Taku Health Services Celebrated with Department of Defense Seven Seals Award  

On May 7, 2025, Goldbelt Taku Health Services P3 leadership team provided an overview of its Private Public Partnership (P3) program to CEO & President McHugh Pierre, Senior Executive President, Capitol Division Criag Douglas, and the Goldbelt Board of Directors. The presentation took place at the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve Headquarters, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. At the briefing, the Virginia State Chair of the Employee Support Guard and Reserve presented President Pierre with the Department of Defense 7 Seals Awards in recognition of Goldbelt’s outstanding support for Hire Veterans, the National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve service members. Currently, 43 of Taku’s 46 P3 contractor team are military veterans or actively serving in the National Guard or Reserve.

Private Public Partnership (P3) is a program that integrates public and private industry partnerships to recruit, train, educate, develop, and retain critical workplace skills. It is a bold and innovative program that has transformed how both the Army Reserve and corporate America attract, develop, and retain talent. The program has three lines of effort, all of which work toward maintaining the operational readiness of the U.S. Army Reserve. Through collaboration with organizations like Goldbelt, who offer job opportunities, the Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership Office is increasing its efforts to connect Soldiers with internships, employment, and educational opportunities.

P3 ensures Army Reserve Soldiers are succeeding in their civilian careers, which directly benefits the Army and the Nation by bringing substantial value and depth to the force. More than 87 % of the force integrates military service with civilian careers, providing the Army with professional skills, education, and expertise that was acquired in the private sector.  Through collaboration with organizations like Goldbelt, the Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership Office is increasing its efforts to connect soldiers with opportunities.

The 7 Seals Award is the most exclusive award given by Employee Support Guard and Reserve and is presented in recognition of significant individual or organizational achievement, initiative, or support that promotes and supports the ESGR’s mission.