Tuesday, April 21, 2026

ALARACT 021/2026 WINNERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (LOGISTICS), G – 4, LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG LEADERSHIP AWARD

 ALARACT 021/2026
DTG: R 212245Z APR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 021/2026 - WINNERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 DEPARTMENT
OF THE ARMY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (LOGISTICS), G–4, LIEUTENANT
GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG LEADERSHIP AWARD
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY DISA J6 ON BEHALF OF
DCS, G–4
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG LEADERSHIP SUSTAINMENT
AWARD CHARTER, FEBRUARY 2026 (SEE ATTACHMENT)
2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (DCS), G–4 IN REFERENCE TO THE LIEUTENANT
GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG LEADERSHIP AWARD.
3. (U) EACH ARMY COMMAND, ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMAND,
DIRECT REPORTING UNIT, FIELD OPERATING AGENCY, U.S. ARMY RESERVE,
AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SUBMITTED ONE NOMINATION IN THREE
DISTINCT CATEGORIES FOR THE LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG
LEADERSHIP AWARD. THE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
3.A. (U) MILITARY CATEGORY: ONE U.S. ARMY LOGISTICS OFFICER, WARRANT
OFFICER, OR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (ALL COMPONENTS INCLUDED).
3.B. (U) CIVILIAN CATEGORY: ONE DEPARTMENT OF WAR/DEPARTMENT OF
THE ARMY CIVILIAN (ALL COMPONENTS INCLUDED).
3.C. (U) LEGACY CATEGORY: ONE RETIRED CIVILIAN OR VETERAN WHO MET
THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE FIRST TWO CATEGORIES DURING THEIR
SERVICE.
4. (U) THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS THE WINNERS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025:
4.A. (U) MILITARY CATEGORY WINNER: COLONEL MICHAEL SOLOVEY, UNITED
STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND, FORT BELVOIR,
VIRGINIA.
4.B. (U) CIVILIAN CATEGORY WINNER: DR. STEVEN K. DEWEY, UNITED STATES
ARMY CENTRAL, SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
4.C. (U) LEGACY CATEGORY WINNER: COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (RET)
RODGER W. MANSKER, ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND, REDSTONE ARSENAL,
ALABAMA.
5. (U) COMMAND LEADERSHIP AND SOLDIERS DESERVE SPECIAL
RECOGNITION FOR THEIR SUPERIOR EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE IN
READINESS AND DEVELOPING LEADERS THAT EXHIBIT EXCELLENCE IN
SUSTAINMENT PRACTICES. ALL RECIPIENTS DISPLAYED HIGH STANDARDS OF
EXCELLENCE AND ARE CONGRATULATED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING
PERFORMANCE.
6. (U) DETAILS ABOUT AWARDS PRESENTATION HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO THE
WINNERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMAND LEADERSHIP. EACH WINNER
WILL BE PRESENTED A MEDALLION, CERTIFICATE, AND A 3–STAR NOTE
DURING SUSTAINMENT WEEK IN MAY 2026. IF RECIPIENTS ARE UNABLE TO
PARTICIPATE IN PERSON, AWARDS CAN ALSO BE MAILED TO THE SENIOR
LEADERSHIP AT THEIR COMMAND FOR PRESENTATION.
7. (U) COMMANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THEIR SUPPORTING
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE TO ENSURE COVERAGE.
8. (U) THE DCS, G–4 (LIG) ACTION OFFICER POINT OF CONTACT IS LIEUTENANT
COLONEL COREY D. TAYLOR, COMM, 703–695–6962 OR EMAIL:
COREY.D.TAYLOR30.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
9. (U) U.S. ARMY G–4 (LIG) POC: COLONEL LISA A.V. RENNARD, DIRECTOR, DSN
703–693–2110 OR EMAIL: LISA.A.VILLARREALRENNARD.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG LEADERSHIP SUSTAINMENT AWARD
CHARTER, FEBRUARY 2026
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G-4
500 ARMY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20310-0500
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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: L TG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award Charter
I . References.
a. Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22, Military Awards, 6 March 2019.
b. Joint Travel Regulation, 03050 I, Invitational Travel Allowances, 1 October 2021.
2. This memorandum provides procedures for nominating and selecting logistics professionals
for the L TG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award.
3. As the Army proponent for logistics, the DCS, G-4 established the LTG Arthur J. Gregg
Sustainment Leadership Award to annually recognize individuals who have made significant and
measurable contributions to Army sustainment operations. The DCS, 04 is the approval
authority of this award. The three distinct categories are:
a. Category I - one U.S. Army Logistics Officer, Warrant Officer, or Non-commissioned
Officer
b. Category 2- one Department ofthe Army Civilian
c. Category 3 - one Legacy Honoree
4. Responsibilities.
a. Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (DCS, G-4):
(I) Serves as the proponent for the L TG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award.
(2) Funds the LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award Program.
(3) Provides one 0-6 and above, one GS-15 and above, and one E-8 and above to serve
as voting members on the review board.
(4) Designate Chief, Logistics Initiatives Group (LIG), DCS, G-4 as the manager for the
LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award Program :
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i) Supervise, manage, and execute the LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership
Award Program for the DCS, G-4.
ii) Plan and execute a review board to select one nominee per category to receive the
LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award.
-iii) Plan, execute, and recognize the award recipients at an annual ceremony.
b. Army Materiel Command (AMC): Provides one 0-6 and above, one GS-15 and above,
and one E-8 and above to serve as voting members on the review board.
5. LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award
a. The award consists of:
(I) Medallion: A sequentially numbered medallion that is worn around the neck.
(2) Award Certificate: A signed certificate stating the recipients' name and a brief
description ofhow their leadership directly and measurably contributed to the improvement of
Army sustainment operations.
(3) LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership A ward History Certificate: A
certificate that provides background information about former DCS, G-4, LTG(R) Arthur J.
Gregg and the intent and purpose ofthe L TG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award.
(4) Binder: DCS, G-4 Binder to hold the Award and History Certificates during
presentation.
6. Eligibility criteria.
a. Category I nominees must be Army Officers, Warrant Officers, or Noncommissioned
Officers in the Active Component (AC), Reserve Component (RC), or National Guard (NG).
The award is not limited by rank; rather, nomination is encouraged for those who meet the high
standards described in the award's selection criteria.
b. Category 2 nominees must be actively serving Department of the Army Civilians
supporting the Active Component (AC), Reserve Component (RC), or National Guard (NG).
c. Category 3 nominees must_ have met criteria set forth in Category I or 2 during their
service.
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d. Service members must meet height and weight standards IAWAR 600-9, the Army body
composition program, 16 July 2019, and have passed the ACFT.
e. Contractors and foreign national personnel are not eligible for nomination.
f. LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award may not be awarded as a Permanent
Change of Station (PCS), retirement, or a change of duty position award.
7. Selection Criteria. The nominees must be influential logistics leaders who have made
unparalleled contributions to enhance operating efficiencies and improve resource management
in support of Army sustainment and readiness. The following factors will be considered:
a. Leadership: Creates a vision for the future force while motivating and inspiring people to
engage in that vision. Exhibits the ability to effectively communicate.
b. Influence: Possesses the ability to change or affect an organization.
c. Operational Impact: Achieves a measurable impact and makes the connection between the
implementation of military strategy to the tactical assignment of resources.
d. Resource Management: Effectively anticipates requirements and efficiently allocates
organizational materiel.
8. Nomination packet submission requirements.
a. General Instructions.
(I) Multiple nomination packets may be submitted for each Army Command (ACOM),
Army Service Component Command (ASCC), and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) for each
category.
(2) The nomination packets will be sent via email to the DCS, G-4, Logistics Initiatives
Group for consolidation: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-4.mesg.lig@army.mil.
(3) Annual deadlines for nomination packets will be clearly communicated via email
and/or the Army's official task tracking and management system to help nominating parties
coordinate requirements.
b. The following documents must. be included in the nomination packet submitted to HQDA,
DCS, G-4; no additional documents should be included:
(I) Nomination memorandum with enclosures: A memorandum not to exceed two pages
nominating the individual with an endorsement from a GO or SES. The memorandum is
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intended to offer the board a comprehensive overview ofthe nominee, describe how they directly
improved Army sustainment operations, and why this logistics leader is the best in the Army.
(2) For Army service member packets, the endorsement memorandum will also include a
statement that the nominated individual meets body composition standard IA W AR 600-9 and
passed the ACFT within the respective calendar year.
(3) Enclosure 1. Personal Data: A single page with the nominee's full name, rank/grade,
branch (if applicable), complete unit/organization of assignment, duty position, complete unit
address, phone numbers (commercial/DSN), unit e-mail address, complete home address, home
phone number, and personal e-mail address.
(4) Enclosure 2. Official/Biographical Record: A copy of the nominee's Soldier Talent
Profile, Soldier Record Brief, or Civilian Record Briefs, as applicable per category for category 1
and 2 nominees. Pictures will not be considered during the nomination evaluation process and
shall not be included in any submission, ensuring only relevant nominee information is presented
before the board. A biography will be used for category 3 nominees. •
(5) Enclosure 3. Accomplishments: A narrative summary ofthe nominee's leadership
accomplishments. Leadership accomplishments will be based on the criteria in paragraph 7
above, and the narrative will describe how the nominee's performance met each criterion. The
narrative will be double-spaced in Arial 12-pitch font and may not exceed two pages.
9. Selection Board Process.
a. The annual selection board will consider all complete nomination packets submitted on
time. The board will consist of the following six members as indicated in 4.a. and 4.b.
b. The voting members will electronically review and vote on all nomination packets.
c. The voting members will determine which nominee's leadership (regardless of grade,
component, or unit), had the greatest impact on their area ofinfluence towards improving Army
sustainment operations and enhancing Army readiness.
d. The voting members will rank order each nomination against all packets. The points per
category will then be used to identify the packet with the highest point total. The board will
provide the DCS, G-4 with their recommendation for one winner per category based on the
highest point total. That nominee will then be selected as the winner for the LTG Arthur J.
Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award. The process will be the same for all three categories.
e. Nominees meeting qualifications for LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award
but not selected, will be considered for the award for two subsequent years following initial
submission. Consideration will not require packet resubmission for years two and three.
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10. Announcement and Presentation. Finalists will be announced via email from the DCS, G-4
to ACOM, ASCCs, and DRU senior leaders. Additionally, the award will be publicized
throughout the DCS, G-4 social media and Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin. The
finalists will be presented with the LTG Arthur J. Gregg Sustainment Leadership Award at the
Association of the United States Army Global Force Symposium in Huntsville, AL.
11. Funding. The DCS, G-4 will fund travel and per diem costs for the finalists ofeach category
and LTG(R) Arthur J. Gregg to attend the award ceremony pending approval from a separate
legal and ethical review performed by the Office ofthe Judge Advocate General (OTJAG).
12. Point of contact for this memorandum is HQDA, DCS, G-4, Logistics Initiatives
Group; (703) 693-2110, usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-4.mbx.lig@army.mil.
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HEIDI J. HOYLE
Lieutenant General, USA
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4
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