23d Wing announces 2015 Annual Award winners
By Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson, 23d Wing Public Affairs
/ Published February 05, 2016
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Nominees pose for a photo with Moody’s senior leaders during the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody recognized 11 winners, out of 64 nominees, for their exceptional achievements and service in 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
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Staff Sgt. Joseph Jaganathan, 23d Mission Support Group Airman Leadership School instructor, poses with his 2015 Parker and Dr. Lucy Greene Service Award with Moody’s senior leaders during the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen must exemplify the Air Force core values, be highly engaged within the local community and be actively pursuing a higher education to qualify for the award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
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The Moody Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the ceremony, Senior Airman Aaron Blaylock, 41st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, sang the national anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
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Flying tiger trophies rest on a display table during the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Nominees for the annual awards were the top performers of 2015 and demonstrated the drive to be the best of the 23d Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kunkel, 23d Wing commander, speaks during the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Kunkel praised the efforts of all nominees, congratulated each of them for a job well done and encouraged all Airmen to strive to wear a medallion every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
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The 2015 Annual Award winners pose for a photo with Moody’s senior leaders during a ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Annual awards are given to those that go above and beyond their duty title and strive for self-improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kunkel, 23d Wing commander, places a medallion around the neck of Maj. Thang Nguyen, 23d Mission Support Group operations flight commander, during a medallion ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The medallion ceremony was held before the start of the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony to individually recognize each nominee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --
The 23d Wing hosted the 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2016, here.
During the ceremony, 11 winners were recognized for their exceptional service in 2015.
Congratulations to the 23d Wing's 2015 Annual Awards nominees and winners! Here are the winners:
-Airman of the Year
Staff Sgt. Jamie Zimmer, 347th Rescue Group
-NCO of the Year
Technical Sgt. Marcus Banks, 23d Mission Support Group
-Senior NCO of the Year
Master Sgt. Steven Haro, 23d Fighter Group
-First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Ronald Smith Jr., 23d Maintenance Group
-Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Thomas Haney, 563d Rescue Group
-Field Grade Officer of the Year
Maj. Michael Ryan, 347th Rescue Group
-Civilian of the year, Category I
Mr. Kevin Berkel, 23d Medical Group
-Civilian of the Year, Category II
Mr. Jeffery Ley, 23d Mission Support Group
-Honor Guardsman of the Year
Senior Airman Amelia Ketterhagen, 23d Mission Support Group
-Spouse of the Year
Mrs. Jade Hines, 563d Rescue Group
-Parker and Dr. Lucy Greene Service Award
Staff Sgt. Joseph Jaganthan, 23d Mission Support Group