Orders:Joint Chiefs Directive 2504-01
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Joint Chiefs Directive 2504-01 was issued 15 April 2025 by the Chairman of the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff per PD-SC-1007.
This directive awards the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff 2025 First Quarter Awards.
Order Text
Joint Chiefs Directive 2504-01 was issued 15 April 2025 by the Chairman of the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff.
This directive awards the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff 2025 First Quarter and Annual Awards and is effective 15 April 2025.
Please join me in congratulating the following Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff First Quarter 2025 Award Recipients!
To be created a Knight in the Most Noble Order of the Star Kingdom. The recipient is granted the postnominal letters of KSK.
- Home Secretary Garret Bitker
Nomination Text:
Garret Bitker, Home Secretary, Baron Silver Lake, has been a diligent of TRMN since he joined in 2014. he founded a chapter in south eastern Minnesote, and he is the person that founded the Royal Manticoran Astro-Control Service in TRMN, He has served as a senior staff member on the Home Office staff, as the Transportation Secretary, and now as the Home Secretary, and head of the RMACS. Sir Garret has attended several conventions and worked hard to represent TRMN. he did exemplary work at WorldCon 2022. Sir Garret has been a friend and mentor to me, and trusted confidant. he is a diligent worker, and his service has been exceptional. In recognition of his tremendous service I feel he should be awarded the Knight of the Star Kingdom.
To be created a Knight Grand Cross in the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I. The recipients are granted the postnominal letters of GCR if their service branch allows.
- James Friedline*
Nomination Text:
This is the nomination for a posthumous award for James Friedline for the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I, Knight Grand Cross. James was a unique individual who helped both the Academy and the Civilian Corps grow. He touched the lives of countless members and his loss will be felt across the board. his dedication to TRMN was second to none and he is deserving of recognition for that. His love of TRMN was immeasurable, and that too deserves recognition. James was one of our earliest members, joining in 2011 when TRMN was only 4 years old, and has been with us through that time. he stepped up to the Academy early on and turned it into a powerhouse. When he stepped down from the Academy, he again stepped up and did the same for the civilians. James will be missed by many, and this is a fitting award to recognize his dedicated service to TRMN.
- FADM Robert Bulkeley Jr, GSN
Nomination Text:
Duke Mountain View, Admiral Robert Bulkeley, has been an indispensable member of the TRMN for over 15 years. He was among the first 50 members of the organization and has served in various leadership positions since the beginning; notably among those 8th Fleet Commander, Fourth Space Lord, Director of the Art Department, and most recently as Deputy High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy. One would be hard pressed to find many individuals in TRMN who have made a greater contribution, or left as indelible a mark as he has. His tireless efforts towards the betterment of this organization, as well as the Grayson Space Navy in particular, are an inspiration for many. For those that are unaware, much of the grayson Space Navy's design philosophy; their ranks, their insignia, their uniforms, all owe their liniage to the work of Duke Mountain View. A major portion of the components visual design as it appears in House of Steel would not exist were it not for his vision and effort, and without such, the Grayson Space Navy might look very different today. His leadership at the Fleet level laid the groundwork for where the 8th Fleet is today, further his service as 4SL laid the groundwork for where the Department of Art and Branding is today. There is not a piece of artwork in this organization that has not been designed, inspired by, or consulted on by Duke Mountain View. Additionally, Duke Mountain View has championed the Grayson Space Navy at every step, prioritizing chapter and unit insignias, helping design and develop the history of the Grayson Naval Jack, and consulting on more recent uniform developments. he was a tireless supporter of me during my stint as the GSN Chief of Staff, advising me during a very difficult time for the component, and was the undeniable choice to assume duties as my Deputy HIgh Admiral when I was sworn in as the High Admiral. He also serves as the Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C3), the GSN's Individual Honor Society. As he retired from the Office of the High Admiral and takes a well deserved step back from active service, after over 15 years of service at the highest levels, I cannot think of any other individual more deserving of being elevated to Knight Grand Cross in the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I than Admiral Robert Bulkeley.
To be created a Knight Commander in the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I.
- VADM Lisa Wiedemann, RMN
Nomination Text:
Over the years, (V)ADM Wiedemann has been a tremendous asset to TRMN, Second Fleet, and to me personally. (V)ADM Wiedemann has consistently provided service organizing and overseeing events, meetings, and other functions far to numerous to list. (V)ADM Wiedemann has also consistently jumped in to assist others without hesitation and support other members projects with enthusiasm and determination. (V)ADM Wiedemann has also been a driving force mentoring and creating new and better culture within TRMN. Without (V)ADM Wiedemann's dedication and time well above the call of duty, many members and developing leaders would not be as well off today. (V)ADM Wiedmann is a credit to TRMN, the RMN and themself, in keeping with the highest traditions of service.
To be created a Knight Companion in the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I.
- WO1 Joey Mireles, RMN
Nomination Text:
In 2023 the Bureau of Ships was given the responsibility of finalizing, implementing, and running the Grand Alliance Excellence Program (GAUEP) by members of the Joint Chiefs. Designed to encourage and reward chapter activity and develop growth in a post-COVID landscape. From the beginning of that hand off WO Joey Mireles has been the front line of the GAUEP. As part of the implementation he has single handedly build the website to detail the rules of the program and designed the reporting system for COs to submit their chapter activities. Originally done as a warrant project, he has continued to maintain and update these systems as the year has progressed. Answering questions and dealing with any problems reported to by the general membership. With his appointment to the CO of the Department of Records, he has expanded his personal skill set to include Wiki editing and designed and set up the GAUEP wiki page, displaying the earned letters by chapter month to month. He changed the reporting system to auto-develop wiki code to easily update Mantipedia every month. His continued tech support for the back-end of the GAUEP has made the entire process extremely smooth from a management standpoint with everything charted and easy to locate. Aside from the tech side of the program, Joey has also been the primary point of contact for assessing and addressing submissions. Taking time to double check and verify submissions, seeks out additional approval, and when necessary reach out to Chapter COs for clarification on events. his communication skills became an invaluable part of the success of the GAUEP. With the completion of the 2024 calendar year, a total of 103 letters were awarded. Each one was checked and verified by WO Mireles. The totals resulted in 5 chapters receiving Battle Excellence ribbons. TRMN membership going far beyond what our original projections were for the first year of the program, the ability for our members to participate is entirely due to his diligence and dedication to the organization. Never once did he shirk or complain in the face of this responsibility. on top of his already existing workload as the member who processes the bi-monthly chapter reports, his contributions to TRMN are significant. The manager of Chapter Activity from reporting the GAUEP, hi is an unseen steward of the org. His unwavering dedication to the Crown not just for this last year and his work on the GAUEP, but his last four years of Service to TRMN is a shining example of the Queen's Navy. For these reasons, I submit him for induction into the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I.
To be created a Knight in the Most Honorable Order of King Roger I.
- CDRE JJ Brutsman, RMN
Nomination Text:
Commodore JJ Brutsman worked as the XO of the TRMN presence at WindyCon 50 and was there stepping in every time the CO didnt know how to do something. She worked with all the departments and made sure that everyone had what they needed, including stopping by my house and picking up the table bins and flag bags and bases.
- CAPT(JG) William Becker, RMN
Nomination Text:
Captain William Becker is a longstanding member and is the Commanding Officer of HMS Heracles. he leads his ship continuously and leads, organizes and plans monthly crew meetings and events. In addition to his regularly efforts for his crew he is active within First Fleet leading the security and first aid crew at the annual Shore Leave and Farpoint conventions in Maryland and now Eastern Pennsylvania AORs. Each year, his efforts are highlighted by the convention coordinators complimenting his and his crews professionalism and vigilance, with brings great credit to HMS Heracles, First Fleet, and the reputation of the RMN. Captain becker is most highly deserving of being inducted to a knighthood within the Order of King Roger.
To be created a Knight in the Most Eminent Order of the Golden Lion.
- Ranger Lt Gen Jill Taylor, SFC
Nomination Text:
Lt General Jill Taylor, Commissioner of the SFC, Jill Taylor is an exemplary member of TRMN, and her dedication is a great benefit to the members of TRMN, and her dedication is a great benefit to the members of the SFC as well as the cadets that request SFC coursework. Her hard work is invaluable to the SFC and the Civilian Corps.
To be created an Officer in the Most Eminent Order of the Golden Lion.
- VADM Geoffrey Zoeller, IAN
Nomination Text:
VADM Geoffrey Zoeller has assisted the Civilian Corps behind the scenes. He has invested many long hours into helping the Civilian Academies for BuTrain, in addition to revising the civilian ranks and promotiuon guidelines. he has done exemplary work introducing FEMA courses to the Star Kingdom University System. I know he has assisted the Home Office for a year with various sensitive matters.
- GADM David Westover, IAN
Nomination Text:
GADM David Westover, Freiherr von Hohenheim has provided considerable help to the Civilain Corps over the past year. He has assisted in reviewing the Civilian Awards and is backing a Star Kingdom UNiversity System series of courses. He has reviewed existing procedures and provided good insight into how to make the Civilian Corps more compatible with the whole of TRMN.
To be created a Groboffizier in the House Order of Anderman for Bravery.
- GdF Sam Deitzman, IAN
Nomination Text:
(GdF) Dietzmann has demonstrated the leadership qualities and selfless service deserving of elevation to the rank of grand Officer in the House Order of Anderman for Bravery. Over the years, (GdF) Deitzmann has been a tremendous asset to TRMN, Second Fleet, and to me personally. (GdF) Deitzmann has consistently provided service organizing and overseeing events, meetings, and other functions far too numerous to list. (GdF) Deitzmann has also consistantly jumped into whatever position may be needed at a given time despite having other plans, such as at WindyCon 2024 when (GdF) Deitzmann noticed one of the panels was short staffed and immediatly volunteered to fill in. This is merely one recent example of an uncountable many. (GdF) Deitzmann has also been a driving force mentoring and creating new and better culture within TRMN. Without (GdF) Deitzmann's dedication and time well above the call of duty, many members and developing leaders would not be as well off today. (GdF) Deitzmann is a credit to TRMN, the IAN and himself in keeping with the highest traditions of the service.
To be awarded the Queen's Bravery Medal.
- AotF Michael Romero, RMN
To be awarded the Order of the Crown for Naval Service.
- FM Michael Houghtaling, RMMC