ALCOAST 027/23 - JAN 2023 SOLICITATION FOR GEICO MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS

R 191600Z JAN 23 MID200080667558U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 027/23
SSIC 1650
SUBJ:  SOLICITATION FOR GEICO MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS
1. The GEICO Military Service Awards Program pays tribute to an
active duty enlisted service member from each branch of the
Armed Forces, and one enlisted member from the reserve or
National Guard component, for his/her achievements and
contributions to the public good of the civilian and/or
military community. This annual award has been modified from
recognizing achievements or contributions in the areas of
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Fire Safety and Fire
Prevention, and Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention to the
broader scopes of: Leadership (on-duty accomplishments) and
Community Involvement (off-duty accomplishments).
2. Each service winner will receive a $2,500 cash honorarium
and a commemorative plaque.
3. Eligibility is open to active-duty and reserve enlisted
members. Active-duty nominees must have at least one year of
obligated service remaining. Individuals are nominated based on
recent contributions or noteworthy accomplishments in the
areas of Leadership and Community Involvement as cited above.
4. An award nomination template is located at:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg113/
GEICO_Military_Service_Award/2023/Forms/AllItems.aspx

5. The submission deadline is February 15, 2023. All nomination
packages must be emailed to the POC listed below.
6. POC: Mr. Mark Davenport, Mark.R.Davenport2@uscg.mil or
(202) 475-5219.
7. RADM Dana L. Thomas, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life
(CG-11), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.