Deadline for VIEC/DPA entries Feb. 19, 2016

One of last years’ entries was a photo by Sgt. Henry Antenor: Cpl. Wesley W. Robertson surfaces after submerging underneath logs and concertina wire during the Jungle Endurance Course at Camp Gonsalves. Robertson is an infantryman with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Denton, Texas. Multiple obstacles make up the endurance course, which tests physical and mental stamina, as well as unit cohesion. The 31st MEU is the force of choice for the Asia-Pacific region and is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.

Time to get your entries submitted for the 2016 Visual Information and Excellence in Communication (VIEC), Distinguished Performance Award  and Combat Camera Awards.

DATES/GENERAL INFORMATION
Program year: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Award Submission deadline: Feb. 19, 2016
Award judging: Feb. 22, 2016
Award winner announcement: NLT March 31 2016
Thomas Jefferson Awards deadline: March 11, 2016

First place winners are awarded a cash prize, plaque and certificate. Second and Honorable mention winners receive a certificate. All award winners will receive free dinner and be recognized at the annual awards banquet to be held this year at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House in Fredericksburg, Va., August 25, 2016.