R 041530Z APR 25 MARADMIN 181/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMMARCORSYSCOM QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/CALENDAR YEAR 2024 GUNNERY SERGEANT EDWIN W. JOHNSON JR MEMORIAL MARINE CORPS AMMUNITION AWARDS PROGRAM (MCAAP) RECIPIENTS// REF/A/MARADMIN 018/25/DTG: 161816Z DEC 24// REF/B/MCO 1650.52B/DTD FEB 25 2025// NARR/REF A IS THE SOLICITATION MARADMIN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 GUNNERY SERGEANT EDWIN W. JOHNSON JR MEMORIAL MARINE CORPS AMMUNITION  AWARDS PROGRAM (MCAAP).  REF B PROVIDES PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE AND  INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MCAAP.// POC/B.J. WALKER/LTCOL/DEPUTY PRODUCT MANAGER, PRODUCT MANAGER, AMMUNITION/TEL: 703-462-4984/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/A.L. LEWIS/CIV/OPERATIONS SECTION, PRODUCT MANAGER, AMMUNITION/ TEL: 703-472-3140/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Commandant of the Marine Corps and the  Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command congratulates the following individuals for their selection as the recipients of the Calendar Year 2024 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson Jr. Memorial Marine Corps  Ammunition Awards Program for the categories as indicated.  As  specified in reference (a), an annual awards board was convened to  review nominations throughout the Marine Corps and select award  recipients in accordance with reference (b). 2.  The recipients are indicated by listing the award, recipient,  and nominating command. 2.a.  The Ammunition Officer of the Year Award recipient is Chief  Warrant Officer 2 Curtis K. Brown, 3d Supply Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group. 2.b.  The Ammunition Staff Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year  Award recipient is Gunnery Sergeant Lauren E. Wells, Headquarters,  Marine Forces Special Operations Command. 2.c.  The Ammunition Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award  recipient is Sergeant Ethan R. Franks, Marine Corps Forces Korea. 2.d.  The Ammunition Technician of the Year is Lance Corporal Azaria U.  Halili, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division. 2.e.  The Selected Marine Corps Reserve Ammunition Non-Commissioned  Officer/Officer of the Year Award recipient is Chief Warrant Officer  Jai V. Johnston, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics  Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group. 2.f.  The Selected Marine Corps Reserve Ammunition Technician of the Year is Sergeant Brittain S. Abeln, Combat Logistics Battalion 453,  Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group. 3.  Award recipients will be honored during the annual Marine Corps  Ammunition Awards Program dinner hosted by the Marine Corps Association at The Clubs at Quantico & Crossroads Events Center on Wednesday,  25 June 2025.  Travel details for award recipients will be sent via  separate correspondence. 4.  This year's award selection process was challenging due to the  highly competitive nominees for each category.  There were a total  of 42 nominees across all categories.  Commands are encouraged to  continue to nominate ground ammunition personnel that best  represent their unit and the ammunition community. It was apparent  that all those nominated are deserving of our respect and special  recognition.  Congratulations to all. 5.  Release authorized by BGen T. L. Campbell, Commander, Marine  Corps Systems Command.//