Fort Drum applauds civilian workforce at quarterly ceremony

Official Statements

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Fort Drum, N.Y. (Nov. 12, 2026) -- On most days, their work usually doesn’t draw wide attention - whether it is keeping critical systems online, maintaining a safe and secure community or ensuring Soldiers and their families have what they need to thrive in the North Country. However, the Fort Drum garrison workforce took center stage on Nov. 12 at the Civilian of the Quarter ceremony inside The Peak. The event recognized 19 nominees whose achievements directly strengthened the installation and 10th Mountain Division’s mission readiness.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Your service, your dedication, your excellence is vital to our readiness,” said Col. Jason Adler, Fort Drum garrison commander. “And it is my honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with all of you as we accomplish our mission together.” Adler presented certificates to the following awardees: General Schedule 1-8 Kevin Butcher, Directorate of Human Resources; Donna Hajdasz, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate; Karin Karlsen, Directorate of Human Resources; Brian Soules, Directorate of Emergency Services; and Danielle Strasser, U.S. Army Dental Activity.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Donna Hajdasz was named overall Civilian of the Quarter in the GS 1-8 category. As a legal assistant, Hajdasz sustained high-tempo legal operations supporting the 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum. She strengthened military justice by reviewing alcohol-related driving offenses, coordinating police reports, and drafting more than 40 administrative actions.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “General Schedule 9 and Above Clay Ashley, Directorate of Resource Management; Cody Bresette, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC); Betsy Bushnell, Directorate of Public Works; Travis Cudlin, 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade; Emily Gaffney, 2nd Mobile Brigade; Roger Graham, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security; Jessica Guyton, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Gilbert Mansil, Command Safety Office; Jaime Martinez, Guthrie Army Health Clinic; Paul Ramsey, Religious Support Office; and James Shinholt, Directorate of Human Resources.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Betsy Bushnell was named overall Civilian of the Quarter in the GS 9 and Above category. Bushnell, a construction control inspector, provided critical safety oversight for more than 400 DPW employees, conducting inspections, coordinating corrective actions, and improving safety awareness across the organization. Her efforts contributed to a 78 percent reduction in quarterly accidents. Supervisor Jeanne Mottis, Directorate of Emergency Services.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Jeanne Mottis was named overall Civilian of the Quarter in the Supervisor category. As the Crime Records Branch chief, she ensured uninterrupted operations during a period of reduced staffing and increased demand. Mottis led the processing of 907 cases, more than 600 DA Form 4833 actions, and over 2,500 traffic citations. Wage Grade Tanner Koberling, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security; and Eduardo Ramos Pons, Army Field Support Battalion.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Tanner Koberling was named overall Civilian of the Quarter in the Wage Grade category. An electronics worker, he supported active-duty and Army Reserve units with safe, realistic live-fire training through expert operation and maintenance of Fort Drum’s advanced target systems. Koberling developed tailored target scenarios, trained unit personnel, and ensured timely support for weapons qualification and gunnery requirements.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “As Fort Drum was recently named 2026 Best Garrison for U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Western Hemisphere, Adler led a round of applause for the workforce that helped make that possible. The award evaluated garrison performance across a dozen categories ranging from mission support and quality of life to real property management, safety, and communications.”

• Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs, November 12: “Frankly, it highlighted the breadth and depth of services that Soldiers and family members depend upon all of you to provide,” Adler said. “But they have a commonality, and that is all of our amazing (Department of the Army) civilians driving every day toward mission accomplishment.” Photos from the ceremony are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/drum10thmountain/albums/72177720336706541.”