R 031902Z JUN 25 MARADMIN 257/25 MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/2025 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ENLISTED AWARDS RECIPIENTS// REF/A/MSGID: MARADMIN 572/24 R 251454Z NOV 24 REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20180501 NARR/REF A IS 2025 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ENLISTED AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT. REF B ISMCO 5800.16 V8, LEGAL SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (LSAM) VOLUME 8 “GIFTS TO THE MARINE CORPS, CIVIL LITIGATION, AND CLAIMS”// POC/R BROOKS//CIV/MCL/TEL: 703-207-9588/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Marine Corps League has selected the following individuals for the 2025 Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards.  Congratulations to all on a job well done! 1.A.  Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock II Award: Gunnery Sergeant Robert P. Navarro, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Awarded to an enlisted Marine who has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of marksmanship training. 1.B.  Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick Award: Gunnery Sergeant Chad A. Winchell, 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division. Awarded to an enlisted Marine in a Ground Combat Element of the operating forces who has made an outstanding contribution to increased combat readiness within the organization. 1.C.  Sergeant Harry D. Myers Award: Gunnery Sergeant Ryan M. Schwartz, Communications Company, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.  Awarded to an enlisted Marine in a Combat Service Support Element of the operating forces who has made a significant contribution to increased combat readiness within the organization. 1.D.  Sergeant Major Frederick B. Douglass Award: First Sergeant Matthew S. Caruso, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Awarded to an enlisted Marine in an Aviation Combat Element of the operating forces who has made a significant contribution to increased combat readiness within the organization. 1.E.  Chief Hospital Corpsman George William 'Doc' Piercy Award: Hospital Corpsman First Class Stacie L. Marturano, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Awarded to a Navy corpsman or dental technician in a ground, logistic, or aviation element of the operating forces who has made a significant  contribution to increased combat medical readiness within the organization. 1.F.  Marine Corps Reservist of the year Award: Staff Sergeant Kent J. Estrada, Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group, Marine Corps Information Command. Awarded to an enlisted Marine Corps reservist who, while serving with the Marine Corps Reserve, has made an outstanding contribution to combat readiness within the organization. 2.  All nominees for this year's Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards program are commended for their noteworthy contributions to the Marine Corps. 3.  All recipients will be recognized at their local commands where a representative of the Marine Corps League will assist in the presentation of the award. Award ceremonies will be held in the uniform of the day. 4.  Coordinating Instructions.  Awardees and command POCs will be notified via email on their selection. Further coordination of ceremony date, time, and location will be done by the National Director of Events, Rob Brooks with first line command POC.  During this process a Marine Corps League representative will be identified and assigned to assist the command with presenting the respective award.  Max participation is encouraged. 5.  Further questions should be directed to Rob Brooks, National Director of Events, Marine Corps League, via telephone at: 703-207-9588 x150 or via email to: [email protected]. 6.  Release authorized by Colonel John O. Caldwell, Director, Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps.//