USAG Humphreys Commander, Col. Ryan K. Workman and Command Sgt. Maj. Monty C. Drummond accepted the 2024 IMCOM-Pacific Best BOSS Program trophy on behalf of the BOSS team. The USAG Humphreys BOSS program was recognized as the best BOSS program in the Pacific for 2024 during the 2024 IMCOM-Pacific Senior Leader Forum on October 24, 2024. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
As part of the IMCOM-Pacific Senior Leader Forum held October 22-24, the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program was recognized as the best BOSS program in the Pacific for 2024. With the highest quality of dynamic BOSS programs found at installations across the Pacific, the Humphreys program faced tough competition to earn this recognition with only a small margin of total scores separating them from their closest competitor.
“BOSS programs are significant to enhancing morale and welfare, increasing retention and sustaining combat readiness by providing Soldiers a balanced life through leisure and recreation, community service, life skills and quality of life initiatives,” said IMCOM-Pacific Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Williams. “Our BOSS programs across the Pacific are first class, highly competitive and extremely active. USAG Humphreys BOSS program is completely deserving of this award and recognition as our best in the Pacific for 2024.”
During the ceremony, USAG Humphreys Commander, Col. Ryan K. Workman and Command Sgt. Maj. Monty C. Drummond accepted the 2024 IMCOM-Pacific Best BOSS Program trophy on behalf of the BOSS team. Additionally, Drummond received an Army Commendation Medal as the USAG Humphreys BOSS Senior Enlisted Leader and accepted an Army Commendation Medal on behalf of Sgt. Laurengregg E. Rimalos as the USAG Humphreys BOSS President. Workman also accepted the Civilian Service Commendation Medal on behalf of Hiroshige N. Huertas as the USAG Humphreys BOSS Advisor.
This recognition is in keeping with the highest standards that BOSS programs in the Pacific earn regularly. Earlier this year during the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Training Forum June 9-14 at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va., 203 advisors, presidents and sergeants major from across the Army gathered to participate in workshops, share best practices and recognize excellence among the local BOSS programs across the Army.
BOSS programs at U.S. Army Garrison installations across the Pacific region were recognized for excellence in nearly every category. Among those recognitions:
- U.S. Army Garrison Daegu won first place in the Program Video category, placed second in the BOSS in a Box category, and earned a Bronze-level Presidential Volunteer Award.
- U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii won first place in the Community Service Project category and earned a Gold-level Presidential Volunteer Award. Additionally, SSG Mai Phan, USAG-HI BOSS President, was selected to serve as the next Department of the Army BOSS Representative.
- U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa placed second in the Program Video category and earned a Gold-level Presidential Volunteer Award.
- U.S. Army Garrison Alaska (Fort Wainwright) placed third in the BOSS in a Box category and earned a Gold-level Presidential Volunteer Award.
- U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys earned a Gold-level Presidential Volunteer Award, and Command Sgt. Maj. Monty Drummond was also honored as the BOSS Command Sergeant Major of the Year.
- U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey earned a Gold-level Presidential Volunteer Award and K-16 earned a Silver-level Presidential Volunteer Award.
- U.S. Army Garrison Japan earned a Gold-level Presidential Volunteer Award.
- Brenda Lee McCullough, Director, U.S. Army Installation Management Command – Pacific, was also recognized as earning the BOSS Stalwart Award for Supporter of the Year.
“Inspired and determined individuals drive the excellence of our BOSS programs at each location,” said Brenda Lee McCullough, Director, IMCOM-Pacific. “From the passion of our BOSS presidents to the vision and leadership of every Garrison Command Sergeant Major and the guidance and expertise of BOSS advisors, they are the heart of the Army’s BOSS program, and their dedication makes the program a huge success.”
BOSS was founded in 1989 to respond to the recreational needs of single Soldiers ages 18-25, who make up 35% of the Army. Since its founding, it has evolved into a program that teaches life skills for new Soldiers and as a safe space for Soldiers who are struggling. For more information on how to get involved with your local BOSS program, visit your local Garrison social media outlets and websites for future BOSS initiatives and events.
