Maj. James. C. Maker, the chief of the 1st Medical Brigade current operations cell poses for a photo holding the Capt. John R. Teal Leadership Award on Dec. 13, 2013, at the 1st Med. Bde. headquarters building at Fort Hood, Texas. His wife Alison and his children Gavin and Riley surround Maker, each holding up a coin Maker received in addition to the award during the presentation. Maker has served at Fort Hood since July of 2011. His former boss and mentor recommended him for this Army-level award.