The Distinguished Members of the Regiment (DMR) recognition is one of the highest honors bestowed upon individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their regiment, embodying excellence, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to service. This prestigious title celebrates those who have upheld the traditions and values of their regiment through exceptional dedication and achievements, both in uniform and beyond.

The DMR page serves as a living tribute, listing the esteemed recipients who have left an indelible mark on their profession and inspired generations to follow. It is a testament to their legacy, preserving their stories and contributions as a source of pride and motivation for the entire community.

MG (Ret) LaWarren V. Patterson
BG (Ret) Charles R. Parker
COL (Ret) Micheal A. Brown 
COL (Ret) Brian P. Moore
LTC Theodor Seuss Geisel (Posthumously)
MAJ Herman V. Wall (Posthumously)
CW5 (Ret) Curtis McDonald 
CSM (Ret) Stanley M. Davis
CSM (Ret) Edward Jones
CSM (Ret) Sheldon L. Moorer
CSM (Ret) Thao Kamakahi-Watson
SGM (Ret) Robert Trawick, Jr.

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2023

LTG (Ret) Bruce T. Crawford
MG (Ret) John W. Baker
MG (Ret) Thomas A. Pugh
MG (Ret) George O. Squire (Posthumous)
Mr. Ronald W. Pontius - SES (R)
COL (Ret) Archie B. Taylor
CW5 (Ret) Tammy Surratt
CSM (Ret) Earl B. Allen
CSM (Ret) Stephfon Watson
SGM (Ret) Lenard D. Manion
Mr. Eric S. Albert
Mr. Kim A. Colton

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2022

MG (Ret) Garrett S. Yee
CW5 (Ret) William E. Winkler 
CSM (Ret) Willie C. Clemmons
CSM (Ret) Tyrone Johnson 
CSM (Ret) Kenneth O. Williams 
Mr. Philip F. Sines
Mr. Dwayne T. Williams

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2021

MG (Ret) Lawrence Brock
MG (Ret) Jennifer Napper
COL (Ret) Joseph Bitto
COL (Ret) Patrick Dedham
COL (Ret) Richard Findlay
COL (Ret) Charles Gabrielson
CW5 (Ret) Todd Doherty
CW5 (Ret) James Ebeler
CSM (Ret) Travis Cherry
SPC Hilda Clayton (Posthumous)
Mr. William (Billy) Cheney

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2020

LTG (Ret) Steven W. Boutelle
LTG (Ret) Robert S. Ferrell
COL (Ret) Brenda F. Crutchfield
COL (Ret) Stanley L. Evans
CW5 (Ret) Edward E. Johnson 
Ms. Inez Crittendon (Posthumous)

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2019

MAJ Michael Donahue (Posthumous)
CSM (Ret) Ronald Pfliger
CSM (Ret) Kristine Purnell
CSM (Ret) Gerald Tyce
SGM (Ret) Arthur Coley

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2018

LTG (Ret) Alan Lynn
BG (Ret) Jeffrey Smith
COL (Ret) Roy Bishop
COL (Ret) Thomas Taylor
CSM (Ret) Darris Curry
CSM (Ret) Gerald Williams

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2017

MG (Ret) Brian Donahue
BG (Ret) William Mitchell (Posthumous)
COL (Ret) John Hildebrand
COL (Ret) Jon Wilcox
LTC (Ret) Francis Mayer
MAJ (Ret) Marcus Sachs
CW5 (Ret) Todd Boudreau
CSM (Ret) Patrick Brooks

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2016

LTG (Ret) Mark Bowman
LTG (Ret) Carroll Pollett
SES (Ret) Michael Krieger
COL (Ret) William Bell
COL (Ret) Reginald C. Grier 
COL (Ret) Mary Hammond
COL (Ret) William Lane 
CW5 (Ret) Ricardo Pina
CSM (Ret) Donald Manley
Mr. Edwin Armstrong (Posthumous)
Mr. Frank Capra (Posthumous)

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2015

MAJ Edward J. Murphy 
Ms. Grace Derby Banker
Mr. David Kintner

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2014

MG (Ret) Joseph Mauborgne 
BG (Ret) Velma Richardson 
COL (Ret) Joseph 'Jake' Simmons 
CW5 (Ret) Leslie Cornwall 
CSM (Ret) Vernon Praymous 

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2013

GEN Dennis Via
LTG (Ret) Susan Lawrence
LTG (Ret) Reuben Abramovitz
MG (Ret) John Scott
CW5 (Ret) Wayne Jensen
CSM (Ret) Thomas Clark

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2012

No DMR Selections

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2011

LTG (Ret) William Campbell

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2010

MG Donna Dacier
COL (Ret) Pete Farrell
COL (Ret) Craig Zimmerman
CW5 (Ret) Andy Barr
CSM (Ret) Ray Lane
CSM (Ret) Michael Terry
Ms. Wanda Butler
Mr Martin Zimmerman

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2009

LTC (Ret) Edward Carnes
MG (Ret) Gerd Grombacher
MG (Ret) Robert L. Nabors
MG (Ret) Thomas A. Wessels
CW5 (Ret) Bernard Milloy
CW4 (Ret) Jack C. Wilson
CSM (Ret) McKinley Curtis, III

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2008

LTG (Ret) Michael W. Ackerman
LTG (Ret) Vaughn O. Lang
MG (Ret) Alan B. Salisbury
BG Albert J. Myer (Posthumous)
CW5 (Ret) Robert Pace
CSM (Ret) Charles J. Johnson
Mr. John R. Turns

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2007

LTG (Ret) David J. Kelley
MG (Ret) Gerard P. Brohm
CW4 (Ret) Curley A. Avant
Ms. Elizabeth J. Patten

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2006

LTG (Ret) Peter M. Cuviello
MG (Ret) Eugene C. Renzi
MAJ (Ret) Bobby Dunn
CW5 (Ret) Bruce Gardner
CSM (Ret) Larry Paylor

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2005

No DMR Selections

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2004

MG (Ret) John E. Hoover
COL (Ret) Jerry Van Patten
CW5 (Ret) Jack Hrubik
CSM (Ret) Ernest Chaney

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2003

MG (Ret) Charles G. Sutten Jr. 
CW4 (Ret) James P. Eury
CSM (Ret) Kermit D. Short
Mr. David Borland

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2002

LTG (Ret) Otto J. Guenther
MG (Ret) David R. Gust
COL (Ret) Robert L. Forrester

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2001

Mr. Victor J. Ferlise
Dr. Michael L. Gentry
COL (Ret) Robert S. Snead
LTG (Ret) Douglas D. Buchholz

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2000

LTG (Ret) Robert E. Gray

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1999

LTG (Ret) Thomas M. N. Rlenzi
COL (Ret) C. Lee Vannes
CSM (Ret) Samuel M. Smith
SGM (Ret) Clyde E. Hyde Jr.
Mr. John T. Holleran

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1998

LTG (Ret) William J. Hilsman
MG Adolphus W. Greely (Medal of Honor recipient)
COL (Ret) Gordon Johnston (Medal of Honor recipient)
COL (Ret) Scott Long
COL (Ret) Lamar H. Murphy Jr.
CW4 (Ret) Wlllle J. Battle
SGT will Croft Barnes (Medal of Honor recipient)
Dr. Paul J. Scheips

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1997

LTG (Ret) Charles R. Myer
MG (Ret) Charles E. Kilbourne Jr. (Medal of Honor recipient)
Sen. Joseph Maxwell Cleland
COL (Ret) Earl J. Holliman
CW4 (Ret) Paul A. Zeisman
CSM (Ret) Timothy M. McCarthy
PVT Morgan D. Lane (Medal of Honor recipient)

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1996

No DMR Selections

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1995

LTG (Ret) Bruce R. Harris
CW4 (Ret) Joseph L. Durbin Jr.

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1994

LTG (Ret) Peter A. Kind
LTG (Ret) Alfred J. Mallette
LTG (Ret) Alonzo E. Short Jr.
COL (Ret) Tommy T. Osborne
CSM (ret.) James K. Hussey Jr.
Dr. Robert H. Rines

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1993

LTG (Ret) Robert J. Donahue

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1992

LTG (Ret) John T. Myers
LTG (Ret) Billy M. Thomas
COL (Ret) Robert M. Reich
Mr. Billy R. Boyd

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1991

LTG (Ret) Thurman D. Rodgers
Mr. Vincent A. Abbatiello

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1990

LTG (Ret) Clarence E. McKnight
LTG (Ret) Emmett Paige Jr.
MG (Ret) Leo M. Childs
MG (Ret) David E. White
COL (Ret) Everett O. Greenwood
COL (Ret) Eddie D. Wheelock
CSM (Ret) Randal R. Helton
CSM (Ret) Cecil B. Miles
CSM (Ret) Aurellous A. Winter

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1989

CW4 (Ret) James L. Donaldson

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1988

No DMR Selections

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1987

No DMR Selections

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1986

COL (Ret) David S. Kyle