Photo By Aquita Brown | Award recipients pose for the camera during the second annual Wounded Warrior Regiment...... read more read more
TRIANGLE, Va., - The Wounded Warrior Regiment along with the Marine Corps Association & Foundation hosted an awards ceremony to recognize the professional achievements of Marine and civilian personnel throughout the Regiment. The ceremony commenced at the National Museum of the Marine Corps followed by a recognition dinner in celebration of the Regiment’s sixth anniversary.
“In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of wounded warrior care, it is appropriate to take time out to acknowledge the good work of individuals who make positive differences in the lives of our Marines and their family members,” said Col. Willard Buhl, commanding officer of the Wounded Warrior Regiment. “This is a valuable incentive and an appropriate means of recognizing staff that excel in their endeavors.”
Three awards were presented: the Wounded, Ill or Injured Service Member Award to Staff Sgt. Brandon Meng of Wounded Warrior Battalion East, the Wounded Warrior Regiment Leadership Award to Sgt. Kimberly Martin a section leader at Wounded Warrior Battalion West-Balboa Detachment, and the Wounded Warrior Regiment Civilian of the Year Award to Krista Ann deKryger a transition specialist at Wounded Warrior Battalion West-West.
Since April 2007 the Wounded Warrior Regiment has continually built upon its successes by refining care and where appropriate, adding new support mechanisms. The Regiment has a staff of nearly 600 (military, civilians and contractors) who are located around the globe to provide assistance where and when it is needed.
The Wounded Warrior Regiment staff consists of many entities that help Marines meet their first challenges when they transition from inpatient to outpatient and assist Marines with methodically crafting and executing their recovery plans. Together the battalions at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Camp Pendleton, Calif., along with the Regiment’s headquarters in Quantico, Va., ensure Marines will enjoy productive and fulfilling careers outside the Corps or continue with their military service.
“On any given day, our staff members are coming together on behalf of our Nation’s wounded, ill and injured Marines and their families,” said Buhl. “It is nothing short of awe-inspiring.”
For more information about the Wounded Warrior Regiment go to woundedwarriorregiment.org or call the Sgt. Merlin German Wounded Warrior Call Center at 1 877-487-6299.
| Date Taken: | 04.03.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 04.03.2013 14:09 |
| Story ID: | 104540 |
| Location: | QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
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