{"id":172214,"date":"2024-05-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=172214"},"modified":"2024-05-09T21:36:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T21:36:48","slug":"2023-nuclear-deterrence-operations-missile-operations-awards-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=172214","title":{"rendered":"2023 Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Missile Operations awards announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"article-detail-dateline\">ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) &#8212; \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Department of the Air Force officials announced the 2023 winners of the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Awards and the Nuclear and Missile Operations functional awards.<\/p>\n<p>These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen, Guardians, and civilians contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to recognize and highlight the amazing achievements of Department of the Air Force personnel across the nuclear enterprise.\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.af.mil\/About-Us\/Biographies\/Display\/Article\/1430080\/andrew-j-gebara\/\"><strong>Lt. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara<\/strong><\/a>, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration deputy chief of staff. \u201cThis year we introduced the Personnel Reliability and Assurance Program Manager of the Year award and expanded eligibility to our Total Force partners. Congratulations to the award earners and to all the Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and teams that were nominated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These outstanding nuclear professionals were selected from a diverse field within the Department of the Air Force\u2019s major commands, unified combatant commands, and other agencies including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.<\/p>\n<p><u>2023 Nuclear and Missile Operations Awards <\/u><br \/>13N Cadet of the Year:\u00a0 Cadet Chase B. Adcock<br \/>13N Operator of the Year: 1st Lt. Misty J. Rolling<br \/>13N Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Joshua R. Baumer<br \/>13N Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Charles G. Stanley<\/p>\n<p><u>General Thomas S. Power Award &#8211; Best ICBM Crew of the Year:<\/u><br \/>1st Lt. Alexander D. Tarbet<br \/>1st Lt. Patrick J. Finan Jr.<\/p>\n<p><u>2023 Nuclear Deterrence Operations (NDO) Awards<\/u><br \/>NDO Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Shea M. Stambaugh<br \/>NDO Noncommissioned Officer of the Year:\u00a0 Tech. Sgt. Nikolas R. Hugnou<br \/>NDO Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Bradley M. Lewis<br \/>NDO Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Alyse M. Parker<br \/>NDO Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Marques L. Reyes<br \/>NDO Reserve Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Samuel K. Cueva<br \/>NDO Reserve Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Allison K. Riffle<br \/>NDO Reserve Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Magali M. Hahn<br \/>NDO Guardsman Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Melinda R. Metten<br \/>NDO Guardsman Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Andrew M. Duplessis<br \/>NDO Category I Civilian of the Year: Robert I. Izzett<br \/>NDO Category II Civilian of the Year: Patrick J. Matak<br \/>NDO Category III Civilian of the Year: Eric W. Meiers<\/p>\n<p><u>Personnel Reliability and Assurance Program Manager of the Year <\/u><br \/>Master Sgt. Denise C. Mattingly<\/p>\n<p><u>Professional Team, Level 1: 704th Munitions Support Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa<\/u><br \/>Maj. Charles J. Howell<br \/>Capt. Jeffery K. Linnear\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Capt. Jacqueline E. Nazario<br \/>Capt. Adam T. Sacchetti\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Capt. Xavier Santana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>1st Lt. Nicole E. Agob<br \/>Senior Master Sgt. Ronald J. Weaver<br \/>Master Sgt. Jennifer A. Bretschneider\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Master Sgt. Anthony G. Davis<br \/>Master Sgt. Lorri L. Farley \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Master Sgt. Dominique D. Magee\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Master Sgt. Anthony C. Mitchamore<br \/>Master Sgt. Charles M. Power \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Master Sgt. Josiah R. Seale\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Master Sgt. Jacob M. Stubblefield<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Alfred Leonard B. Carig\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Samantha J. Church\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Daniel G. Dillon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Cole N. Farley\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Chauncey L. Oliver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Zechariah J. Parker<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Alfred Ramirez, Jr.<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Way\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Dustin J. Weygandt<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Cryston M. Williams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Robert L. Yeakley, Jr.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Staff Sgt. Samantha L. Ion<br \/>Staff Sgt. Rachel D. Richter\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Senior Airman Andrews De Leon Vera<br \/>Senior Airman Phillip R. Neal, II<\/p>\n<p><u>Professional Team, Level 2:\u00a0 Nuclear Maintenance and Sustainment Branch, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa<\/u><br \/>Maj. Aaron J. Taylor<br \/>Maj. Marisol Vierra<br \/>Chief Master Sgt. Andrew J. Rapsavage<br \/>Chief Master Sgt. Brian M. Ross<br \/>Master Sgt. Jason W. Halsey\u00a0<br \/>Master Sgt. William J. Healy<br \/>Master Sgt. Bradley M. Lewis<br \/>Master Sgt. John M. Rasband<br \/>Master Sgt. Jacob A. Thompson<br \/>Tech. Sgt. John R. Allen<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Daniel J. Bush<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Gilsbach<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Matthias P. Houldieson<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Jordan N. Howett<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Nicolas R. Manna<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Scott R. Mihalic<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Evan R. Nota<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Yesenia S. Paredes<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Michael A. Rozsa<\/p>\n<p><u>Professional Team, Level 3:\u00a0 Personnel Reliability Program AQ Cell, Air Force Personnel Center<\/u><br \/>Lt. Col. Christopher R. David<br \/>Maj. Adam L. Bair<br \/>Maj. Christy Lynne M. McGinnis<br \/>Maj. James N. Moore<br \/>Maj. Victor Rodriguez<br \/>Senior Master Sgt. Lindsey A. Jaxel<br \/>Master Sgt. Denise C. Mattingly<br \/>Master Sgt. Aubrey M. Rozelle<br \/>Tech. Sgt. Ursula L. Thomas<br \/>Staff Sgt. Alex J. Bello<br \/>Staff Sgt. Aireana A. Carter<br \/>Staff Sgt. Benjamin R. Fly<br \/>Staff Sgt.\u00a0 Victor Ortiz Ortiz<br \/>Senior Airman Eric C. Watts<br \/>Bonnie J. Cunning<br \/>Sara K. Daniel<br \/>Brian J. Lancaster<br \/>Patricia M. Lucas<br \/>Patrick J. Matak<br \/>Rene M. McQueen<br \/>Desiree C. Melcher<br \/>Brant D. Nickell<br \/>Karen C. Nzerem<br \/>Mary A. Webb<\/p>\n<p>Since 2014, the Nuclear Operations Awards Program has been administered and overseen by Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-split ntext breakout \">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<section class=\"ast-brandedhr\">\n<div class=\"ast-brandedhr-line\">\n<p>                <title>U.S. Air Force Logo<\/title><\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) &#8212; \u00a0 Department of the Air Force officials announced the 2023 winners of the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Awards and the Nuclear and Missile Operations functional awards. These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen, Guardians, and civilians contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field. \u201cWe are proud to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-172214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=172214"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":172216,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172214\/revisions\/172216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=172214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=172214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=172214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}