OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The 55th Maintenance Group and the 595th Command and Control Group held their 2018 Maintenance Professionals of the Year ceremonies Nov. 9 and 16, respectively at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
The event recognizes the achievements of top performers from the maintenance career field who support and enable the mission.
“The MPOY is a special time for us to recognize our [maintenance] professionals who have made sustained exceptional positive contributions during the year,” said Col. Michael T. Hammond, 55th MXG commander. “It is solely based on direct efforts in support of our flying hour program, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Electronic Combat Group mission sets and our collective readiness.”
In the 595th C2G, each flight nominates Airmen to include its geographically separated members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. All winners from the 595th C2G move on to compete within 8th Air Force.
As for the 55th MXG, only winners of the Leo Marquez award, Thomas Barnes crew chief of the year award, General Lew Allen Jr. and Maintenance Management award move on to the numbered Air Force and MAJCOM.
“I am extremely proud of each and every award winner and the teams that they represent,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leonard Acosta, 595th C2G chief enlisted manager. “They have overcome some significant challenges and persevered a severe manpower shortage with flying colors.”
The groups welcomed the family, friends and civilian counterparts to the celebratory ceremonies.
“Their accomplishments are impressive and worthy our recognition,” Hammond added.
The of 55th MXG Maintenance Professionals of the Year winners are as follows:
· The 55th Wing Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Field Grade Manager of the Year: Maj. Julian Thomas, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Company Grade Manager of the Year: Capt. Samory Abdul-Raheem, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Civilian Manager of the Year: Dario Dryden, 55th Electronic Combat Group.
· The 55th Wing Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Technician of the Year: Senior Airman Christopher Erdman, 55th Electronic Combat Group.
· The 55th Wing Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Technician-Supervisor of the Year: Staff Sgt. Samuel Hutchison, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor-Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. Jamie Brisley, 55th Operations Group.
· The 2018 55th Wing Maintenance Training Flight Instructor of the Year: Staff Sgt. Riley Neads, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 2018 55th Wing Maintenance Training Flight Unit Training Manager of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Timothy Laing, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 2018 55th Wing Maintenance Training Manager, Section Chief of the Year: Master Sgt. Jody Bowles, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Maintenance Management System Airman Analyst of the Year: Airman 1st Class Conner Hare, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Maintenance Management System Airman Scheduler of the Year: Airman 1st Class Zury Aguirre, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Maintenance Management System Non-Commisioned Officer Analyst of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Abbe Richardson, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Maintenance Management System Non-Commisioned Officer Scheduler of the Year: Staff Sgt. Marquez Bowden, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Maintenance Management System Senior Non-Commisioned Officer Scheduler of the Year ; Master Sgt. Sidreakus Lindsey, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Company Grade Officer Maintenance Support Professional of the Year; 1st Lt. Emily Stith, 55th Maintenance Group.
· The 55th Wing Airman Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Daniel Hatfield, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: Staff Sgt. Ami Gallagher, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: Master Sgt. Joey Villagomez, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Company Grade Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year: 1st Lt. Jaimie Leatherman, 55th Electronic Combat Group.
· The 55th Wing Airman Maintenance Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Parish Jones, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frost, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year: Master Sgt. Lucas Hartsuff, 55th Operations Group.
· The 55th Wing Officer General Lew Allen Jr.: Maj. Benjamin Prill, 55th Electronic Combat Group.
· The 55th Wing Senior Non-Commisioned Officer General Lew Allen Jr ;Master Sgt. Mark Cabeen, 55th Electronic Combat Group
· This year’s Flightline Specialist of the Year: Staff Sgt. Tyler Rapovy, 55th Electronic Combat Group
· The 55th Wing Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Thomas Barnes Crew Chief of the Year award: Staff Sgt. Zachary Thompson, 55th Electronic Combat Group
The 595th C2G Maintenance Professionals of the Year are as follows:
· The 595th C2G Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Supervisor Manager of the Year:Master Sgt. Jared Sundell, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
· The 595th C2C Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Manager Munititons/Missile Maintenace of the Year: Master Sgt. Brad Tavares, 625 Strategic Operations Squadron
· The 595th Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Technician of the Year: Tech. Sgt. John Lacy, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Aircraft Maintenance Technician of the Year: Senior Airman Joshua Vannoy, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Maintenance Training Flight Instructor of the Year: Staff Sgt. Richard Porro, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Maintenance Training Flight Unit Training Manager of the Year: Staff Sgt. Arlynn Green, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Maintenance Management System Professional Airmen of the Year: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Conquest, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Maintenance Management System Professional Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Thomas Spencer, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The Col Edward D. Payne Missile Maintainer Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. Alexander Hutchings, 625 Strategic Operations Squadron
- The 595th C2G Airman Aircraft Avionics Technician of the Year: Senior Airman Lindsey Van Dyke, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Non-Commissioned Officer Aircraft Avionics Technicians of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Hearld Lloyd, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Aircraft Avionics Technicians of the Year: Master Sgt. Kenneth Parker, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Airman Aircraft Mechanic: Senior Airman Brody Downs, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Non-Commissioned Officer Aircraft Mechanic of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Timothy Johnston, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Aircraft Mechanic of the Year: Master Sgt. Robert Howie, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Airman Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Alex McFeters, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: Tech. Sgt. James Clingan, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: Master Sgt. Brandon Clark, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Company Grade Officer Maintenance Support Professional of the Year: 2nd Lt. Jack Beer, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Airman Maintenance Professional of the Year: Senior Airman James Eaves, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year: Staff Sgt. Tanner Rich, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Maintenance of the Year: Master Sgt. Cory Brooking, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- The 595th C2G Company Grade Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year: Capt. Joshua Bedel, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Thomas Barnes Crew Chief of the Year: Staff Sgt. Joshua Stidham, 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron