Unsorted Awards
MSG ANDREW GESSNER distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Water and Fuel Systems Craftsman from 1 April 2004 to 20 May 2024. While assigned to 202nd RED HORSE Squadron, he served as the NCO in charge of the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative from 5 April 2022-18 August 2022 and 7 May 2023-20 August 2023. His leadership and strategic planning enhanced the Department of Defense's readiness and exemplified the highest standards of excellence. As the leader of a team of 327 joint personnel representing three service components, MSG Gessner inspired and motivated his team, which fostered a cohesive and productive environment. Through his leadership, the team partnered with the Cherokee Nation, constructing seven single-family homes, grading 2.5 miles of roadways, and installing a 6,000 sq. ft retention pond. MSG Gessner's collaboration and fiscal responsibility resulted in a savings of $2.1 million for the Cherokee Nation. MSG Gessner demonstrated exceptional skills in planning and executing joint training, resulting in 5,589 mission-critical hands-on readiness and upgrade training tasks. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of MSG Gessner culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
For exemplary service during the period of July 2022 through August 2023 while serving as Resident Engineer for the Rapid Response Resident Office in support of an unprecedented year of execution. Mr. Woscyna provided critical leadership for the resident office in establishing high degrees of excellence for safety, quality control, cost control, and contract administration for several of the Omaha District's highest priority projects: Fort McCoy Barracks Restoration, restoring 212 impacted barracks after housing Afghan Refugees; Fort Liberty Barracks Restoration, restoring three buildings impacted by mold, and two Temporary Power Missions in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona, generating over 350 MW of temporary power for San Juan. These projects totaled over $1B in construction contracts alone and placed almost $500M in FY23. Mr. Woscyna's tireless efforts of problem solving, mentorship, and prioritization of people has distinguished the Rapid Response Resident Office as leaders of solving the nation's toughest problems in the USACE enterprise. Mr. Woscyna's commitment and dedication reflect great credit upon him, the Omaha District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and our Nation.
for exceptional performance as a site leader, Detachment 1, 185th Engineer Support Company, during Annual Training TY24. Staff Sergeant [Last Name] demonstrated exemplary multitasking abilities, effectively managing the training of new soldiers, overseeing a team of 28 soldiers, and ensuring rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards were met. His unwavering commitment to safety resulted in zero injuries throughout the training period, reflecting his outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to the mission. Staff Sergeant [Last Name]'s professionalism, proficiency, and exceptional leadership qualities reflect great credit upon himself, the New Hampshire National Guard and the United States Army.
