DOD Names 2024 Environmental Awardees

April 24, 2024
Climate | Congress/DoD | Environment | On Base

DOD announced this week the winners of the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards for 2024, recognizing “installations, teams and individuals for their exceptional achievements in effective environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness,” a press release said.

  • Natural Resources Conservation, Small Installation: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota
  • Natural Resources Conservation, Individual/Team: Hugo Cobos, Kadena Air Base, Japan
  • Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
  • Environmental Quality, Individual/Team: Guam Environmental Quality Team, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam
  • Sustainability, Industrial Installation: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania
  • Environmental Restoration, Installation: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine
  • Environmental Restoration, Individual/Team: Environmental Restoration Team, Vieques Naval Installation, Puerto Rico
  • Cultural Resources Management, Large Installation: Hill Air Force Base, Utah
  • Environmental Excellence in Weapon Systems Acquisition, Individual/Team: F-35 Lightning II Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Team, Maryland

You can learn more about the winners and their work on the awards website.

Air Force photo from Minot Air Force Base by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston

April 24, 2024
Climate | Congress/DoD | Environment | On Base

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