GEICO today honored seven enlisted members of the United States military as recipients of its 2025 GEICO Military Service Awards, recognizing exceptional acts of selflessness and a steadfast commitment to service both in and out of uniform.
Since 1988, GEICO’s Military Service Awards have honored members of the U.S. military whose service reflects exceptional leadership, commitment, and character. In addition to recognizing achievements in uniform, the awards highlight the powerful role service members play as community leaders and active citizens. Through their continued service—both military and civilian—this year’s seven honorees exemplify the spirit of selflessness and patriotism at the heart of the armed forces.
“Founded 90 years ago with a commitment to serving government employees and military members, GEICO has long recognized the importance of giving back to those who serve,” said GEICO Vice President Lona Montgomery. “The GEICO Military Service Awards highlight the extraordinary dedication of service members whose impact extends well beyond their time in uniform.”
The 2025 GEICO Military Service Award recipients are:
Staff Sergeant Mitchel D. Hull, United States Army
Staff Sergeant Hull has dedicated more than 1,700 volunteer hours to disaster response and recovery, supporting hundreds of individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed following natural disasters. As a disaster case worker with the American Red Cross, Staff Sergeant Hull has directly supported hundreds of disaster survivors, guiding them through immediate stabilization and long-term recovery. In addition to disaster relief efforts, Staff Sergeant Hull provides advocacy and education for soldiers through his role as membership chair for the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) by informing them of available benefits, resources and support services. His fundraising initiatives have helped AUSA provide more than $50,000 in scholarships to local soldiers and families. Staff Sergeant Hull’s commitment to service also extends to youth mentorship, where he created and led a free aviation education event for over 400 Boy Scouts, partnering with nonprofits and military assets to help young people discover Army aviation.
Sergeant Tessa Knoblauch, United States Marine Corps
Sergeant Knoblauch has dedicated countless hours to fighting hunger. Through her volunteer work with United Way of Onslow County, she supports the Children Eating Healthy On Weekends (CHEW) program that addresses food insecurity and youth development, including efforts that provide more than 900 meals each week to low‑income students. Sergeant Knoblauch also supports youth development by serving as a running coach for elementary school children, mentoring them in fitness, discipline and teamwork. She has inspired many of her fellow Marines to lace up and join her as coaches, raising her unit’s volunteer participation rate by a remarkable 200 percent for youth sports programs. In addition, Sergeant Knoblauch supports animal rescue efforts, where she assisted with renovations and adoption events for a local shelter, promoting awareness and care for displaced pets.
Avionics Electronics Technician Petty Officer Second Class Alejandros Palos, United States Navy
Avionics Electronics Technician Petty Officer Second Class Alejandros Palos has dedicated more than 1,400 volunteer hours in service to military members, families and local communities, earning two Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Awards, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and recognition as the 2024 USO Volunteer of the Year. His volunteer efforts include teaching CPR and child safety education with the American Red Cross, instructing English at local Japanese schools, and contributing more than 1,000 hours of service with the USO. In addition, he has supported military preservation efforts at the National Naval Aviation Museum and has helped raise funds for formal military birthday ball celebrations. Petty Officer Second Class Palos also mentors junior sailors as a leader in aviation electronics maintenance and teaches lifesaving instruction. His impact reflects an enduring commitment to service, leadership and strengthening civil‑military connections at home and abroad.
Staff Sergeant Jasmine N. Madison, United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant Madison has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service through extensive volunteer efforts supporting vulnerable individuals and families. Her service includes bringing together volunteers to support large‑scale food initiatives that provided essential resources to more than 6,000 community members, including organizing food drives benefiting 300 families, coordinating volunteers to distribute 3,000 care packages and supporting food banks serving thousands facing food insecurity. In addition, she partnered with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts to more than 5,000 families, strengthening morale during critical times. As a volunteer counselor, she dedicated more than 520 hours to assisting individuals through mental‑health assessments and group sessions focused on emotional wellness, grief and recovery, while connecting families to vital support resources. Staff Sergeant Madison earned a Master of Social Work degree with a 4.0 GPA to further enhance her ability to serve. Her sustained leadership and service have made a lasting impact across the San Antonio community.
Sergeant Michael Jessen, United States Space Force
Sergeant Jessen demonstrated exceptional leadership through service that strengthened community well‑being and supported critical mission operations. His volunteer efforts focused on health, family connection and morale, including leading fitness and movement programs for children, families, couples and unaccompanied service members. These initiatives engaged dozens of military families and personnel, fostering physical wellness, camaraderie and resilience through inclusive and innovative programming. In addition, he helped build unity across services and cultures by organizing community events that brought together Air Force, Navy, Space Force and local community members in Sicily, where he was stationed.
Beyond community service, Sergeant Jessen made significant operational contributions, delivering more than 300 early‑warning threat reports that supported missile defense operations protecting thousands of sailors. He also repaired and secured critical communication systems. Sergeant Jessen’s combined commitment to mission excellence and service to others reflects the Space Force’s dedication to teamwork, innovation and national security.
Intelligence Specialist Second Class Azariah N. Prince, United States Coast Guard
Intelligence Specialist Second Class Prince has demonstrated exceptional leadership and community commitment through extensive volunteer service and professional impact. Recognized as the 2025 Military Citizen of the Year, Intelligence Specialist Second Class Prince led initiatives supporting food security and family well‑being, including coordinating food bank efforts benefiting more than 1,000 families, delivering meals to seniors and supporting fundraisers that secured more than 1,400 meals for those in need. The awardee also honored the service and sacrifice of veterans by leading Memorial Day tributes recognizing nearly 1,600 veterans and helping comfort their family members.
Intelligence Specialist Second Class Prince’s work stretches beyond the community to the classroom, where she has made significant contributions to training and workforce development, leading more than 140 students through advanced courses, mentoring junior personnel in leadership and developing Coast Guard‑wide mandatory training modules that strengthened instruction and readiness for hundreds of Coast Guard personnel. Through dedicated service, mentorship and stewardship of critical resources, Intelligence Specialist Second Class Prince continues to positively impact both the Coast Guard and the communities it serves.
Technical Sergeant Andrea J. Reyes, National Guard
Technical Sergeant Reyes has demonstrated exceptional leadership and community commitment through extensive volunteer service and professional excellence. She supported local communities through volunteer efforts with Centro Hispanic, where she facilitated a bilingual parent‑teacher conference and supported major cultural events, as well as through service at community festivals, animal welfare initiatives and campus beautification projects at a low‑income elementary school. As morale committee president, she revitalized unit culture by dedicating more than 100 volunteer hours to organizing inclusive cultural and recreational events, securing $50,000 in morale funding and coordinating two large-scale family events cited as the most impactful morale initiatives in her unit’s history.
In her professional role, Technical Sergeant Reyes strengthened readiness and education outcomes by leading more than 500 hours of classroom instruction, mentoring Airmen across multiple major commands and supporting international partnerships. She also contributed to curriculum updates, launched the first Airman’s Attic to provide essential uniform items to students and staff and coordinated benefits briefings for incoming service members. Her leadership, innovation and service reflect an enduring commitment to developing people and supporting communities.
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