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05-14-04, 06:31 AM
Miramar named 'best of the best'
Submitted by: MCAS Miramar
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Washington(May 13, 2004) -- Miramar's top brass traveled to the nation's capitol May 7 to accept the prestigious honor of one of the best military installations in the world.
Maj. Gen. Jon A. Gallinetti, commander of Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area, took center stage in the Pentagon courtyard and applauded the hard work and dedication of Miramar's 11,000 Marines, Sailors and civilian employees as he accepted the 2004 Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence.
"Winning this award for the first time means a great deal," said Gallinetti. "The Navy and Marine Corps has worked very hard to increase the capacity of what is involved at Miramar and has put a lot of money into improving not only the living conditions but also quality of life."
This year's event was especially ceremonious, remarked Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment Raymond F. Dubois, as it commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Installation Excellence Award. In 1985, then-President Ronald Reagan gave a challenge to the men and women of the Department of Defense. He asked them to make use of their resources to sustain the mission, increase productivity of the workforce and enhance the quality of life for all who live and work at military installations worldwide.
The prize for producing the best Defense organizations in the world, added Dubois, would be a coveted "President's Cup." This award would be bestowed upon the top five installations within the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency by the commander in chief.
Bob Stone, founder of the Installation Excellence Award, said the winners of this year's award "make us all proud."
"Installation Excellence is the way you wisely spent the tax payer's money to boost defense capability and show the troops you support that they are the most important people in the world. Our soldiers, Sailors, airmen and Marines must always know that they are the world's best. You do your part when you provide them with excellent facilities and services."
Several factors attributed to Miramar being named the Maine Corps' finest installation this year, including the station's dedication to maintaining combat readiness. The air station acted as a "major aerial port of embarkation and debarkation for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, flawlessly processing and deploying over 7,000 servicemembers," said Dubois.
Miramar's Marines, Sailors and civilian Marines, added Gallinetti, "met the demands of increased operational tempo with extraordinary skill and ingenuity, ensuring a safe deployment and return of our troops," said Dubois, was the "wing's outstanding support of families left behind. By developing Operation Enduring Families, this installation has worked hard to place special emphasis on the support needed by those families of deployed Marines."
Today, with the war on terrorism and air station Marines deployed around the world, Miramar makes family members and those left behind a top priority, added Gallinetti.
"It means a lot to our deployed troops to know that they have an installation like Marine Corps Air Station Miramar taking care of their families. It means a great deal to their quality of life."
In addition to executing superb initiative to improving quality of life to those aboard the air station, Dubois sad the Marines at Miramar excelled at achieving mission performance through "through technological innovations while simultaneously reducing their budget."
In a letter to this year's recipients, President George W. Bush thanked the men and women in uniform, their families and community supporters who helped the installations achieve this great success.
"Our nation is strong because of the dedicated men and women who have willingly assumed the duty of military life and built a great tradition of service and patriotism. As we continue to fight the war on terror, members of our armed forces are representing our country with bravery and distinction," he added. "I commend this year's recipients of the 2004 Commander in Chief's Award as you are recognized for your commitment to America through outstanding management, leadership and decision making."
Gallinetti said he was "very humbled and very proud" to be a recognized as a winner of this year's award.
"We are going to strive to continue that theme of excellence at Miramar and strive to take care of all the Marines, Sailors, civilians and their families here."
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Maj. Gen. Jon A. Gallinettti, commander of Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area, accepts the Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence from H.T. Johnson, assistant secretary of the Navy, during a ceremony at the Pentagon May 7. Photo by: Sgt. Valerie A. Martinez
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Ellie
Submitted by: MCAS Miramar
Story Identification #: 2004513173059
Story by .
Washington(May 13, 2004) -- Miramar's top brass traveled to the nation's capitol May 7 to accept the prestigious honor of one of the best military installations in the world.
Maj. Gen. Jon A. Gallinetti, commander of Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area, took center stage in the Pentagon courtyard and applauded the hard work and dedication of Miramar's 11,000 Marines, Sailors and civilian employees as he accepted the 2004 Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence.
"Winning this award for the first time means a great deal," said Gallinetti. "The Navy and Marine Corps has worked very hard to increase the capacity of what is involved at Miramar and has put a lot of money into improving not only the living conditions but also quality of life."
This year's event was especially ceremonious, remarked Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment Raymond F. Dubois, as it commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Installation Excellence Award. In 1985, then-President Ronald Reagan gave a challenge to the men and women of the Department of Defense. He asked them to make use of their resources to sustain the mission, increase productivity of the workforce and enhance the quality of life for all who live and work at military installations worldwide.
The prize for producing the best Defense organizations in the world, added Dubois, would be a coveted "President's Cup." This award would be bestowed upon the top five installations within the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency by the commander in chief.
Bob Stone, founder of the Installation Excellence Award, said the winners of this year's award "make us all proud."
"Installation Excellence is the way you wisely spent the tax payer's money to boost defense capability and show the troops you support that they are the most important people in the world. Our soldiers, Sailors, airmen and Marines must always know that they are the world's best. You do your part when you provide them with excellent facilities and services."
Several factors attributed to Miramar being named the Maine Corps' finest installation this year, including the station's dedication to maintaining combat readiness. The air station acted as a "major aerial port of embarkation and debarkation for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, flawlessly processing and deploying over 7,000 servicemembers," said Dubois.
Miramar's Marines, Sailors and civilian Marines, added Gallinetti, "met the demands of increased operational tempo with extraordinary skill and ingenuity, ensuring a safe deployment and return of our troops," said Dubois, was the "wing's outstanding support of families left behind. By developing Operation Enduring Families, this installation has worked hard to place special emphasis on the support needed by those families of deployed Marines."
Today, with the war on terrorism and air station Marines deployed around the world, Miramar makes family members and those left behind a top priority, added Gallinetti.
"It means a lot to our deployed troops to know that they have an installation like Marine Corps Air Station Miramar taking care of their families. It means a great deal to their quality of life."
In addition to executing superb initiative to improving quality of life to those aboard the air station, Dubois sad the Marines at Miramar excelled at achieving mission performance through "through technological innovations while simultaneously reducing their budget."
In a letter to this year's recipients, President George W. Bush thanked the men and women in uniform, their families and community supporters who helped the installations achieve this great success.
"Our nation is strong because of the dedicated men and women who have willingly assumed the duty of military life and built a great tradition of service and patriotism. As we continue to fight the war on terror, members of our armed forces are representing our country with bravery and distinction," he added. "I commend this year's recipients of the 2004 Commander in Chief's Award as you are recognized for your commitment to America through outstanding management, leadership and decision making."
Gallinetti said he was "very humbled and very proud" to be a recognized as a winner of this year's award.
"We are going to strive to continue that theme of excellence at Miramar and strive to take care of all the Marines, Sailors, civilians and their families here."
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/200451318339/$file/040430m5552mCINC001lo.jpg
Maj. Gen. Jon A. Gallinettti, commander of Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area, accepts the Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence from H.T. Johnson, assistant secretary of the Navy, during a ceremony at the Pentagon May 7. Photo by: Sgt. Valerie A. Martinez
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/7DCF0C147168023885256E93007631BC?opendocument
Ellie