2025 MARINE CORPS GEICO MILITARY SERVICE AWARD WINNER

R 091414Z APR 26
MARADMIN 165/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/2025 MARINE CORPS GEICO MILITARY SERVICE AWARD WINNER//
REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS/28OCT25//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 507/25, Call for Nominations for the
2025 GEICO Military Service Awards.//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. I am pleased to announce the Marine Corps
recipient of the 2025 GEICO Military Service Award, recognizing
one active duty enlisted member from each military service for
outstanding contributions to the civilian and/or military
community in the areas of leadership (on-duty accomplishments)
and community involvement (off-duty accomplishments).
2. The 2025 Marine Corps GEICO Military Service Award winner is
Sergeant Tessa M. Knoblauch, Headquarters Battalion,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI. Sergeant Knoblauch's
selection is based on her leadership and community involvement
in both the military and civilian communities.
3. The Award winner will be recognized with a certificate to
commemorate their accomplishment and a cash honorarium of $5,000
dollars from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. Administrative
and logistical information will be provided through separate
coordination by GEICO.
4. All nominees are commended for their significant contributions
to the safety of their civilian and military communities in 2025.
Congratulations Sergeant Knoblauch!
5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock Jr.,
Director, Marine Corps Staff.//