USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year: Far East District's Supnet earns back-to-back recognition

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Lt. Col. Jason A. Supnet, military deputy chief of contracting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (U… CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Lt. Col. Jason A. Supnet, military deputy chief of contracting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), was named the 2026 USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year, earning the recognition for the second consecutive year. As part of the USACE Excellence in Contracting Awards Program, the honor recognizes outstanding leadership, contracting expertise and professional development. This year, Supnet was selected amongst 99 nominations across individual, team and district categories. With over two decades of military service, Supnet has built a career spanning in combat arms, contracting and contingency operations.

At FED, his expertise has supported critical infrastructure projects, from the Space Force Operations Complex and the Hardened Aircraft Shelter at Osan Air Base to the Millet Gate Access Control Point redesign at Camp Humphreys, all contributing to military readiness across the Korean Peninsula. Beyond supporting these projects, Supnet has played a key role in the district's efforts to explore innovative contracting approaches and strengthen collaboration with industry partners. His most recent accomplishment was leading the planning and execution of the district's first-ever Reverse Industry Day, held Oct. 6, 2026 in Suwon,