2022 NCO & Soldier Award Recipients
| 2022 NCO of the Year: |
SGT Garrett Paulson |
| 2022 Soldier of the Year: | SGT Samuel Alverez |
| 2022 Army Recruiters of the Year: |
Army Recruiter of the Year SSG Noel Daker (Army) Reserve Recruiter of Year SFC Giovanna Avila (Reserve) |
| 2022 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year: |
SSG Krista E. Osborne (AC) SSG Loren A. Pope (RC) |
| Best Squad of the Year: |
SPC Nathan J. Wallen SPC Jake Reichman SGT Jonathan Warren SPC Coy Anderson Squad Leader SSG Devon Simpson |
| 2022 Retention in Excellence Awards: |
Army Career Counselor of the Year SFC Nicole S. Palmer SFC Sean T. Griffin SFC Mark W. Mercer |
| 2022 Best Ranger Team |
1LT Vince Paikowski and 1LT Alastair Keys |
| 2022 NCO & Soldier Programs Best Chapter |
#1 George Washington Chapter Fort Dix Chapter Braxton Bragg Chapter |
| Bainbridge Medal |
CSM (R) Don Thomas |
| Larry L. Strickland Educational Leadership Award |
The Strickland Award is presented annually to a noncommissioned officer who exemplifies the Army’s vision and mobilizes others in shaping our future leaders while practicing excellent stewardship of the Nation’s most precious resource. 1SG Roberto Castaneda SFC Laurentino Benitez |
| SGM Dawn Kilpatrick Memorial AUSA Scholarship Award |
SFC Adrian Patoka |
Blended Retirement System
In 2018 the military launched its new retirement system, the Blended Retirement System. Under this new plan, eligible servicemembers will receive automatic and matching Thrift Savings Plan contributions and mid-career compensation incentive, in addition to monthly annuities for life after 20 years of service.
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