Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence
The Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence is an award of the United States government presented by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for civilian service. The award is bestowed on individuals who have made a significant contribution to the mission of the Department of Defense.[1] The Office of the Secretary of Defense is the approval authority. The award consists of an engraved plaque that carries the seal of the United States Department of Defense.
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence
Notable Recipients
- Dr. Barry Boehm
- David McDermott[2]
- Gregory A. Poland, M.D.
- Frank Rose
- Sri Srinivasan[3]
- Oona A. Hathaway
- Mason R. McMaster
- Kenneth W. Taylor
- John L Martin
- Curtis L. Day
- Mark W. Tippett
References
- Department of Defense, Administrative Instruction No. 29: Incentive and Honorary Awards Programs (September 22, 2015)
- David McDermott
- "Indian American Judge Makes U.S. History" India Times (May 24, 2013).
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