Gwen Moore Applauds Wisconsin Army National Guard
Washington, DC,
March 7, 2012
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Caring for Veterans
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) applauded the Wisconsin Army National Guard for their admirable efforts in increasing soldier readiness through improving military environments, facilities and services.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Applauds Wisconsin Army National Guard Rep. Moore recognizes Wisconsin Army National Guard for earning their Excellence Award Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) applauded the Wisconsin Army National Guard for their admirable efforts in increasing soldier readiness through improving military environments, facilities and services. For the first time in 11 years, the Wisconsin Army National Guard was selected the overall winner in its category for the Army Chief of Staff Army Communities of Excellence Award (ACOE). The ACOE program aims to build a strong community around its soldiers. The Army believes that soldiers perform their assignments with increased confidence if they are sustained by a supporting foundation. Since its inception in 1989, the ACOE Award program has awarded military organizations who excel in building this community through strategies that encompass the interests of soldiers and their families. “I am so proud that the Wisconsin Army National Guard will be honored as the overall winner for the ACOE award,” said Rep. Moore. “This award is a testament to their endless dedication to protecting our borders by creating a positive environment around our soldiers. I feel honored and privileged that these great men and women hail from my home state.” Wisconsin has been a participant in the Army Chief of Staff Army Communities of Excellence Award program since its beginning. Through ACOE, the Wisconsin Army National Guard has continually earned titles of excellence. In 2008, Wisconsin was awarded a Silver First Place and in 2009, the state earned a Gold Third Place award. The tradition continued in 2010 when Wisconsin was awarded a Silver Second Place and in 2011 when the state earned the Gold First Place award. Becoming the overall winner is the culmination of years of hard work and discipline. All awardees will be recognized on May 1 during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The ACOE Awards program follows a 12-month evaluation in which Army, National Guard and Reserve installations are judged against Army priorities and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program criteria. For more information about the Wisconsin Army National Guard and their history of distinction, visit the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs website at http://dma.wi.gov/dma/default.asp. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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