Maj. Hung Nguyen, a U.S. Army Reserve officer with more than 26 years of service, will receive the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award on Jan. 27 at the Pentagon for exceptional leadership, performance and commitment to Army values. Beyond the uniform, Nguyen serves as the pharmacokinetics laboratory manager at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, where his work in precision medicine directly contributes to improving cancer treatment and saving lives. His career reflects a rare blend of tactical, technical and humanitarian leadership, shaped by experiences ranging from enlisted combat medic to engineer company commander and project manager in Syria. Grounded in a powerful family legacy of sacrifice and resilience, Nguyen exemplifies service driven by purpose, impact and an enduring dedication to duty, honor and country.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Published: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:18:31 -0500