Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized DCS as a 2025 Gold Award recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion.

“The only federal award that honors employers for outstanding veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention”

Defense Consulting Services, LLC (DCS) was deeply honored to be represented as aPlatinum Elite Donor for the Knife 13 Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Luke AirForce Base, Arizona.

The event was a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds ofservice. It was somber – yet deeply beautiful.

This memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhoodof those lost – and to the enduring spirit of all who serve.

We extend our sincere gratitude to CMSgt (ret) Jerry Nelson and the VietnamSecurity Police Association (VSPA) for their dedication and vision in bringing thismemorial to life.

DCS stands proud to support those who serve, remember those who gave all, andhonor the legacy that unites us.

Defense Consulting Services, LLC had the privilege to attend and sponsor the banquet for the 39^th National Meeting of the Air Force Security Forces Association(AFSFA)

Established by President and Chief Executive Officer Frank M. Crowder, Jr.
On 14 December 2024 has on this day awarded the

Defense Consulting Services, LLC

Distinguished Service Medal

To

Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Jerry Nelson

For a lifetime of distinguished service to the United States of America, the United States Air Force, the Vietnam Security Police Association, the Safeside Assocation, the Air Force Security Forces Association and the Security Forces Museum Foundation.

Given in the city of San Antonio, TX
On this 14th day of December 2024

Frank M. Crowder, Jr.
President and CEO, DCS

DCS proudly continues its cherished tradition of providing Christmas care packages to our brave military men and women deployed around the world. During this special season, we come together to support our troops through the Care Package Drive, sending a thoughtful assortment of snacks, toiletries, books, magazines, and other essential items. In this noble effort, DCS collaborates with the dedicated members of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), who generously contribute their time and energy to help make this initiative a resounding success.

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized DCS as a 2024 Gold Award recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion.

“The only federal award that honors employers for outstanding veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention”

James Ed Harris, a 78 year old Army veteran and lifelong resident of Grenada, Mississippi, was honored during a Veterans Day celebration recognizing both his military service and his role in the Civil Rights Movement. As a young man, he risked his life registering Black voters, was beaten and imprisoned, and later enlisted in the Army, where he earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his valor in Vietnam. Decades after returning home without proper recognition, community leaders and family members formally presented his medals and proclaimed November 11, 2023, as Mr. James Harris Day. The emotional ceremony celebrated not only his courage in combat, but his lifelong commitment to faith, family, and service to his community.