![]() ![]() The Auxiliary’s Outstanding Performers were recognized, the Betsy Ross Top Recruiter Award for 2022 was presented to the Spirit of Sacramento Auxiliary, Barbara Weatherill received the Auxiliary Top Supporter Award, and the Auxiliary’s President’s Award was presented to Scott Rodowick. Meanwhile, members of the International Auxiliary attended the Auxiliary’s Annual Business Meeting, where Lee Fike of San Antonio, Texas, and Tammy Sullivan of Mather, California, were elected to serve on the Auxiliary Board of Directors. Wrapping up a full day, delegates convened for the NCOA Annual Business Meeting where SMSgt Gerald Morey of Great Falls, Montana Marine Corps veteran Vicky Hensley of Wingate, Texas and 1LT Ashley Gardner, USAFR, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, were elected to serve on the NCOA Board of Directors. Thank you to the individuals and chapters that made donations to support the Association’s benevolent programs and membership development program. The Awards Luncheon wrapped up with the traditional Parade of Checks. NCOA’s Executive Director, Joe Terry, presented Appreciation Awards to a number of sponsors who have been instrumental in supporting the Association-USAA, Doc-Development, United Healthcare, Korean Defense Veterans Association and KATUSA Veterans Association. Chairman of the Board Gerald Morey presented the NCOA Chairman’s Award to Robert Barnett. NCOA’s Military Vanguard recipients were presented with life memberships in the Association. Small and Large Regional Chapters of the Year were recognized during the awards luncheon. Woodhouse, USCG recipient, was unable to be in attendance Chairman of the Board CMSgt Gerald Morey and Banquet keynote speaker SgtMaj Michael Pritchard Vanguard Banquet Master of Ceremonies James Sullivan, CMSgt, USAF (Ret) Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Schneider’s children with NCOA Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson Robert Barnett accepts the NCOA Chairman’s Award from Chairman of the Board CMSgt Gerald Morey. Photos left to right: Senior Enlisted Panel NCOA Board of Directors NCOA Auxiliary Board of Directors Vanguard Award recipients, MSG Andrew D. SSG Martha Erosa, President of the Fort Sam Houston Audie Murphy Club, was moderating the panel. Army Futures Command representing the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was SgtMaj Michael Pritchard, Command Senior Enlisted Leader FMFLant, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH representing the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy was FLTCM Delbert Terrell, Fleet Master Chief, Personnel, Manpower and Training representing the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force was CMSgt Edwin Ludwigsen, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center and representing the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force was CMSgt Jacqueline Sauve, Advisor to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force. Representing the Sergeant Major of the Army was CSM Brian Hester, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Richard Schneider, NCOA’s long-time Director of State and Veterans Affairs, was inducted into the NCOA Hall of Fame with his four children-Rich Schneider, Kristin Bond, Leslie Schneider and Fiona Schneider-proudly in attendance.Īs always, we are grateful to the Senior Enlisted Leadership Panel participants who took time from their busy schedules to attend the conference and update our delegates on what was happening in their respective services. Janet Driggers briefed the delegates on the Five & Thrive Program, which aims to improve the Quality of Life challenges in five focus areas (childcare, education, healthcare, housing and spouse employment) by highlighting preventative measures, promoting best practices and fostering community partnerships. NCOA President Paul Kingsbury welcomed the delegates, as did Brigadier General Russell Driggers and CMSgt Casey Boomershine, the Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio. The theme for the opening icebreaker was “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.” Delegates donned their favorite team colors, jerseys and T-shirts, mixed and mingled, competed in a variety of Auxiliary-hosted games, and enjoyed plenty of Mexican-style fare-the perfect recipe for a night to remember!Īccomplishing the business of the Association kicked off on Wednesday with the opening ceremony. The Committee reviewed the Association’s resolutions for relevance and continued need. NCOA’s Director of Government Affairs, Levi Sadr, facilitated the meeting. The Resolutions Committee met to help set the Association’s legislative course for the coming year. ![]() The San Antonio heat fueled the enthusiasm of NCOA members who gathered at the Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk on July 18-21 for the 58th Annual NCOA Conference and Vanguard Awards Banquet. ![]()
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