2019 NCO & Soldier Award Recipients
| 2019 NCO of the Year: | SSG Dakota Bowen |
| 2019 Soldier of the Year : | SPC David Chambers Forces Command |
| 2019 Army Recruiters of the Year: | Army Recruiter of the Year SSG Johnathon E. Hagen Reserve Recruiter of Year SFC Jordan S. Ferrari National Guard Recruiter of the Year SFC Todd Crawford |
| 2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year: | Stephen Ailes, Jr. Drill Sergeant of the Year SSG Earnest J. Knight II Drill Sergeant Leader, United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, Fort Jackson, SC |
| 2019 Retention in Excellence Awards: | Army Career Counselor of the Year SFC Rolanda Wilder
SFC Eric Ramos |
| 2019 Best Ranger Team | CPT John Bergman and CPT Michael Rose 101st Airborn Division |
| Bainbridge Medal | CSM Frank Minosky |
| 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 Demetrius Harrell SFC Brandon Laspe |
| SGM Dawn Kilpatrick Memorial AUSA Scholarship Award | MSG Alex Licea |
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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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