U.S. Army Sergeant Major Michael Weimer, sergeant major of the army, presents an award
to U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. John Trickler during the U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy
graduation. at the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, June 8, 2025. The U.S. Army Sergeants
Major Academy aims to develop senior enlisted leaders of the joint forces and allied
partner nations by teaching operational and strategic perspectives. (U.S. Marine Corps
photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith.)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Former President Ronald Reagan instituted the first Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence (CINC IEA) in 1985. This prestigious award was established to recognize and reward installations that demonstrate outstanding performance in management and maximizing resources.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Former President Ronald Reagan instituted the first Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence (CINC IEA) in 1985. This prestigious award was established to recognize and reward installations that demonstrate outstanding performance in management and maximizing resources.