Press Release
☷Shining a Light on Volunteerism
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
May 02,2022
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"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is , what are you doing for others " – Martin Luther King , Jr . On April 14 , 2022 , personnel gathered at the Fort Detrick Community Activities Center to celebrate and honor 151 Soldiers , family members , retirees , and civilians that have selflessly served the community with their time , gifts , and talents , adding up to over 8 , 200 hours , saving a whopping $234 , 627 . 34 . The MRDC and garrison leadership groups joined in celebrating the Soldiers , family members , retirees , and civilians that have selflessly served the community with their time , gifts , and talents , adding up to over 8 , 200 hours , saving a whopping $234 , 627 . 34 . This year’s Army Volunteer Appreciation Week theme is “We Salute You: Shining a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve . ” Brig . Gen . Anthony McQueen , commanding general of the U . S . Army Medical Research and Development Command and Fort Detrick , welcomed attendees and spoke to the volunteers thanking them for their efforts . “It’s never been more important that we have folks who help each other . And it starts with volunteerism , stepping up and helping a friend in need , in today’s time; it couldn’t be more important , ” said McQueen . It is commendable that even in the midst of a pandemic , the resilience and dedication of our volunteers continue to enhance and strengthen our community . U . S . Senator Chris Van Hollen’s representative , Ms . Naki Frierson , read citations to the three Volunteer of the Year award recipients . The Senator congratulated the awardees and thanked them for their hard work , service to the local community and our Nation . Fort Detrick volunteers have served the National Museum of Health and Medicine , the Fort Detrick Chapel , Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers , the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate , A Company 53rd Signal Battalion , the 21st Signal Brigade , Child and Youth Services , and the Sergeants Audie Murphy Club . Organizations can request volunteers through the Army Volunteer Coordinator and utilize the Volunteer Management Information System ( VMIS ) at www . armyfamilywebportal . com to post their positions . If you are looking for volunteer opportunities , visit VMIS - Opportunities ( armyfamilywebportal . com ) Envelopes , please… . And the awards for Volunteer of the Year goes to… Sgt . Nylab Ahmady , Fort Detrick’s Service Member Volunteer of the Year . Sgt . 1st Class ( ret ) Marco Carrington , Fort Detrick’s Retired Military Outstanding Volunteer of the Year . Mr . Lamar Reese , Fort Detrick’s Civilian Outstanding Volunteer of the Year . Of special note , Ms . Marcia Pennington received the coveted Volunteer Service Gold Pin from the President of the United States . To receive a gold pin , the recipient must volunteer over 500 hours . That is quite the accomplishment . To all of the volunteers , thank you for your service to the community and to our Nation .
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