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In Memoriam
This special section of Ground Warrior is to dedicated to remembering and honoring two leaders of the safety community, who we sadly lost this year. These individuals spent their entire lives ensuring the safety and welfare of those within the service.
Travis Prien
March 18, 1973 – Feb. 12, 2023
Travis Prien was the epitome of a lifesaver, having dedicated the majority of his life to the safety of people in and out of the service. He served as an emergency medical technician and firefighter for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for over 16 years, as well as a volunteer firefighter for the King George Fire and Rescue for over 31 years. Most recently, he served as the training branch manager for Marine Corps Base Quantico Safety Division, where he designed and built a one-of-a-kind confined space, lockout/ tagout and fall protection simulator for the installation. For his actions, he received the General James L. Jones Safety Award in 2021.
Michael Hancock
Nov. 22, 1965 - June 16, 2023
Mr. Hancock selflessly served his country for over 40 years, first as a Marine and then transitioning to serve as the director of safety for Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, which has the important responsibility of supporting operations of Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. Because of his actions in the name of safety, MCAF Quantico was recognized as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program Star Worksite in 2017 and awarded the Marine Corps Safety Award for Group III Installations in 2021. He was recognized as the 2015 MCB Quantico Junior Civilian of the Year.
