Archive for Awards & Scholarships
Executive Director of TAPS is MCA National Citizen
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On 6 May during the 85th Annual Meeting and National Institute in Columbia, SC, the Military Chaplains Association conferred the 2010 National Citizenship Award on Bonnie Carroll, Executive Director, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [TAPS].
Ms. Carroll founded TAPS in 1992 following the death of her husband Brigadier General Tom Carroll in an Army C-12 plane crash. Since then, TAPS has become the frontline resource for those who are grieving a loved one who died while serving our Nation. Go to www.taps.org for a full view of all TAPS services.
The MCA National Citizenship Award recognizes exemplary public service with exceptional leadership integrity and enduring commitment to the spiritual welfare of our Nation’s Warriors and their families. It was first given to Astronaut John Glenn during the 1962 MCA Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. Recipients since then include leaders from industry, entertainment, religious faith groups, government, and the military.
Navy CCPO Receives MCA Scholarship
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Ensign Kyle A. Dillon, Navy Chaplain Candidate at Covenant Theological Seminary, received a 2009-2010 MCA Chaplain Candidate Scholarship. Chaplain (BG) Douglas Lee, USA (ret.), MCA National Officer and Executive Director for the Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission, presented the award during a banquet in St. Louis, MO on 15 September. Kyle is endorsed for chaplaincy by the Presbyterian Church in America. He was commissioned into the naval reserve December 2008 and expects to graduate from seminary in May 2013. Congratulations and Welcome Aboard!
Air Force CCPO Receives MCA Scholarship
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2Lt Heather C. Thomason, Air Force Chaplain Candidate at Seattle University, received a 2009-2010 MCA Candidate Scholarship on 22 October. Chaplain (Colonel) Ken Hegtvedt, I Corps Chaplain and MCA Life Member made the presentation. Heather is endorsed for chaplaincy by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She recently completed the last basic chaplain course to be held at Maxwell Air Force Base. Her scholarship award was provided through annual contributions by Geraldine Martin, family, and friends in memory of Chaplain, Colonel Christian H. Martin, USAF.