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    2017 DOD MEDIA AWARD WINNERS


    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Defense Media Merit Awards Navy Marines Coast Guard Army Air Force DoD Media Awards

    Marines Award Categories

    Animation  |  Digital Art  |  Feature Photo  |  Feature Story  |  Identity Design  |  Information Story  |  Layout and Design  |  Long-form Production Video  |  Military Graphic Designer of the Year  |  Military Photographer of the Year  |  Military Videographer of the Year  |  Multimedia Product  |  News Photo  |  Operational Photo Series  |  Operational Videography  |  Photojournalism  |  Picture Story  |  Portrait  |  Printed Publication  |  Short-form Production Video  |  Sports Photography  |  Training Photo Series  |  Training Videography  |  Video Series  |  Video Spot  |  Video Story

    Animation

    Public Private Venture

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Hector de Jesus

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Online Misconduct Accountability Update

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Cristian Bestul

    Communication Directorate

    Get to Know RECP

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Desiree D King

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Digital Art

    Montford Point Mural

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Elize McKelvey

    Communication Directorate

    Marine Security Guards | On Call 24/7

    2nd Place

    Sgt. David Staten

    Defense Media Activity - Marines

    Marine Week Detroit Art Deco

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Cristian Bestul

    Communication Directorate

    Feature Photo

    “Stand By!” Fox Battery trains on Howitzers in Kuwait

    1st Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    Alpha Co. Mortar Live Fire

    2nd Place

    Staff Sgt. James Skelton

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    Quantico Marine Corps Band Performance April 28, 2017

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Alex Quiles

    Communication Directorate

    Feature Story

    Mango Mike: Marine veteran plants roots in Okinawa

    Mango Mike: Marine veteran plants roots in Okinawa

    1st Place

    Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    Courage under fire: Hawaii Marine’s reaction during Las Vegas shooting

    Courage under fire: Hawaii Marine’s reaction during Las Vegas shooting

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Luke Kuennen

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    U.S. military efforts in Dominica reunite father, son

    U.S. military efforts in Dominica reunite father, son

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Melanie A Williams

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Identity Design

    G10 unit logo

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Elize McKelvey

    Communication Directorate

    MCBH LOE Logo

    2nd Place

    Chief Warrant Officer Michael Kropiewnicki

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Information Story

    Rugged blood for rugged men: freeze-dried plasma saves SOF life

    Rugged blood for rugged men: freeze-dried plasma saves SOF life

    1st Place

    Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley

    Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

    Joint Task Force - Leeward Islands begins evacuation of U.S. citizens in Dominica

    Joint Task Force - Leeward Islands begins evacuation of U.S. citizens in Dominica

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Ian Leones

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

    Marine tank officer makes history

    Marine tank officer makes history

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Troy Saunders

    Defense Media Activity - Marines

    Layout and Design

    Marine Week Detroit poster

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Elize McKelvey

    Communication Directorate

    The Storm

    2nd Place

    Sharon McPeak

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    Strategic Plan Poster

    3rd Place

    Chief Warrant Officer Michael Kropiewnicki

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Long-form Production Video

    Running Forward

    1st Place

    Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

    242nd Marine Corps Birthday Message

    2nd Place

    Communication Directorate

    Cobra Gold 2017 Exercise Video

    3rd Place

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

    Military Graphic Designer of the Year

    Montford Point Mural
    Major McClung portrait painting
    Marine Week Detroit poster
    Marine Corps Working Dog Program
    Marine Week Detroit event map
    G10 unit logo
    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps holiday card

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Elize McKelvey

    Communication Directorate

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Lava Dogs hone their skills on the range
    Lava Dogs - Veni, Vidi, Vici
    Protect What You've Earned
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Lava Dogs honor allegiance to RoK Marines
    Contact!

    1st Place

    Sgt. Aaron Patterson

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Marines conduct amphibious raid for COMPTUEX
    U.S. Air Force CV-22s conduct deck landing qualifications on USS Carter Hall
    24th MEU Marines conduct mock patrols
    “Stand By!” Fox Battery trains on Howitzers in Kuwait
    Poplar Grove, Ill. native refl;ects on her time as a Marine and military working dog handler
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria

    2nd Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    Military Photographer of the Year

    26th MEU embarks for PMINT
    26th MEU embarks for PMINT
    26th MEU Executes Amphibious Offload during PMINT
    Fox Company Promotes Marines at Sea
    Fox Company Concludes Combined COMPTUEX
    Fox Company Concludes Combined COMPTUEX with Mechanized Raid

    3rd Place

    Gunnery Sgt. Dengrier Baez

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)

    Military Videographer of the Year

    Watch these sailors and Marines work in concert to conduct flight ops
    Watch U.S., Romanian Marines storm the beach during Spring Storm 2017
    BROLL: U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria(Drone footageW/60,120 FPS)
    Direct fire: When howitzers become shotguns

    1st Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
    Rob Jones | A Double-Amputee Veteran's Journey Continues
    Marine Corps' 242nd Birthday Video | Battles Through History (Letterbox Version)
    Ship-to-Shore Maneuver Exploration and Experimentation Advanced Naval Technology Exercise 2017 | Complete B-ROLL Package

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Jamie Arzola

    Communication Directorate

    A Sniper's Distance
    No Pilot? No Problem
    Marines and The Medal of Honor
    B-Roll of MAGTF Demo at Marine Week Detroit

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Laiqa Hitt

    Communication Directorate

    Multimedia Product

    Marines and The Medal of Honor

    1st Place

    Sgt. Laiqa Hitt

    Communication Directorate

    Rob Jones | A Double-Amputee Veteran's Journey Continues

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Jamie Arzola

    Communication Directorate

    U.S. Marines endure cold weather training

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Isaac Ibarra

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    News Photo

    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria

    1st Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    DPAA conducts solemn movement

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Kelly Timney

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    Sydney Harbor below, VMM-265 greets Australia from the skies

    3rd Place

    T. T. Parish

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Operational Photo Series

    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria
    U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria

    1st Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province
    DPAA in Quang Binh Province

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Kelly Timney

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    Marines, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, MARFOREUR/AF, Sweden, Swedish, Winter Warfare, Winter training, Cold weather training,
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
    U.S Marines participate in Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    Operational Videography

    BROLL: U.S. Marines conduct artillery strikes against ISIS in Syria(Drone footageW/60,120 FPS)

    1st Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    26th MEU Supports Dam Repair Operations

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)

    Photojournalism

    BLT Marines battle the ‘enemy’ and the elements in Guam

    BLT Marines battle the ‘enemy’ and the elements in Guam
    31st MEU Marines sharpen MOUT skills in Guam
    31st MEU Marines sharpen MOUT skills in Guam
    31st MEU Marines sharpen MOUT skills in Guam
    31st MEU Marines sharpen MOUT skills in Guam
    31st MEU Marines refine warfare tactics in the Guam heat

    1st Place

    Sgt. Amaia Unanue

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    Robot dog improves SOF medical practices

    Robot dog improves SOF medical practices
    Robot dog improves SOF medical practices
    Robot dog improves SOF medical practices
    Robot dog improves SOF medical practices

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley

    Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights

    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights
    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights
    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights
    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights
    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights
    Sumos conduct aerial refueling with Thunderbolts, Green Knights

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Stephen Campbell

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Picture Story

    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral
    Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner Funeral

    1st Place

    Sgt. Danny Gonzalez

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest
    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest
    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest
    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest
    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest
    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest
    Pvt. Harry K. Tye Laid to Rest

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Dana Beesley

    Communication Directorate

    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017
    Camp Pendleton Mud Run 2017

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Hector de Jesus

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Portrait

    TSgt Moralda Portrait Photo

    1st Place

    Sgt. Cristian Bestul

    Communication Directorate

    Tropical Uniform Final Evaluation

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Molly Hampton

    Communication Directorate

    Scout Sniper School

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. James Skelton

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    Printed Publication

    Kintai - 11.01.2017

    1st Place

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Short-form Production Video

    Pacific Fury

    1st Place

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Camp Pendleton 75-Year Legacy

    2nd Place

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Why We Stay: 0352

    3rd Place

    1st Marine Division

    Sports Photography

    Exercise Sea Soldier '17: US-Oman Bilateral Training

    1st Place

    Master Sgt. Robert Brown

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Lava Dogs kick off ITX 2-17

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Aaron Patterson

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    MAIT Course

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Erin Ramsay

    Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

    Training Photo Series

    1st CEB Hikes During MTX 2-17
    Marines tour Grouse Meadows on snow shoes, MTX 2-17
    1st CEB installs obstacles using barbed wire and logs
    1st CEB installs obstacles using barbed wire and logs
    1st CEB installs obstacles using barbed wire and logs
    Marines tour Grouse Meadows on snow shoes, MTX 2-17
    Marines tour Grouse Meadows on snow shoes, MTX 2-17
    1st CEB clears trees for an abatis
    1st CEB uses explosive charges to knock down trees
    1st CEB clears trees for an abatis

    1st Place

    Sgt. Danny Gonzalez

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Welcome to the jungle
    Welcome to the jungle
    Welcome to the jungle
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Hawaii Marines endure the jungles of Japan
    Welcome to the jungle
    Aries Company - Jungle Warfare Training Center

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Aaron Patterson

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Marines conduct flight ops aboard USS Iwo Jima
    Flight Operations aboard USS Iwo Jima
    Flight Operations aboard USS Iwo Jima
    Flight Operations aboard USS Iwo Jima
    Harriers take off from USS Iwo Jima
    Harriers take off from USS Iwo Jima
    Sunrise aboard USS Iwo Jima
    26th MEU Marines conduct HST aboard USS Iwo Jima
    26th MEU Marines conduct HST aboard USS Iwo Jima
    26th MEU Marines conduct HST aboard USS Iwo Jima
    MEU Marines wrap up COMPTUEX with final event
    MEU Marines wrap up COMPTUEX with final event

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Jonathan Sosner

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)

    Training Videography

    (B-Roll) 11th MEU Papua New Guinea TSC B-Roll

    1st Place

    Sgt. Devan Gowans

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    First Female Marine Graduates Infantry Officer Course

    2nd Place

    Staff Sgt. Gregory boyd

    Communication Directorate

    Khaan Quest 2017: Convoy Escort

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Derek Mol

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

    Video Series

    Vids For Vets: Sgt. Paul Del Rosario
    Vids For Vets: Captain Nick Kalt

    1st Place

    Sgt. Conner Robbins

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Hard Corps Jobs: ARFF
    Hard Corps Jobs: Machine Gunner

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Tyler Harrison

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
    The Nibbler

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Jamie Arzola

    Communication Directorate

    Video Spot

    Marine Corps' 242nd Birthday Video | Battles Through History (Letterbox Version)

    1st Place

    Sgt. Jamie Arzola

    Communication Directorate

    Breaking Ice

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Raul Torres

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    Independence Day 2017

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Dana Beesley

    Communication Directorate

    Video Story

    Watch these sailors and Marines work in concert to conduct flight ops

    1st Place

    Matthew Callahan

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    In the mind of a Marine scout sniper

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Isaac Ibarra

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    Mango Mike: Marine veteran plants roots in Okinawa

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

    III Marine Expeditionary Force