R 191539Z DEC 24 MARADMIN 617/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAREER PLANNER OF THE YEAR AWARD BOARD  RESULTS// REF A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/MM/ 231926ZOCT24// AMPN/REF (A) IS MARADMIN 510/24, FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAREER PLANNER OF THE YEAR AWARD.// POC/L. S. MARSHALL/MGYSGT/MMEA-1/TEL: 703-784-1333/EMAIL:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce the results of the Fiscal  Year 2024 (FY24) Career Planner of the Year Board. 2.  Background.  Per the reference, the FY24 Career Planner of the  Year board was established to recognize outstanding performance  within the active duty career planner force.  The selection board  convened on 6 December 2024 to consider nominations from across the  Service.  All nominees had exemplary records indicating noteworthy  leadership and ability. Competition was exceptionally keen. 3.  The results of the board are as follows: 3.a.  FY24 Career Planner of the Year: Staff Sergeant Matthew P. Pirkle Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing 3.b.  FY24 Career Planner of the Year Runner-up: Staff Sergeant Juan M. Ramirez Jr Headquarters and Service Battalion, MARFORPAC 4.  Review the reference for promotion and award submission  guidelines.   5.  Congratulations to those selected and all who were nominated.  Your work is absolutely crucial for the overall retention effort;  the Corps depends on you and other leaders to ensure the best and  brightest stay within its ranks. 6.  Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director,  Manpower Management Division.//