The Greer Foundation presents this special award to individuals who exemplify the characteristics of Chief Carlson – fearlessness, mental and physical toughness, and dedication to his mates.
Chief was killed in action while hunting terrorists in Khan Pass inside the rugged mountains of Afghanistan on October 25, 2003 while serving as a member of a joint Central Intelligence Agency/Special Operations clandestine operations team.
Before joining the ranks of the CIA, Chief served the nation for more than 20 years in the United States Army. His impeccable service as an Airborne Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force operator marked Chief as a genuine irreplaceable warrior.
Chief’s real name was Isinamakan (Ee-seen-ah-MAH-kan): it means Takes Rifle Ahead. A descendent of the nomadic Blackfeet Indians, fierce warriors and masters at hunting the enormous buffalo, Chief’s skill and courage as a modern day warrior mirrors that of his proud ancestors. Chief was a living legacy in the special operations community and is survived by a loving wife and two sons.
In 2005, Command Sergeant Major Steve Greer established this award to honor Chief's sacrifice and lifelong service. He had the distinct honor of serving with Chief in peace and war. This award is presented year round.
Past Recipients
Cadet Taylor Smith, Huntsville, AL
Cadet Jordy Helms, Eastman, GA
Cadet Cierra Brown, Eastman, GA
Cadet Julianne Wroble, Roswell, GA
Cadet Terezla Montgomery, Zachary, AL
Cadet Shanice Gatling, Bamberg, SC
Cadet Charles Watson, Bamberg, SC
Cadet Demonte Pontoon, Wagener, SC
Cadet Andrew Schumpert, Wagener, SC
Cadet Tevan Tyler, Wagener, SC
Cadet Thomas Perry, Cordele, GA
Cadet Kevin Jackson, Sylvester, GA
Cadet Randall Ledoux, Whitefield, NH
Cadet Mathew Huber, Rocky Point, NC
BJ & Linda Walker, Sewickley, PA
Cadet Mindy Kirkland, Eastman, GA
Cadet Tanner Brown, Eastman, GA
Cadet Michael Starre, Mocksville, NC
Cadet Aladine Elsamadicy, Hunstville, AL
Cadet Traci Flynt, Eastman, GA
Cadet Jerry Welch, Eastman, GA
Joy Quinnones, Eastman, GA
Jeremy Feldbush, Sewickley, PA
Scott West, Fort Stewart, GA
Cadet Craig Swanson, Eastman, GA
Cadet Joshua Ellis, Crawford County, GA
Cadet Dylan David, Zachary, AL
Cadet Tralisha Corbitt, Bamberg, SC
Cadet Shayla Ferguson, Bamberg, SC
Cadet Monica Logue, Indianapolis, IN
Cadet Tyler Driscoll, Whitefield, NH
Cadet Tara Wilcox, Evans, GA
Cadet Matthew Rivera, Lakeland, FL
Cadet Montravias King, Snow Hill, NC
Cadet Daniel Carta, Beulaville, NC
Cadet Donnie Johnson, Rocky Point, NC
Cadet Braxton Baughman, Wagener, SC
Cadet Marquisha Johnson, Eastman, GA
Cadet Nevelle Simmons, Eastman, GA
Cadet WIll Parker, Millidgeville, GA
Cadet Rick Griffin, Millidgeville, GA
Cadet Larry Curry, Williamsburg, KY
Cadet Schyler Miller, Huntsville, AL
Cadet Chantal Carter, Zachary, AL
Cadet Esais Hobbs , Hephzibah, GA
Cadet Taylor Cooney, Whitefield, NH
Cadet Ashley Brinkley, Bamberg, SC
Cadet Deanna Gatling , Bamberg, SC
Cadet Jonathan Recore, Snow Hill, NC
Cadet Gizelle Geronimo, Waimea, HI
Cadet Justin Harris, Snow Hill, NC
Cadet Sharena Wrease, Eastman, GA
This page was last updated: January 12, 2010
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"Unlike most mortals, Chief joined the CIA and returned to the same unforgiving mountains of Afghanistan to hunt Al Qaeda"
Steven Greer, US Capital, Washington, DC
Actual Medal is suspended by a red and black ribbon.
