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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Letterkenny Army Depot recognized several outstanding employees at a town hall held at the depot headquarters Jan. 17.
James Yosler, an engineering technician, received the Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, signed by Maj. Gen. Thomas W. O'Connor, commanding general, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. Col. Rick Allbritton, commander, LEAD, presented Yosler with the award in recognition of his dedication, exemplary performance and heroic acts, which saved the life of a co-worker.
Lester Hammond was awarded the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal in recognition of being named LEAD's Wage Grade Employee of the Year. Hammond is a material examiner and identifier in the Directorate of Supply and Transportation.
Hammond started at the depot in 2010. He is motivated to support the warfighter and exemplifies Army values in every aspect of his position.
"Mr. Hammond's dedication to the mission is shown daily by his production and professionalism," said David Pollock, director of supply and transportation. "He volunteers to take on others' duties to ensure the mission never fails."
He enjoys his job at LEAD because of the team-oriented workplace.
"I feel like we are all one team here at LEAD," Hammond remarked. "The men and women of our military force motivate me. They are counting on us to provide them with parts, supplies and materials to do their job."
Sheena Wileman was awarded the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal in recognition of being named LEAD's General Schedule Employee of the Year. Wileman is an electronics technician in the Directorate of Missile and Aerospace Readiness.
Wileman has worked in DMAR for seven years and demonstrates hard work and dedication to the mission.
"Her technical proficiency, attention to detail and well-versed knowledge of processes shows in the quality of her work," said John Shinn, supervisory equipment specialist."
She enjoys the unique nature of her job at DMAR and being able to use her problem-solving skills to support the Soldiers in the field.
"I am most motivated by two things - the customer's expectation that we will deliver a pristine, quality product and my dedication to the warfighter," Wileman said.
Several additional team members were commended during the awards ceremony.
The following employees received the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal:
• Hannah Diehl
• Derrick Myers
The following employee received an SES Letter Award:
• Robert Shipp
The following employee received coins and certificates of achievement:
• Samuel Pelesky
• Raymond Baim
• Johnny Rofrits
• Tammy Jamison
• Chad Hoffmann
• Nicholas Beckley
• Leon Souders
The following employees were recognized for 25 Years of Service:
• Ronald Smith
• Brad Slinkard
Letterkenny Army Depot is the Army's premier professional organic maintenance facility that provides overhaul, repair and modifications for tactical missile air defense and space systems, electric power generation equipment, and various military vehicles, support systems, and protection programs. LEAD is a subordinate of U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and is the Air and Missile Defense and Long Range Precision Fires depot, supporting systems for the Department of Defense, foreign partners and industry. Letterkenny Army Depot was established in 1942 and is a government-owned and -operated industrial installation located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
For more information about LEAD, visit https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/
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| Date Taken: | 02.06.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 02.06.2023 13:12 |
| Story ID: | 437901 |
| Location: | CHAMBERSBURG, PA, US |
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