National Security Medal Recipients
This medal recognizes a federal employee for a significant contribution to the nation in activities related to national security (including defense, military affairs, and intelligence) and is accompanied by a $3,000 award.
Anh Duong—2007 Recipient
Position: Science Advisor, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information, Plans and Strategy
Agency: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division
Location: Washington, D.C.
Achievement: Designed the thermobaric bomb credited with helping win the war in Afghanistan and develops anti-terrorism technologies for the Pentagon.
Ron McNeal—2006 Recipient
Position: Joint Personnel Recovery Agency Representative to U.S. Central Command
Agency: U.S. Department of Defense
Location: MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
Achievement: Architect of the military's personnel recovery efforts that have successfully rescued more than 1,000 people in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Alan Estevez—2005 Recipient
Position: Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Agency: U.S. Department of Defense
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Achievement: Implemented use of Radio Frequency Identification by the military, transforming military logistics for the 21st century.
Alfred League—2002 Recipient
Position: Division Chief, Imagery and Geospatial Sciences
Agency: National Imagery and Mapping Agency
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Achievement: His technological innovations provide American military personnel with real-time information they need to ensure operational success and protect our national security.
The Service to America Medals are presented annually by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service to celebrate excellence in our federal civil service.
