The Citizen Soldier Award

The Citizen Soldier Award, established in 2020, stands to honor a person who exemplifies the traditions of the citizen soldier set by George Washington; a person who served the nation as a leader in war and in peace, for the betterment of the common good. 

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2024 Citizen Soldier Award Winners

Roger C. Schultz, LTG, USA-Ret., Captain F. Dawn Halfaker, USA (Retired), William McNulty are the recipients of the 5th annual Citizen Solider Awards. 

2023 Citizen Solider Nominations

2023 Citizen Soldier Award Winners

1st Lieutenant Bette HorstmanBrigadier General Wilma Vaught, and Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) Candy Martin are the recipients of the 4th annual Citizen Solider Awards. 

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2022 Citizen Solider Award Winners

General Ann Dunwoody, USA (Ret.), Colonel Jack Jacobs, US Army (Ret.), Lt. Col. Enoch O.D. "Woody" Woodhouse II, USAF (RET.), JD, and CWO4 Hershel "Woody" Williams, USMC (Ret.) are the recipients of the 3rd annual Citizen Solider Awards. 

Richard Schneider

2021 Citizen Soldier Award Winner

President Emeritus of Norwich University and Rear Admiral of the US Coast Guard Reserve, Dr. Richard W. Schneider, is the 2nd recipient of the Citizen Soldier Award. 

Robert Dole

2020 Citizen Soldier Award Winner

Politican, author, and Retired United States Army 2nd Lieutenant, Robert J. Dole is the recipient of the inaugural Citizen Soldier Award.