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49th Wing 2010 Annual Award winners

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Maj. Douglas Warren, 49th Maintenance Group, receives the Field Grade Officer of the Year award from Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, during the Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 11. Major Warren deployed 188 days to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he aggressively sourced $93 million in aircraft parts, which enabled the Afghan air force to operate independently. Additonally, he procured upgraded body armor, ensuring maximum protection and eliminating flight control function limitations. The nominees for FGO of the Year were Major Warren; Maj. Anita Chapel, 49th Medical Group; Maj. Patrick Holland, 49th Mission Support Group; and Maj. Matthew Dean, 49th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne and Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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49th Wing 2010 Annual Award winners

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- 1st Lt. Jennifer Lindberg, 49th Maintenance Group, receives the Company Grade Officer of the Year award from Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, during the Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 11. Lieutenant Lindberg led 200 Airmen across seven Air Force specialty codes and managed 28 F-22 aircraft valued at $4 billion. Additionally, she balanced a $266 million flying hour program while serving as the aircraft maintenance unit officer in charge. Furthermore, she led a 12-ship deployment to Red Flag - Nellis where she maintained a 91 percent mission capable rate enabling the best-to-date kill ratio of 44 to one. The nominees for CGO of the Year were Lieutenant Lindberg; Capt. Adrian Simental, 49th Materiel Maintenance Group; Capt. Dawn Rose, 49th Medical Group; Capt. Heidi Baker, 49th Mission Support Group; Capt. Dean Korsak, 49th Wing Staff; and Maj. Brandon Tellez, 49th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne and Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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49th Wing 2010 Annual Award winners

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Master Sgt. Kimberly Armijo, 49th Maintenance Group, receives the First Sergeant of the Year award from Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, during the Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 11. Sergeant Armijo protected the Air Force’s most valuable resources by skillfully diffusing five volatile domestic disputes. Additionally, she coordinated critical follow-up care and recovery of three distraught Airmen after attempts of suicide. Furthermore, she was awarded her bachelor’s degree and received the Distinguished Graduate Award upon graduation from the Senior NCO Academy. The nominees for First Sergeant of the Year were Sergeant Armijo; Master Sgt. Steven Reynolds, 49th Materiel Maintenance Group; Master Sgt. Melissa Tarango, 49th Medical Group; Master Sgt. Bryan Butler, 49th Mission Support Group; and Master Sgt. David Kalal, 49th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne and Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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49th Wing 2010 Annual Award winners

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Master Sgt. Jonothan Voigt, 49th Mission Support Group, receives the Senior NCO of the Year award from Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, during the Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 11. Sergeant Voigt served as fuels management flight chief, where he led 75 personnel and managed a 15 million gallon fuel account valued at more than $41 million. He championed his flight to success, where they were selected number one of 15 bases in Air Combat Command as the Drake American Petroleum Institute Award winners. These efforts culminated in his selection as the wing’s Senior NCO of the second quarter. The nominees for Senior NCO of the Year were Sergeant Voigt; Senior Master Sgt. James Cupp, 49th Materiel Maintenance Group; Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 49th Maintenance Group; Senior Master Sgt. William Cisna, 49th Medical Group; Master Sgt. Tammy Moore, 49th Wing Staff; and Master Sgt. Glenn Estrada, 49th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne and Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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49th Wing 2010 Annual Award winners

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman Hershell Smith, 49th Operations Group, receives the Airman of the Year award from Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, during the Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 11. Airman Smith labored 90 hours, supporting 15 combat sortie missions which provided real-time, full-motion video intelligence with zero coalition losses during overseas contingency operations. Additionally, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and was awarded the John Levitow Award upon graduation from Airman Leadership School. The nominees for Airman of the Year were Airman Smith; Airman 1st Class Justin Boyden, 49th Materiel Maintenance Group; Airman 1st Class Cameron James, 49th Maintenance Group; Senior Airman Lerma Orara, 49th Medical Group; Senior Airman Jeffrey Derrick, 49th Mission Support Group; and Senior Airman Vincent Bulatoa, 49th Wing Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne and Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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49th Wing 2010 Annual Award winners

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman E’lysia Hill, 49th Maintenance Group, receives the Honor Guard member of the Year award from Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, during the 49th Wing Annual Awards Ceremony, Feb. 11. Airman Hill devoted 320 hours and traveled more than 25,000 miles honoring 25 veterans. Additionally, she performed 55 flag ceremonies for funerals and retirements, earning her recognition as Honor Guardsmen of the third quarter. The nominees for Honor Guard Member of the Year were Airman Hill; Senior Airman Ernesto Faria, 49th Medical Group; Senior Airman Ethan Ellison, 49th Mission Support Group; and Senior Airman Trenise Eldridge, 49th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne and Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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POL Scorpions bring fuel to the fight

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Anthony Peters, 49th Fuels Management Flight, performs a refractometer check on JP-8 jet fuel at the Holloman Laboratory, Feb. 9, 2011. Sergeant Peters is checking the amount of fuel system icing inhibitor in JP-8 which determines the concentration of FSII to ensure effective protection against the detrimental effect of free water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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POL Scorpions bring fuel to the fight

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Anthony Peters, 49th Fuels Management Flight, samples JP-8 jet fuel at the Holloman Laboratory, Feb. 9, 2011. Sergeant Peters is testing a sample through the bottle method, which is used to ensure the fuel is clean and safe for use in high-performance aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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POL Scorpions bring fuel to the fight

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airman Guy Peterson, 49th Fuels Management Flight, visually inspects a sample of JP-8 jet fuel at the base's west hydrants facilities, Feb. 9, 2011. Airman Peterson is checking the color, water and sediment to ensure the fuel coming into the fuel pipe is visually clean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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White Sands Soldier identified as casualty

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. -- A White Sands Missile Range Soldier supporting Operation Enduring Freedom died Feb. 8. Spec. Nathan B. Carse, 32, of Harrod, Ohio, died in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 2nd Engineer Battalion, 176th Engineer Brigade. (Courtesy photo)
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General Hoffman's visit

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Lt. Col. Stephen Russell, 746th Test Squadron commander, discusses the squadron's key role in the Air Force Materiel Command's mission of testing and evaluating Department of Defense guidance, navigation and navigation warfare systems with Gen. Donald Hoffman, AFMC commander, during his visit here, Jan. 21, 2011. While at the 746th, the general got a closer look at a GPS jamming system and a highly-modified ground test vehicle among other test items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means / Released)
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General Hoffman's visit

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Material Command commander, prepares to taxi out in a QF-4 Phantom II during his visit here, Jan. 21, 2011. General Hoffman gained key insight into the QF-4 capabilities and limitations during his visit and will use the information to shape the next full-scale target which is in current development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means / Released)
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General Hoffman's visit

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Material Command commander, steps out for a flight on a QF-4 Phantom II along with Lt. Col. Brent Gillespie, Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron commander, during his visit here, Jan. 21, 2011. General Hoffman gained key insight into the QF-4 capabilities and limitations during his visit and will use the information to shape the next full-scale target which is in current development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means / Released)
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General Hoffman's visit

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Lt. Col. Brent Gillespie, Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron commander, goes over procedures for the QF-4 Phantom II ejection seat with Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Material Command commander, during his visit here, Jan. 21, 2011. General Hoffman gained key insight into the QF-4 capabilities and limitations during his visit and will use the information to shape the next full-scale target which is in current development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means / Released)
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Team Holloman is "ALL IN"

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Justin Robertson, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, guides a forklift carrying a pallet off a flat bed tow truck on the flight line Jan. 26, 2011. Sergeant Robertson and members of the 49th AMXS were simulating a deployment of the aircraft during a base exercise. Members of Team Holloman routinely participate in exercises such as this to practice their readiness to deploy at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne/Released)
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Team Holloman is "ALL IN"

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Romeo Casuga, 49th Maintenance Group, inspects unloaded palletized cargo as part of an exercise on the flight line Jan. 26, 2011. Members of Team Holloman routinely participate in exercises such as this to practice their readiness to deploy at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne/Released)
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Team Holloman is "ALL IN"

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airmen 1st Class Micha Dippel and Roman Manuel, both from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, sort through F-22 Raptor parts on the flight line Jan. 26, 2011. Members of the 49th AMXS were simulating a deployment of the aircraft during a base exercise. Members of Team Holloman routinely participate in exercises similar to this one to practice their readiness to deploy at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne/Released)
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Heart Link heartens team Holloman's heart

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Participants in Heart Link go over a questionnaire at the Airman and Family Readiness Center during an April 2010 program. Heart Link is a program that was created to give spouses an inside look at the military lifestyle. Organizations from the base and local community attend the program to meet with spouses and give them information about the base and what it has to offer. Holloman's Heart Link program is open to all spouses of military members stationed here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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Defenders, K-9 partners certified to search

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Zachary Burtt and Military Working Dog Luxi, 49th Security Forces Squadron, report to Lt. Col. Christopher DeGuelle, 49th SFS commander, before being evaluated at the Outdoor Recreation storage lot Jan. 18, 2011. Sergeant Burtt and Luxi are evaluated as a team to be certified which will establish authority to search and detect the different odors Luxi is trained to find. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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Defenders, K-9 partners certified to search

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman Megan Curtis, 49th Security Forces Squadron, rewards Military Working Dog Esta during training at the Outdoor Recreation storage lot Jan. 18, 2011. Esta is rewarded after detecting the odors she has been trained to find. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)
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