 42:50.090 --> 42:51.969 Mr . Christopher L . Ellington , 42:52.250 --> 42:54.330 anti-submarine warfare signal 42:54.330 --> 42:55.830 processing lead engineer . 43:02.159 --> 43:04.080 Mr . Ellington has fundamentally 43:04.080 --> 43:06.429 transformed the airborne anti-submarine 43:06.429 --> 43:08.719 warfare signal processing laboratory's 43:08.719 --> 43:11.520 culture , capability , and mission 43:11.520 --> 43:13.760 effectiveness , enabling his team to 43:13.760 --> 43:15.959 produce organic solutions and software 43:15.959 --> 43:18.015 capabilities directly to the fleet . 43:18.770 --> 43:21.010 Through delegating responsibilities and 43:21.010 --> 43:22.788 decision making to his team and 43:22.788 --> 43:24.899 demonstrating their capabilities , he 43:24.899 --> 43:27.010 has created a productive and positive 43:27.010 --> 43:29.232 work environment . Mister Ellington has 43:29.232 --> 43:30.621 established himself as a 43:30.621 --> 43:32.399 forward-leaning innovator whose 43:32.399 --> 43:34.566 technical expertise , leadership , and 43:34.566 --> 43:36.732 ability to deliver under pressure have 43:36.732 --> 43:38.343 been , have reshaped how the 43:38.343 --> 43:40.399 anti-submarine warfare Signal System 43:40.399 --> 43:42.177 Engineering division approaches 43:42.177 --> 43:43.454 software development . 43:52.139 --> 43:54.169 Accompanying the award recipient on 43:54.169 --> 43:56.225 behalf of the Department of the Navy 43:56.225 --> 43:58.002 Office of the Navy Programs and 43:58.002 --> 44:00.225 Integration Division is Mr . Rodman D . 44:00.300 --> 44:02.939 Sanson , Director , Programs and 44:02.939 --> 44:04.217 Integration Division . 44:12.820 --> 44:15.060 The award recipient from the Department 44:15.060 --> 44:17.282 of the Navy Office of the Navy Programs 44:17.282 --> 44:19.939 and Integration Division is Miss Bobby 44:19.939 --> 44:22.040 B . Suh , event specialist . 44:29.360 --> 44:31.439 Miss Suh is the embodiment of the 44:31.439 --> 44:33.679 spirit of service . Her unwavering 44:33.679 --> 44:36.120 dedication and compassion shine through 44:36.120 --> 44:38.342 in her tireless work for the Department 44:38.342 --> 44:40.600 of the Navy . Miss Su doesn't just meet 44:40.600 --> 44:42.820 expectations , she redefines them . 44:43.280 --> 44:45.800 Whether it's sending 148 packages to 44:45.800 --> 44:48.199 military children , helping organize an 44:48.199 --> 44:51.189 event for 6500 kids , or collecting 44:51.189 --> 44:54.080 over 218,000 pounds of food for those 44:54.080 --> 44:56.439 in need , she consistently delivers 44:56.439 --> 44:59.310 excellence . Miss Su's ingenuity saved 44:59.310 --> 45:02.060 $170,000 and raised 45:02.060 --> 45:04.870 $3.1 million for our sailors and 45:04.870 --> 45:08.870 marines . Her processing of over 10,200 45:08.870 --> 45:10.981 requests during a government shutdown 45:10.981 --> 45:13.330 is a testament to her commitment . Miss 45:13.330 --> 45:15.469 Suh is an inspirational leader and a 45:15.469 --> 45:16.989 true champion of service . 45:29.479 --> 45:31.560 Accompanying the award recipient on 45:31.560 --> 45:34.239 behalf of the National Guard Bureau is 45:34.250 --> 45:36.879 Major General Major General Levetta L . 45:37.000 --> 45:39.199 Bennett , Director of manpower and 45:39.199 --> 45:40.199 Personnel . 45:50.979 --> 45:53.090 The award recipient from the National 45:53.090 --> 45:55.820 Guard Bureau is Mr . Matthew G . Krens , 45:56.139 --> 45:57.917 Chief of Staff , Manpower , and 45:57.917 --> 45:59.250 Personnel Directorate . 46:07.300 --> 46:09.620 Mr . Krenz has demonstrated exceptional 46:09.620 --> 46:12.060 leadership in empowering employees as 46:12.060 --> 46:14.171 chief of staff for the National Guard 46:14.171 --> 46:15.949 Bureau's Manpower and Personnel 46:15.949 --> 46:17.979 Directorate , overseeing over 200 46:17.979 --> 46:20.919 personnel and a $600 million budget . 46:21.260 --> 46:23.260 He implemented knowledge management 46:23.260 --> 46:25.679 systems , reducing task times by 30% , 46:26.260 --> 46:28.320 and streamlined hiring processes , 46:28.500 --> 46:31.969 increasing efficiency by 35% . Mr . 46:32.080 --> 46:34.080 Krenz fostered collaboration across 46:34.080 --> 46:36.290 divisions , aligning resources to 46:36.290 --> 46:38.123 achieve strategic priorities and 46:38.123 --> 46:41.370 positively impact over 450,000 service 46:41.370 --> 46:43.760 members and their families . He 46:43.760 --> 46:45.989 developed clear policies that enabled 46:45.989 --> 46:48.156 employees to thrive in both remote and 46:48.156 --> 46:51.409 in-person environments . Mr . Krenz's 46:51.409 --> 46:53.353 leadership during a manpower study 46:53.353 --> 46:55.242 optimized resource allocation and 46:55.242 --> 46:57.465 empowered employees to focus on mission 46:57.465 --> 46:59.929 success . Through innovative solutions 46:59.929 --> 47:02.229 and dedication , he has set a benchmark 47:02.370 --> 47:03.537 for public service . 47:16.260 --> 47:18.379 Yes , sir . OK , just , uh , one more 47:18.379 --> 47:19.490 round of applause . 47:27.530 --> 47:31.479 You Yeah , I'd , I'd depart the 47:31.479 --> 47:33.423 official party . OK , no , I'm not 47:33.423 --> 47:32.810 going . 47:40.439 --> 47:42.272 Congratulations to the Spirit of 47:42.272 --> 47:44.328 Service Award recipients . We invite 47:44.328 --> 47:46.495 all of you to join us in the main food 47:46.495 --> 47:48.661 court for music by Max Impact from the 47:48.661 --> 47:50.800 US Air Force Band and food from 47:50.800 --> 47:53.040 Pentagon vendors . This concludes 47:53.040 --> 47:53.919 today's ceremony .