Photo By Johnchristopher Hart | Inductees of the 2018 Ordnance Hall of Fame members pose with the Ordnance Corps...... read more read more
FORT LEE, Va.--The Ordnance School paid tribute to its 2018 Hall of Fame inductees during a ceremony May 1 at the Ball Auditorium. The organization welcomed 11 new members who made significant contributions to the Ordnance Corps throughout their careers.
“This ceremony serves as a rallying point; an opportunity to celebrate not only our history and our heritage, but also the extraordinary contributions of these individuals past and present,” said Brig. Gen. David Wilson, Chief of Ordnance and Ordnance School commandant. “They have set the standard for true greatness while serving our corps, our Army and our nation.”
During the ceremony, the inductees were called to the front of the auditorium to be introduced to the attendees. The 11 recipients represented each of the ranks – general officer, officer, warrant officer, noncommissioned officer and civilian.
Inductees awarded hall of fame status have made positive and significant contributions to the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. The program was established 9 May, 1969 to maintain and enhance the legacy of the corps and promote cohesiveness and esprit de corps.
The inductees were recognized in one of two categories – historical and contemporary.
The inductees are: Maj. Gen. Yves Fontaine (ret.), Col. O.B. McCane (ret.), Chief Warrant Officer 5 Willie M. Dickens (ret.), Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kenneth E Foster (ret.), Chief Warrant Officer 5 Terry W. Hetrick, Chief Warrant Officer 4 William R. Haynes (ret.), Command Sgt. Maj. Victor M. Blade (ret.), Command Sgt. Major Cynthia Hughes (ret.), Sgt. Maj. Mike Vining (ret.), Mr. William Melton Army civilian, Mr. A. David Mills Army civilian., Mr. Leo F. Hillard Army civilian and Mr. Alan Richwald Army civilian.
| Date Taken: | 05.01.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 05.02.2018 15:01 |
| Story ID: | 275444 |
| Location: | FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, US |
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