2016 Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner
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~ Paid Advertising Supplement ~ Winner AUSA "Best Chapter of the Year" 6 consecutive years, 11 times overall Winner "Best Chapter Newsletter" The REDSTONEREDSTONE - HUNTSVILLEHUNTSVILLE CHAPTERCHAPTER Quarterly Newsletter ofSalute the associatioN of the uNited states army • Volume 1512 issue 12 • JaMayN 2016uary 2013 2016 Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner On April 12th the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) sponsored the Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner at the Von Braun Center, North Hall. This award and dinner recog- nized 36 local Department of the Army Civilians who have demonstrated exceptional performance as members of the Army team. The nominees were recognized in four categories: Management Executive Award, Management/ Technical Award, Pro- fessional/Technical Award, and Support Staff Award. These outstanding civilians were nominated in March by their commands or agencies throughout the Redstone- Huntsville area. The speaker for the event was Ms. Lisha Adams, Executive Deputy to the Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command. The nominees recognized in each category were: Management Executive Nominee Fred W. Allen, Chief Counsel, United States Army Aviation and Missile Com- mand Dr. Steve Pierce, Chief Technology Officer, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army Forces Strategic Command Management/Technical Nominees Regina M. Abernathy, Chief of Budget and Force Management, Test Measure- ment and Diagnostic Equipment Activity, United States Army Aviation and Missile Command Tom Barnett, Cyber Protection Technology Area Lead, Aviation and Missile Re- search, Development and Engineering Center, United States Army Research, Devel- opment and Engineering Command 2016 winner Danny Featherston (C) receives the award from Chapter President Joseph Pepper Bryars, Speechwriter, AMC CG’s Initiatives Group, United States John Wright (L) and Ms. Lisha Adams (R). Army Materiel Command David S. Cosby, Chief, Architectures and Technology Branch, Unmanned Aircraft Daniel S. Hemeyer, Director, Program Management Directorate, Lower Tier Proj- Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office, Aviation ect Office, Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space Dr. Dawn Dunkerley, Chief, Cyber Division, United States Army Materiel Command Thomas H. Hoskins, Division Chief, Country Program Management, Central Mark G. Feathers, Lead Environmental Engineer, Environmental Division , G4, Command Regional Operations Directorate, United States Army Security Assistance United States Army Aviation and Missile Command Command W. Daniel “Danny” Featherston, Program Manager, Prototype Integration Facil- Donald R. Sanders, Chief, UAS Fleet Sustainment Branch and APM for the UAS- ity, Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, United Initiative, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office, States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Aviation Iwalani E. Gutierrez, Telecommunications Manager, Satellite Command Opera- William “Dale” Smith, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Lead, Program- tions Division, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army ming and Integration Team, United States Army Aviation and Missile Command Forces Strategic Command See Civilian on page 12 35602 DECATUR, AL DECATUR, PERMIT #376 PERMIT HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35807 ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE, PAID POST OFFICE BOX 7054 BOX OFFICE POST U S POSTAGE S U ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY U.S. THE OF ASSOCIATION PRSRT STD PRSRT REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE 2 AUSA Salute May 2016 President's Message This Salute will detail the many ac- • 1st ever ROTC Luncheon during months Leo Gilliland and his board will tivities your Association, our Chapter, Global Force Symposium be developing programs and working on the Anniston Gallant Pelham Satellite • AUSA Military Family Forum dur- projects such as the upcoming Wounded Chapter, and the Young Professionals ing Global Force Symposium Warrior Amputee Softball Team event in Sub-Chapter, afforded for professional • DA Civilian of the Year Recognition October 2016. development, networking, and most im- Dinner My challenge to chapter members this portantly support for our Soldiers, their • Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans quarter is to speak to at least one other families, and Department of the Army annual event person about the importance of mem- Civilians. • U.S. Army Reserve Birthday Cel- bership in the Association of the U.S. Professional Development – the prima- ebration Army. Invite them to an event such as the ry purpose of AUSA • ROTC Awards Presentations and Memorial Day Activities or the Army • DAU-South Acquisition Day co- Commissioning Ceremonies Birthday Celebration. Every voice is im- sponsored by Redstone-Huntsville I wrote in my last message about the portant as we support a strong and ready Chapter significant changes to the individual Army and sister services. • AUSA Global Force Symposium & membership rates for 2016. We have seen Finally, during May we are request- Exhibition high interest and I encourage everyone to ing nominations for Executive Com- • AUSA Missiles Symposium pass this information to non-members mittee and Board positions for the up- • AUSA Third Region Meeting and so they can take advantage of this great coming operating year beginning July Conklin Awards Dinner value. 1 2016. The elections will occur dur- Networking – expanding/strengthen- New Individual Membership Rates – ing our General Membership Meeting ing your professional network better value for money June 14th. If you have an interest in • AUSA Young Professionals Global • 2 Years - $30 serving please contact the chapter Ex- Force Symposium Kickoff • 5 Years - $50 ecutive Vice President Sam Torrey at • AUSA Rocket City Bash • Life Membership - $300 fessionals Sub-Chapter – the first in the [email protected] . • AUSA Missiles Heritage Golf Tour- • 2 Years - $10 (E1-E4, Cadets only) national Association. The purpose of the Army Strong!! nament • Chapter special membership incen- Young Professionals Sub-Chapter is to Support our Soldiers, Soldiers for Life tive for Young Professionals and JROTC/ raise the visibility of the U.S. Army and John T. Wright and Veterans, Families, DA Civilians ROTC Cadets the Association within our community, Colonel, US Army (Retired) • UAHuntsville Chargers Hockey Mil- A significant point of pride for the provide opportunities for mentorship, President, Redstone-Huntsville Chapter itary Appreciation Night Chapter Executive Committee and networking, professional development, 3103 • Huntsville Havoc Military Apprecia- Board of Directors is the establishment developing future chapter leaders, and E-mail: [email protected] tion Night of the Redstone-Huntsville Young Pro- service to our community. In the coming Twitter: @AUSARedstone AUSA Simplifies Membership Fees, Offers 2-Year Discount The Association of the U.S. Army has announced a new, streamlined membership fee structure, one that allows new and renewing members to pay $30 for a two-year membership and $50 for a five-year membership. The cost of an AUSA Life membership is $300. A discounted rate of $10 for two years is available for E-1s to E-4s, and for U.S. Military Academy and ROTC cadets. AUSA is a 66-year-old educational nonprofit organization supporting the Army, including Soldiers and civilian workers, all active and reserve component members, veterans and retirees, defense industry partners and family members. “Now more than ever, America’s Army needs AUSA, and AUSA needs your membership support,” said retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, director of AUSA’s Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Programs, noting the turbulent times facing the Army and the many national security risks facing the United States. AUSA hosts national and local programs, including professional development forums and exhibitions. Membership includes subscrip- tions to the nationally recognized ARMY magazine and AUSA News, and weekly email updates about Army-related news and events. See more at: http://www.ausa.org/news/2016/Pages/AUSASimplifiesMembershipFees,Offers2-YearDiscount.aspx#sthash.dCtbo81d.dpuf Salute is the quarterly newsletter of the Redstone-Huntsville Association of the United States Army. Salute is published by Tennessee Valley Printing, a private firm. The publisher is not responsible for incorrect information. Copyright 2013 by Tennessee Valley Printing Co, Inc and Huntsville Chapter Association of the United States Army. All rights re- served. Nothing contained within may be reprinted wholly or in part without the written consent of the publisher and AUSA. May 2016 AUSA Salute 3 Satellite Chapter President's Message Greetings and Happy Spring from role ANAD plays in our community, the United States Army! By the way, part of the Anniston Area “Gallant Pelham” breakfast was held at the depot’s DeSoto supporting ANAD is our sponsorship of Satellite Chapter ! Pastime Community Center. In both a ANAD’s Annual Making Tracks 5K on What a great quarterly general mem- humorous and unquestionably serious April 23rd ~ come on out for a beautiful bership breakfast meeting Gallant manner, she laid out the challenges of the Saturday morning run and walk! Pelham celebrated on Wednesday, March intersection of budgetary issues, domestic With spring in full swing, we are head- 23rd ! Colonel Martine Kidd, the 34th and international factors and constraints