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New 2024 inductees enter the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame. by Rachel M. Longarzo
he Army Acquisition Hall of Fame, established in 2022, honors former members of the Army Acquisi- tion Workforce who have made lasting contributions to the Army’s mission in support of the Army acqui-
sition community. At the 2024 Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, during a well-attended ceremony, four distinguished individuals were inducted into the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame.
Te exemplary inductees—Maureen Cross, Cathy Dickens, Gary Winkler and Joseph Yakovac—leave a legacy of leadership, dedication and impact that has profoundly shaped the Army’s acquisition mission and continues to ensure our Soldiers have the equipment they need to defend the nation.
“Tese individuals embody the most sought-after traits among our military and civilian professionals and those who lead them: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage,” said Hon. Douglas R. Bush, assistant secre- tary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology (ASA (ALT)) and the Army acquisition executive, during his opening remarks. “Tey are being recognized for their significant and enduring contributions to the Army acquisition community’s historic and ongoing mission.”
Bush emphasized that these inductees represent the pinnacle of commitment, having devoted their careers to equipping the
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warfighter with capabilities that deter adversaries. “Our induct- ees exemplify the highest standards of the Army Acquisition Workforce,” he added.
Before presenting the awards, Bush noted, “Te individuals we honor have been sought after through the years for their prob- lem-solving abilities, change agent approaches and collaborative abilities, which they used wisely and effectively to embrace and further the Army acquisition’s mission.”
Bush and Undersecretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo presented the awards to each inductee. First to be honored was Maureen Cross, who served as director of the Army Systems Acquisition Review Council Secretariat and led the Plans Branch at Army Futures Command (AFC) prior to her retirement. Bush high- lighted, “She was instrumental in building strong and enduring relationships between AFC’s requirements community and our acquisition community.”
Next, Cathy Dickens was inducted. Bush described her 37-year civil service career, culminating as the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command’s deputy commander. “Her connection with Soldiers in the field and firsthand understanding of their needs drove her efforts in providing critical equipment needed,” he said.
Gary Winkler, who concluded his more than 20-year civil service career as Program Executive Officer for Enterprise, followed.
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