He was just diagnosed with lung cancer. He was the sole reason why I joined the Army. He helped to pay my way through college, even though he could not afford to. The awards are allocated per company-grade officer density for each component and Major Army Command. Army National Guard and Reserve MacArthur Award winners are also chosen by boards.
Selection is based on the officer's overall leadership performance throughout the calendar year.
The Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel oversees the program and announces the winners in February. Winners also receive a congratulatory memorandum from the Army Chief of Staff for inclusion in their official military personnel files. Rufus Woods III, U.S. Army Reserve.