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NCOA Military Vanguard Award Recipients for 2025

8/1/2025

 
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2025 Vanguard Award Recipients:

Each year, the NCOA recognizes one enlisted member from each of the U.S. Armed Forces for acts of heroism with the prestigious Military Vanguard Award. These exceptional individuals have demonstrated remarkable bravery, saving lives or preventing injury in critical situations. The Vanguard Award is named in honor of enlisted recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor from their respective branches.

Army Vanguard Award Recipient:

SSG Kiana Brantley
978th Military Police Company, Fort Bliss, Texas
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Navy Vanguard Award Recipient:

AD1 Samuel G. Boyd
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida
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USAF Vanguard Award Recipient:

SrA Justin Maddich
39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye
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Coast Guard Vanguard Award Recipient

OS3 Ryann G. Thompson
Sector Key West Command Center, Key West, Florida
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The term Vanguard refers to the leading part of an advancing formation, and these recipients embody the spirit of the Vanguard by moving toward danger, demonstrating courage and selflessness when it matters most.
Join us in honoring these brave heroes for their exemplary service and extraordinary acts of valor. Their actions reflect the very best of what it means to serve our nation.


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