Picatinny Engineer Recognized for Service to Hispanic Community [Armed with Science

Mr. Samuel Perez is a Supervisory Branch Chief in the US Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. He is an experienced Army Leader who uses his leadership abilities and character beyond the laboratory to help the Hispanic community through his membership in the United Methodist Church.



Last month, I had the privilege and honor of receiving the LATINA Style Distinguished Service Award, given to Latino military members and civilians who support the Department of Defense mission in overseas contingency operations, while also demonstrating role model qualities and core values of their respective agencies and communities.



This award is the highest recognition I’ve received in my years working in the Army, and I hope that it will inspire others to volunteer in their communities. It is interesting to see how many people all over US Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) have congratulated me, but I accept their congratulations with humbleness. Also, the news has reached my hometown in Puerto Rico through the Spanish translation of the original article by a newly created online newspaper. You never how the things you do or accomplish in your life will impact others.