General Maxwell R. Thurman Award
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The General Maxwell R. Thurman Award is awarded on behalf of the commanding general of the United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) annual conference in recognition of someone who exhibits and demonstrates the following qualities and attributes: a natural born leader, an innovator, someone who fosters positive change, a champion of the soldier, and a pioneer of the advancement of technology to enhance the life of our service members. The award is named after four star General Maxwell R. Thurman, who was a champion of the soldier and a pioneer of advancing technology. His famous motto, which is engraved on the award is as follows: "The mission of the Army Medical Department is to provide world class combat casualty care to America's most precious resource - It's Sons and Daughters - In Peace and War!"[1] This award was originally given out at the very first DoD "Global Forum" by its creator, BG Russ Zajtchuk in 1995 and is now an annual tradition at every ATA meeting.
List of recipients
[edit]| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1996 | COL Fred Goeringer[citation needed] |
| 1997 | Capt Paul Zimnik, D.O.[citation needed] |
| 1998 | Russ Zajtchuk, M.D. (BG, USA-retired)[citation needed] |
| 1999 | COL Ronald K. Poropatich, M.D. and COL James Stewart[citation needed] |
| 2000 | Greg T. Mogel, M.D.[citation needed] |
| 2001 | Mr. Conrad A. Clyburn[citation needed] |
| 2002 | G. Rufus Sessions, Ph.D. (LTC, USA-retired)[citation needed] |
| 2003 | John S. Parker, M.D. (MG, USA-retired)[citation needed] |
| 2004 | S. Ward Casscells, M.D.[citation needed] |
| 2005 | Gary R. Gilbert, Ph.D.[citation needed] |
| 2006 | Carl E. Hendricks[citation needed] |
| 2007 | Seong Ki Mun, Ph.D.[citation needed] |
| 2008 | James H. "Red" Duke, M.D.[citation needed] |
| 2009 | John A. Parrish, M.D.[citation needed] |
| 2010 | COL Hon S. Pak, M.D.[citation needed] |
| 2011 | Michael D. Lynch, Ph.D.[citation needed] |
| 2012 | COL Robert A. Vigersky, M.D.[citation needed] |
| 2013 | Lori DeBernardis[2] |
| 2014 | COL C. Becket Mahnke[3] |
References
[edit]- ^ 1998 Army Science and Technology Master Plan, retrieved 31 May 2010[dead link]
- ^ Lori DeBernardis receiving award, 30 January 2014, retrieved 26 Feb 2014
- ^ COL C. Becket Mahnke receiving award, 6 October 2014, retrieved 6 Jan 2015