Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Live from AUSA: Secretary of the Army 2009 Quality of Life Awards

The Army today honored the installations that have expanded their commitment under the Army Family Covenant to provide Soldiers and Families with a quality of life commensurate with their service.

Secretary of the Army John McHugh recognized the installations in a ceremony at the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army in Washington, D.C.

Winners of the Secretary of the Army’s Quality of Life for 2009 are:

Quality of Life Command Team Award
Military Intelligence Readiness Command
U.S. Army Reserve
Fort Belvoir, Va.

Quality of Life Best Practice Award
108th Training Command
U.S. Army Reserve
Charlotte, N.C.

Quality of Life Partnership Award
U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Texas

Quality of Life Partnership Award – Honorable Mention
Ohio National Guard Joint Family Readiness Program
Columbus, Ohio

Quality of Life Communication Excellence Award
U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii

Superior Quality of Life Award – Small Unit
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Fort Hood, Texas

Superior Quality of Life Award – Medium Unit
108th Training Command
U.S. Army Reserve
Charlotte, N.C.

Superior Quality of Life Award – Large Unit
U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Since 2007, the Army Family Covenant has communicated he Army’s commitment to improving Solider and Family readiness through programs and services, quality healthcare, housing,, schools, youth services, childcare, education and employment. By providing a strong, supportive environment in which Soldiers and Families can thrive, the Army builds partnerships that enhance their strength and resilience.

No comments:

Post a Comment