MarForRes staff receives public recognition during awards luncheon

Photo By Sgt. Zaid Dannsa | Cpl. Emitria J. Henderson, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s adjutant section, receives the Outstanding Military Non-Commissioned Officer award at the Audubon Nature Institute Tea Room here, May 4. Henderson received the award from the New Orleans Federal Executive Board during public recognition week for her “laudable managerial skills, superb leadership, drive, and determination.” She also served as a provisional military police officer in Al Ramadi, Iraq and on the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff where she earned the Joint Service Achievement Medal.  

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

05.16.2011

Story by Lance Cpl. Zaid Dannsa 

Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

NEW ORLEANS — Several Marine Forces Reserve Marines and civilian employees received awards during a luncheon at the Audubon Nature Institute Tea Room here, May 4.

The New Orleans Federal Executive Board recognized outstanding public servants throughout New Orleans during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7.

According to the Partnership for Public Service and the Public Employees Roundtable, Public Service Recognition week has been conducted annually since 1985 with the goal of raising awareness of federal service.

“We want to show them that people care and that everybody knows that they’re doing a wonderful job,” said Kristy Christiansen, the Public Service Recognition Week Committee chairperson.

Col. William J. Harkin III, the assistant chief of staff for 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Operations, received the Outstanding Military Officer Field Grade award.

Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy E. Singleton, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the Administrative Assistance Unit here received the Outstanding Military Senior Non-Commissioned Officer award.

Cpl. Emitria J. Henderson, the non-commissioned officer in charge of, 4th MAW’s adjutant section, received the Outstanding Military Non-Commissioned Officer award.

Robert E. Braithwaite, the deputy director for MarForRes and Marine Forces North, received the Outstanding Federal Executive/Agency award.

Larry Rankins, an analyst for 4th MAW’s Defense Travel System and Government Charge Card won Outstanding Administrative Employee.

Melanie Young, a personnel chief at MarForRes won the Outstanding Community Service/Volunteer award.

Receiving an award was a surprise to Singleton, who was not even aware that he had been nominated.

“I felt privileged,” said Singleton, describing his feelings upon receiving the award. “It was unexpected. I feel appreciated for the dedication I put into my job.”

• Date Taken: 05.16.2011
• Date Posted: 05.16.2011 08:24
• Story ID: 70447
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US