JACKSONVILLE, N.C.–Marine Federal Credit Union was one of the recipients of a Sgt. Maj. C. A. “Mack” McKinney Award during the annual ceremony hosted by The Down East Chapter of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association of America (NCOA). Chairman of the Board Marty Goldman and President/CEO Jeff Clark represented the credit union at the ceremony.
The award was established in honor of Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mack McKinney, who created governmental initiatives directly related to compensation and benefits for active duty, reservists, National Guard, and retired military personnel, after his retirement from active duty in 1971.
According to NCOA’s guidelines, the award is presented to military members who have demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and service to our Country and its military over a sustained period of time. It is also awarded to members of the local community who have demonstrated a strong support for our military community and their families.
This year, Marine Federal was the first business since the inception of the award to receive this type of recognition.
“It is the first time they’ve done this for an organization and we’re terribly honored,” said Clark.
Twenty-two years ago, Goldman, then a board member and chairman of the Supervisory Committee, received the award for his commitment to the military community.