BELLEVUE, Neb. -- The 55th Wing held its annual awards ceremony on Feb. 8 at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., celebrating civilians and Airmen for exceptional performance and dedication to Team Offutt’s mission.
"The men and women of the 55th Wing—both in uniform and our dedicated DoD civilians—are the rock stars who keep this mission running at full throttle,” said Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander. “Like an '80s hair band at the top of the charts, they bring energy, passion, and an unstoppable drive to everything they do. Investing in extraordinary people is what makes this Wing mission-ready, and we recognized those who go above and beyond to ensure our success. Talons Out!"
The following award winners were recognized:
Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Jurney Selby
55th Medical Group
Non-commissioned Officer of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Michael Adkins
55th Operations Group
Senior Non-commissioned of the Year
Master Sgt. Jennie Shanker
55th Wing Staff Agency
Flight Commander of the Year
2nd Lt. Isabel Welch
55th Mission Support Group
Company Grade Officer of the Year
2nd Lt. Caitlin Camara
55th Medical Group
Field Grade Officer of the Year
Maj. Crista Farr
55th Operations Group
Volunteer of the Year
Ms. Elizabeth Dennis
55th Mission Support Group
55th Wing Olmstead-McKone Trophy
55th Security Forces Squadron
55th Mission Support Group
Civilian of the Year (Category I)
Mr. Angelo Mercaldi
55th Mission Support Group
Civilian of the Year (Category II)
Mr. Laurence Holter
55th Operations Group
Civilian of the Year (Category III)
Mr. John Schraft
55th Wing Staff Agency
Honor Guard Member of the Year
Senior Airman Adam Martin
557th Weather Wing
Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Altman
55th Mission Support Group
First Sergeant of the Year
Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Womack
55th Maintenance Group
Innovator of the Year
Capt. Amelia Zweiner-Bray
55th Electronic Combat Group
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