U.S Navy Petty Officer First Class Nancy Guillermo, a Queens, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a portrait with U.S. Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Commander Jim Campbell (right) after being awarded a Navy Commendation Medal and the 2024 GEICO Military Service Award at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., March 24, 2025. As the 24th MEU’s Religious Programs Specialist, Guillermo organized and participated in multiple volunteer opportunities and community relation events during the pre-deployment training cycle and deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) wish their families and friends happy Thanksgiving while at sea in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 23, 2024. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interest in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Elton Taylor)
Military service members are recognized and given awards by their leadership for their hard work, dedication, and impact within a unit. Others rise above and are chosen by leadership to compete for recognition from non-military affiliated organization awards.
The GEICO Military Service Award is an annual accolade that honors outstanding military personnel for their exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to their communities. One service member per branch is recognized.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Nancy Guillermo was selected as the United States Navy recipient of the 2024 GEICO Military Service Award.
The Queens, New York native served as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Religious Program Specialist...
03.27.2025 | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Story by Cpl. Victoria Hutt
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) conducted a readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, July 13-17, 2024.
