Congradulations are in order

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Maj. Jose Cabrera, 23rd Wing field grade officer annual award nominee, receives a medallion from Col. Gary Henderson, 23rd WG commander, during the medallion ceremony as part of the Annual Awards Banquet held at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center Jan. 29. There were several nominees in each category, but only one was chosen as the annual award winner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Raising the Saber

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Cadets from the Valdosta State University Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 conduct a saber detail as Col. Randall Richert, 820th Base Defense Group commander, and wife, Andrea, enter the Annual Awards Banquet at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center Jan. 29. Several group and squadron commanders came to support their Airmen during the awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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The medallions

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Medallions rest on a table as the commanders of the 23rd Wing and 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing present each award nominee with a medallion during the Annual Awards Banquet at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center Jan. 29. There were nearly 90 nominees for the 2010 annual awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Honor the fallen

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- A member of the Moody Air Force Base Honor Guard places a set of dog tags on the Fallen Warrior Memorial during the Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 29. Six sets of dog tags were placed on the memorial to honor the fallen warriors of the 23rd Wing and the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Several in attendance

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Military members, spouses and civic leaders watch as a member of the Moody Air Force Base Honor Guard places a flag on the Fallen Warrior Memorial during the Annual Awards Banquet Jan.29. Nearly 500 people attended the banquet to support the nominees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Toasting in honor

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Lt. Col. Andrew Reisenweber, 58th Rescue Squadron commander, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., raises a glass of water as a toast to fallen warriors during the Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 29. Colonel Reisenweber came to support his Airmen during the Annual Awards Banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Number eight speaks

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Sam Parish gives a speech during the Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 29 at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. As the guest speaker, Chief Parish spoke of the Enlisted corps as the backbone of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Posing for a photo

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Phillips, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing NCO nominee, poses with Col. John Horner, 93rd AGOW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Nick Vallely, 93rd AGOW command chief, after receiving the annual award for the 93rd AGOW NCO category Jan. 29. Sergeant Phillips beat out three other nominees to receive the award for being the highest performing NCO during 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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The winning side

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Del Philpot, 23rd Wing annual award nominee, stands in line with the rest of the evening’s winners at the Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 29. A standing ovation was given to the award winners at the end of the banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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Closing remarks

VALDOSTA, Ga.-- Col. Gary Henderson, 23rd Wing commander, gives closing remarks at the Annual Awards Banquet held at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center Jan. 29. Colonel Henderson thanked all the award nominees for their hard work during 2010 and congratulated the winners for their accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)(RELEASED)

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2010 Annual Awards recognize Moody's best

Published Jan. 31, 2011
By 23rd Wing Public Affairs

VALDOSTA, Ga. -- In a ceremony Jan. 29 at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center, annual award winners for the 23rd Wing and 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing were announced.

Congratulations to the 23rd Wing 2010 Annual Awards winners.

- Honor Guard Member of the Year
Staff Sgt. Garret Chambless, 23rd Maintenance Group

- Non-appropriated Funds Supervisor
Sandra Sadler, 23rd Mission Support Group

- NAF Pay Band
Del Philpot, 23rd Mission Support Group

- NAF Crafts and Trade
Patricia Bolin, 23rd Mission Support Group

- Civilian of the Year, Wage Grade
Todd Buckham, 23rd Mission Support Group

- Civilian of the Year, Professional and Analytical
Daniel Kinsey, 563rd Rescue Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz..

- Civilian of the Year, Technical, Clerical and Other
Denise Wickam, 23rd Wing staff

- Airman of the Year
Airman 1st Class Lee Benson, 23rd Mission Support Group

- NCO of the Year
Tech Sgt. Robert Clem, 23rd Mission Support Group

- Senior NCO of the Year
Master Sgt. Matilda Mahone, 23rd Medical Group

- First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Charlene Vance, 563rd Rescue Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.,

- Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Paul Whitsel, 23rd WG staff

- Field Grade Officer of the year
Maj. Martin Pantaze, 23rd Mission Support Group

Congratulations to the 93rd AGOW Annual Awards winners.

- Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Alexander Hardy, 18th Air Support Operations Group, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.

- NCO of the Year
Tech Sgt. Jeremy Phillips, 820th Base Defense Group

- Senior NCO of the Year
Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Petersen, 820th Base Defense Group

- First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. James Forcella, 18th Air Support Operations Group, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.

- Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Kevin O'Byrne, 820th Base Defense Group

- Field Grade Office of the Year
Maj. David Bergin, 3rd Air Support Operations Group, Fort Hood, TX

- Civilian of the Year, Professional and Analytical
Jeffrey Rudrude, 3rd Air Support Operations Group, Fort Hood, TX

- Civilian of the Year, Technical, Clerical and Other
Melanie Freeman, 820th Base Defense Group

Congradulations are in order

Raising the Saber

The medallions

Honor the fallen

Several in attendance

Toasting in honor

Number eight speaks

Posing for a photo

The winning side

Closing remarks