Ive gotten a few "interesting" emails inside the pentagon soliciting award nominees for this group from a certain YN1... requesting a photo as well. Wonder what "meter" they use to qualify nominees? I think we've handily crossed over the line of goodness on the supersonic pendulum of PC. I particularly like the "all, to include" parts, doesn't all mean all? Or are we trying to point something out here? Are we supposed to be colorblind?
"The BIG Meritorious Service Award is to be awarded to a military member and Department of Defense civilian employee who has significantly contributed to the oversea contingency operations through outstanding support to the mission of their organization and meeting one or more of the following criterion:
a. Demonstrating support for inclusion and promotion of DoD personnel to include women and minorities within the Armed Forces or federal civilian work force.
b. Promoting the tenets of civil/human rights, race relations, equal opportunity, affirmative action, human relations and public service programs.
c. Creating opportunities that support and contribute to the mentorship or development, and advancement or retention of all personnel to include women and minorities in government service consistent with merit principles.
d. Eliminating barriers that hinder equal opportunity or promoting programs and activities that advocate equal opportunity for all including women and minorities.
e. Creating opportunities that contribute to the fair selection, promotion and retention of all personnel including women and minorities for consideration in senior grade level positions and critically staffed and operational occupations.
f. Displaying exceptional character that distinguishes the individual as an outstanding leader, role model, or mentor in promoting the development or advancement of DoD personnel including women and minorities in the military or federal civilian work force.
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g. Increasing significantly the participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in federal programs and enhancing the capacity building and infrastructure development of these institutions.
h. Increasing significantly the opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to participate in and benefit from DoD programs involving contracts and grants, student and faculty employment, Research and Development, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
i. Making personal sacrifices by his/her actions that result in significant contributions toward the development or advancement of all DoD personnel including women and minorities.
j. Distinguishing herself/himself as a leader and mentor of youth including female and minority youth, promoting their participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematical educational programs and technical career fields. "
