The Honorable Dr. Mark T. Esper presents the 2017 distinguished level Presidential Rank Award to Mr. Kirby R. Brown, deputy to the commanding general of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, while the TRADOC Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Theodore D. Martin looks on during a formal recognition ceremony on 25 June in Washington D.C. The award, signed by the President, is the highest award that career Senior Executive Service members can receive. No more than 1 percent of the Career SES civilians can receive this award.