MARINE CORPS BASE QUANITCO, Va. -- U.S. Marine Corps Education Command and Marine Corps University recognize a distinguished group of adjunct faculty members as recipients of the Maj. Gen. Jones Award for excellence in instruction and exceptional educational support.
Selected from a competitive pool of 368 adjunct instructors, this year’s awardees represent the top 6% of MCU’s adjunct faculty. This distinction reflects their commitment to academic rigor, instructional excellence, and the professional development of Marines.
- Brig. Gen. Joseph Medina, U.S. Marine Corps, retired
- Col. Garth Burnett, U.S. Marine Corps
- Col. Eric J. Keith, U.S. Marine Corps
- Lt. Col. Joshua Chambers, U.S. Marine Corps
- Lt. Col. Christiana Crawford, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
- Lt. Col. Mathison G. Hall, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
- Lt. Col. Jake J. Hubbard, U.S. Marine Corps
- Lt. Col. Steve Kahn, U.S. Marine Corps, retired
- Lt. Col. Eric Taylor, U.S. Marine Corps, retired
- Lt. Col. Jason Whalen, U.S. Marine Corps, retired
- Maj. Nicholle Miller, U.S. Marine Corps
- Maj. Devin Fultz, U.S. Marine Corps
- Maj. Ryan Williams, U.S. Marine Corps
- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Palmer, U.S. Marine Corps
- Dr. Paul T. Archie Jr., Sgt. Maj., U.S. Marine Corps, retired
- Sgt. Maj. Alex E. Ramirez, U.S. Marine Corps
- Master Gunnery Sgt. Albert Mediate Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, retired
- Master Sgt. Julian A. Perez, U.S. Marine Corps
- Gunnery Sgt. Lacey Ambrosino, U.S. Marine Corps
- Gunnery Sgt. Michelle Rhea, U.S. Marine Corps
Through their dedication and expertise, these educators play a vital role in shaping the intellectual and operational readiness of approximately 51,500 students enrolled in the College of Distance Education and Training annually. The faculty members’ contributions ensure Marines are prepared with the critical thinking skills, leadership abilities and professional competence required to uphold the Marine Corps’ legacy as an elite fighting force.
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