2025 Marine Corps GEICO Military Service Award Winner
This MARADMIN announces Sergeant Tessa M. Knoblauch, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, as the 2025 Marine Corps GEICO Military Service Award winner. She was selected for outstanding leadership and community involvement in both military and civilian communities, and will receive a certificate and $5,000 cash honorarium from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation.
Issued: April 9, 2026
1. I am pleased to announce the Marine Corps recipient of the 2025 GEICO Military Service Award, recognizing one active duty enlisted member from each military service for outstanding contributions to the civilian and/or military community in the areas of leadership (on-duty accomplishments) and community involvement (off-duty accomplishments). 2. The 2025 Marine Corps GEICO Military Service Award winner is Sergeant Tessa M. Knoblauch, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI. Sergeant Knoblauch's selection is based on her leadership and community involvement in both the military and civilian communities. 3. The Award winner will be recognized with a certificate to commemorate their accomplishment and a cash honorarium of $5,000 dollars from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. Administrative and logistical information will be provided through separate coordination by GEICO. 4. All nominees are commended for their significant contributions to the safety of their civilian and military communities in 2025. Congratulations Sergeant Knoblauch! 5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock Jr., Director, Marine Corps Staff.