Eight Soldiers of RI and Mass Honored by AUSA and Banneker Industries

Thursday, June 05, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of United States Army and Banneker Industries recognized eight soldiers during its annual “Soldiers of Excellence” awards dinner on May 21. The event was held at the Quonset “O” Club.

Award recipients received a free membership to the AUSA and a commemorative pen and pencil set.

“These eight soldiers serve as outstanding examples of the leadership excellence and deserve this recognition,” said LTC(R) Robert Galvanin, chapter president, Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.

Banneker Industries

Banneker Industries is a supply chain management company with a more than 20-year history of providing logistical support to aerospace and defense industry contractors.

Banneker was the event’s primary sponsor. The company is a four-year supporter of the event and a corporate AUSA member since 2009.

“Banneker Industries is a long-time and enthusiastic supporter of the AUSA for all they do to promote and support the mission of the war-fighter,” said Cheryl W. Snead, president and CEO of Banneker Industries. “During our entire history, Banneker has proudly served the aerospace and defense industry not only in the provision of goods and services but also among our ranks. Nearly 20 percent of our staff is comprised of active duty, reservist or retired military personnel.”

Honorees

The following soldiers were honored at the ceremony:

Rhode Island Soldier of the Year, Army Reserve

SPC Matthew Mangano of Framingham, Mass.

Rhode Island Soldier of the Year, Army National Guard

SPC(E4) Sam R. Pittle of North Kingstown, R.I.

Rhode Island Station Commander of the Year, Army National Guard

SPC Tori Franceschi of North Smithfield

Rhode Island NCO of the Year, Army Reserve

SFC Gregory Luchka of Johnston

Rhode Island NCO of the Year, Army National Guard

SGT Timothy Marcotte of Woonsocket

Rhode Island Recruiter of the Year, Army Reserve

SFC Jason C. Howlett of Providence

Rhode Island Recruiter of the Year, Army National Guard

SGT Stephanie Engro of Coventry

Rhode Island Recruiter of the Year, Army Reserve

SGT Matthew W. Witcher of Warwick

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