R 091414Z APR 26 MARADMIN 165/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/2025 MARINE CORPS GEICO MILITARY SERVICE AWARD WINNER// REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS/28OCT25// NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 507/25, Call for Nominations for the 2025 GEICO Military Service Awards.// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. I am pleased to announce the Marine Corps recipient of the 2025 GEICO Military Service Award, recognizing one active duty enlisted member from each military service for outstanding contributions to the civilian and/or military community in the areas of leadership (on-duty accomplishments) and community involvement (off-duty accomplishments). 2. The 2025 Marine Corps GEICO Military Service Award winner is Sergeant Tessa M. Knoblauch, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI. Sergeant Knoblauch's selection is based on her leadership and community involvement in both the military and civilian communities. 3. The Award winner will be recognized with a certificate to commemorate their accomplishment and a cash honorarium of $5,000 dollars from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. Administrative and logistical information will be provided through separate coordination by GEICO. 4. All nominees are commended for their significant contributions to the safety of their civilian and military communities in 2025. Congratulations Sergeant Knoblauch! 5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock Jr., Director, Marine Corps Staff.//