‼️ Congratulations to Ryan Pavel‼️

L-R MCUF President Mr. Andrew Ammerman, General John F. Kelly, USMC (Ret), Awardee Mr. Ryan Pavel, ACMC General Christopher J. Mahoney, USMC, and MCU President BGen Matthew Tracy, USMC.

2025 marks the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps in November, and the Marine Corps University Foundation started celebrating early with the first annual presentation of the General Alfred M. Gray National Award for Service and Education! This award, established in honor of the United States Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, recognizes a Marine who has made significant contributions to education or community service, embodying the character of General Alfred M. Gray, Jr., the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps. This award celebrates Marines’ exceptional contributions to their communities beyond their service to our nation

Ryan Pavel was the inaugural recipient of the General Alfred M. Gray Jr. National Award for Service and Education. Ryan is a Marine Corps veteran, and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Warrior-Scholar Project.

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