03/23/2026
The Swansboro Military Affairs Committee was proud to honor Lance Corporal Enrique Armando Steven Garcia-Chong as our 2026 service person of the quarter. NAC Chairwoman Linda Williams-Thornley presented the wooden plaque designed by Scuffed Knuckles, Sawdust and Lasers Colleen Stewart Francis Mark Francis . Preston's Corner Bar & Grill provided an excellent venue and atmosphere for our occasion!.
Garcia-Chong, 21, and native of Iowa, enlisted in the USMC Aug 28, 2023 and was joined by fellow colleagues and officers from the Motor T with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division.
The plaque reads “For his exceptional performance as an Automotive Maintenance Technician with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, Lance Corporal Garcia-Chong has consistently demonstrated technical mastery, initiative, and dedication to mission success. He has performed Corrective and Preventative maintenance on over 78 Principal End Items, directly enabling a high level of material readiness and successful ex*****on of well over 1900 tactical vehicle missions. His dedication to increasing his professional development in completing over 175 hours of Professional Military Education, Technical Skills Training, and Material Readiness training is a testament to his outstanding professionalism. His actions set a high standard across the battalion and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps.”
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