Marines net Thomas Jefferson Awards

Winners of the 2009 Thomas Jefferson Awards were announced April 13. Here are the Marines honored for their work. A complete list of winners can be found after the jump. News Article: Fearing Restrictions, Marines Load Up on Firearms, Lance CPL Graham Benson, Yuma Public Affairs Office, Yuma, AZ. Commentary: Death of the Marksman, SSgt Ethan E. Rocke, Marine Corps Base, Okinawa, Japan. Series: The Untouchables, SSgt Ethan E. Rocke, Marine Corps Base, Okinawa, Japan. Stand-Alone Photograph: Maj Smith with Liberian Children, Sgt Rocco DeFilippis, Marine Corps Forces Europe/Africa, APO AE. Outstanding Flagship Publication: Marines Magazine, Defense Media Activity Crystal City Marines, Arlington, VA. Web-based Publication: Pendleton.USMC.mil, Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office, Camp Pendleton, CA. Radio News Report: "Marines Aid Afghans", Sgt Jeremy Ross, USMC, Pentagon Channel. The following have been announced as winners of the Thomas Jefferson Awards, Print Division: 1. Metro Format Newspaper: Guidon, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office, Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 2. Tabloid Format Newspaper: The Monitor, Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office, Fort Bliss, TX. 3. Magazine Format Publication (Other than Flagship): Tip of the Spear, U.S. Special Operations Command Public Affairs, MacDill AFB, FL. 4. Newsletter Format Publication: Key Portal News, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, WA. 5. News Article: Fearing Restrictions, Marines Load Up on Firearms, Lance CPL Graham Benson, Yuma Public Affairs Office, Yuma, AZ. 6. Feature Article: Commentary: A Dying Art Thrives at DSCP, Beth Reece, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA. 7. Commentary: Death of the Marksman, SSgt Ethan E. Rocke, Marine Corps Base, Okinawa, Japan. 8. Sports Article: Wheel of Fortune, TSgt Paul Flipse, 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs, Patrick AFB, FL. 9. Series: The Untouchables, SSgt Ethan E. Rocke, Marine Corps Base, Okinawa, Japan. 10. Stand-Alone Photograph: Maj Smith with Liberian Children, Sgt Rocco DeFilippis, Marine Corps Forces Europe/Africa, APO AE. 11. Photojournalism: They Man an Anywhere Ambulance, TSgt Matthew J. Hannen, Torch Magazine, Randolph AFB, TX. 12. Art/Graphics in Support of a Publication: Inspector General's Corner: Proper Saluting, MSG Stephen Opet, 354th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Corapolis, PA. 13. Contribution by Stringer (Writer): Pearl Harbor Survivor returns to Sea, Blair Martin, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Office, Pearl Harbor, HI. 14. Contribution by Stringer (Photographer): An Uncommon Self Portrait, CMDR Erik Etz, Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA 113), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), FPO AP. 15. Outstanding Flagship Publication: Marines Magazine, Defense Media Activity Crystal City Marines, Arlington, VA. 16. Outstanding Flagship Writer: SSgt Mathew Bates, Airman Magazine, San Antonio, TX. 17. Outstanding Flagship Web Site: Navy.Mil, Defense Media Activity Anacostia, Washington, D.C. 18. Web-based Publication: Pendleton.USMC.mil, Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office, Camp Pendleton, CA. 19. Outstanding New Writer: TSgt Cheresa D. Theiral, Joint Force Headquarters-Colorado Public Affairs Office, Centennial, CO. 20. Department of Defense Print Journalist of the Year: Melanie Casey, Fort Meade Public Affairs Office, Fort Meade, MD. 2008 Thomas Jefferson Award Winners, Broadcast  The following have been announced as winners of the Thomas Jefferson Awards, Broadcast Division: 1.    Radio Entertainment Program: "Eagle Morning Show with Trevor Pedro", SSgt Trevor Pedro, USAF, AFN Naples, Italy 2.    Radio Spot Production: "Combat Go-2-Guy", Sgt Kenia Kraus, USA, AFN Bavaria, Germany. 3.    Radio News Report: "Marines Aid Afghans", Sgt Jeremy Ross, USMC, Pentagon Channel. 4.    Radio Feature Report: "Warfighter Workout", MC2 Honey Nixon, USN, AFN Yokosuka, Japan. 5.    Radio Sports Report: "Long Drive Contest", SSG Craig Rader, USA, AFN Korea. 6.    Radio Newscast: "Benelux Radio Update", Mr. Sean Patrick, AFN Benelux, Belgium. 7.    Radio Information Program: "The C-O Show", AFN Rota Spain. 8.    Television Information Program: "Sexual Assault Special", AFN Bavaria, Germany. 9.    Television Spot Production: "Strength through Diversity", MC3 John O'Neil Herrera, USN, AFN Naples, Italy. 10.    Television News Report: 'Defender Patrol Boats", MC2 Andrew Krauss, USN, AFN Iraq. 11.    Television Feature Report: "Prosthetic", MC3 (SW) Patrick L. Dille, USN, AFN Rota, Spain. 12.    Television Sports Report: "Winter Sports Clinic", SrA Robbie W. Arp, USAF, DMA San Antonio, Tx. 13.    Local Television Newscast: "Bavaria Update: Seeing Again and Wii", AFN Bavaria, Germany. 14.    Regional Television Newscast, "AFN Europe Report", HQ, AFN Europe, Germany. 15.    Television Newsbreak: "IA Checklist", MC2 (AW) Andrew S. Geraci, USN, DMA Anacostia. 16.    Command Information Campaign: "Suicide Prevention Campaign", III Corps and Fort Hood Public Affairs, Fort Hood, Tx. 17.    Outstanding New Broadcaster: SSG Craig Rader, USA, AFN Korea. 18.     DoD Broadcast Journalist of the Year: Ms. Michelle Michael, HQ, AFN Europe, Germany. 19.    Outstanding Flagship Television Program: "All Hands Television," DMA Anacostia.