The Department of the Army has selected the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command's Lt. Col. Max Teehee as the Society of American Indian Government Employees Award winner.

Teehee currently serves as the deputy director Force Health Protection Investigation- New Drug Branch for MRMC.

Each year, the Army recognizes worthy military and civilian candidates for this prestigious award.

The DA SAIGE Meritorious Service Award ceremony is tentatively scheduled for presentation during the 7^th Annual Training Conference at the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino, Uncasville, Conn., June 14-18.