2021 NCO & Soldier Award Recipients
| 2021 NCO of the Year: |
SGT Adam Krauland |
| 2021 Soldier of the Year : | SPC Justin Earnhart |
| 2021 Army Recruiters of the Year: |
Army Recruiter of the Year SSG Donggi Kim Reserve Recruiter of Year SFC Rigoberto Rodriguez-Fernandez National Guard Recruiter of the Year SSG Leah Cabusoa |
| 2021 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year: |
SFC Travis Burkhalter |
| 2021 Retention in Excellence Awards: |
Army Career Counselor of the Year SFC Jackie Lord SFC Morgan Smith |
| 2021 Best Ranger Team |
1LT Vince Paikowski and 1LT Alastair Keys |
| 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. SFC Brandon Johnson CSM William Shoaf |
| SGM Dawn Kilpatrick Memorial AUSA Scholarship Award |
SFC Daniel Carter |
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.
Click below to learn more about how this system may impact you.