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188th names 2012 Airmen of the Year award winners

  • Published
  • By Maj. Heath Allen
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  The hefty burden of a wing's success will always depend on the quality and leadership of its Airmen. The 188th Fighter Wing recognized those hard-charging Airmen who have made some of the most notable contributions to the Flying Razorbacks' success in 2012. The 188th named its top Airmen of the year during a commander's call Dec. 1.

"Along with completing the mission, one of our top priorities as a wing is to recognize our Airmen for their hard work and the dedication they've shown to make the 188th one of the best units in the Air National Guard," said Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander. "We have an amazing group of Airmen who take pride in their jobs. We're very proud of all our Airman and this gives us a way to show them."

But for those Airmen to be honored for their accomplishments, award packages, which are often tedious to complete, must be submitted by supervisors and reviewed by the 188th Military Personnel Flight.

"These award packages don't just happen and they require a lot of work by the supervisors and MPF to put together," said Command Chief Master Sgt. Asa Carter. "Along with the award winners, I want to thank all the supervisors and shop chiefs for taking the time to submit these award packages and for recognizing their personnel for all the sacrifices they make and the successes they've achieved."

All wing award winners will advance to compete at the state level.

Taking home the unit's Outstanding Airman of the Year was Airman 1st Class Delmy C. Osorio. Senior Airman Justin H. Perryman and Airman 1st Class Jeremy L. James each received Outstanding Airman Service Awards. Airman 1st Class Andrew W. Sharp was awarded an Outstanding Airman Service Certificate.

Tech Sgt. Kevin C. Lewis of the 188th Comptroller Flight was named the 188th's Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Tech Sgt. Brandon W. Teel and Tech Sgt. Jonathan L. Berg each took home Outstanding NCO Service Awards and Tech Sgt. Briane L. McCaslin earned an Outstanding NCO Service Certificate.

Maj. Joe Harrison, 188th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, nabbed the Outstanding Officer of the Year. Capt. Josh Parnell and 1st Lt. Rick Carman garnered Outstanding Officer Service Award and 1st Lt Matthew Cooley snared an Outstanding Officer certificate.

Master Sgt. Minnie M. Gordon of the 188th Comptroller Flight was honored with the Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year trophy.

Master Sgt. Mark S. Allen of the 188th Maintenance Group was awarded the Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year accolade.

Staff Sgt. Caressa S. Soriano, 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was named the Outstanding Honor Guard Member of the Year.

2012 Outstanding Airmen
Outstanding Officer of the Year
Maj. Joe Harrison

Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year
Master Sgt. Minnie M. Gordon

Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Mark S. Allen

Outstanding NCO of the Year
Tech Sgt. Kevin C. Lewis

Outstanding Airman of the Year
Airman 1st Class Delmy C. Osorio

Outstanding Honor Guard Member of the Year
Staff Sgt. Caressa S. Soriano

Outstanding Service Awards
Capt. Josh Parnell
1st Lt. Rick Carman
Senior Airman Justin H. Perryman
Airman 1st Class Jeremy L. James
Tech Sgt. Brandon W. Teel
Tech Sgt. Jonathan L. Berg

Outstanding Service Certificates
1st Lt Matthew Cooley
Tech Sgt. Briane L. McCaslin
Airman 1st Class Andrew W. Sharp

188th names 2012 Airmen of the Year award winners

  • Published
  • By Maj. Heath Allen
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  The hefty burden of a wing's success will always depend on the quality and leadership of its Airmen. The 188th Fighter Wing recognized those hard-charging Airmen who have made some of the most notable contributions to the Flying Razorbacks' success in 2012. The 188th named its top Airmen of the year during a commander's call Dec. 1.

"Along with completing the mission, one of our top priorities as a wing is to recognize our Airmen for their hard work and the dedication they've shown to make the 188th one of the best units in the Air National Guard," said Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander. "We have an amazing group of Airmen who take pride in their jobs. We're very proud of all our Airman and this gives us a way to show them."

But for those Airmen to be honored for their accomplishments, award packages, which are often tedious to complete, must be submitted by supervisors and reviewed by the 188th Military Personnel Flight.

"These award packages don't just happen and they require a lot of work by the supervisors and MPF to put together," said Command Chief Master Sgt. Asa Carter. "Along with the award winners, I want to thank all the supervisors and shop chiefs for taking the time to submit these award packages and for recognizing their personnel for all the sacrifices they make and the successes they've achieved."

All wing award winners will advance to compete at the state level.

Taking home the unit's Outstanding Airman of the Year was Airman 1st Class Delmy C. Osorio. Senior Airman Justin H. Perryman and Airman 1st Class Jeremy L. James each received Outstanding Airman Service Awards. Airman 1st Class Andrew W. Sharp was awarded an Outstanding Airman Service Certificate.

Tech Sgt. Kevin C. Lewis of the 188th Comptroller Flight was named the 188th's Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Tech Sgt. Brandon W. Teel and Tech Sgt. Jonathan L. Berg each took home Outstanding NCO Service Awards and Tech Sgt. Briane L. McCaslin earned an Outstanding NCO Service Certificate.

Maj. Joe Harrison, 188th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, nabbed the Outstanding Officer of the Year. Capt. Josh Parnell and 1st Lt. Rick Carman garnered Outstanding Officer Service Award and 1st Lt Matthew Cooley snared an Outstanding Officer certificate.

Master Sgt. Minnie M. Gordon of the 188th Comptroller Flight was honored with the Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year trophy.

Master Sgt. Mark S. Allen of the 188th Maintenance Group was awarded the Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year accolade.

Staff Sgt. Caressa S. Soriano, 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was named the Outstanding Honor Guard Member of the Year.

2012 Outstanding Airmen
Outstanding Officer of the Year
Maj. Joe Harrison

Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year
Master Sgt. Minnie M. Gordon

Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Mark S. Allen

Outstanding NCO of the Year
Tech Sgt. Kevin C. Lewis

Outstanding Airman of the Year
Airman 1st Class Delmy C. Osorio

Outstanding Honor Guard Member of the Year
Staff Sgt. Caressa S. Soriano

Outstanding Service Awards
Capt. Josh Parnell
1st Lt. Rick Carman
Senior Airman Justin H. Perryman
Airman 1st Class Jeremy L. James
Tech Sgt. Brandon W. Teel
Tech Sgt. Jonathan L. Berg

Outstanding Service Certificates
1st Lt Matthew Cooley
Tech Sgt. Briane L. McCaslin
Airman 1st Class Andrew W. Sharp