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Brian J. Chan has been specifically identified for early promotion to senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. The airman was awarded the new rank ahead of other Air Force members by a “Below-The-Zone” promotion board, which considered the airman’s time in grade, time in service, job performance, military knowledge, bearing, exceptional qualifications, self-improvement efforts, and best overall record. The Below-the-Zone program provides an opportunity for exceptionally well-qualified airman first class to a one-time consideration for promotion to senior airman six months prior to the fixed fully-qualified phase point. To be selected and considered for the promotion, the airman must meet specific requirements outlined in Air Force regulations and must be recommended by the commander. Chan, a communication and navigation specialist with two years of military service, is assigned to the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Neb. He is the son of Louis Chan of Louise Ave., Arcadia, Calif.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Shari F. Silverman has been named the Air Mobility Command’s Field Grade Physical Therapist of the Year for 2007. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Silverman, a physical medicine flight commander with 16 years of military service, is assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Del. She is the daughter of Charles and Betty Fox of Hearthside Court, Louisville, Ky. Her husband, Lt. Col. Shawn Silverman, is the son of Gene and Surrell Silverman of Watchwater Way, Rockville, Md. The colonel graduated in 1987 from Henderson County High School, Henderson, Ky., and received a bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. She earned a master’s degree in 1993 from Baylor University, Waco, Texas.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Shahin D. Pena-Serrano has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. He is the son of Carlos Serrano and Martha D. Pena of W. Placita Hojalata, Tucson Ariz. Lt. Pena-Serrano flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 AWACS aircraft while assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi. Pena-Serrano, an air weapons officer with three years of military service, graduated in 2000 from Pueblo High School, and in 2004 from the University of Arizona, both of Tucson.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Lennell R. Deloatch has been named the 436th Airlift Wing’s Honor Guard Member of the Year for 2007. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Deloatch, a flight service center specialist with 11 years of military service, is assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Del. She is a 1995 graduate of West Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska.

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Air Force Maj. Eric T. Monico has been selected as the Air Mobility Command Outstanding Active Duty Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Field Grade Officer of the year (Wing level and below) for 2007. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, notable accomplishments, significant self-improvement, and community service and support. Major Monico is currently assigned as the intelligence flight commander, 15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, in Fairfield, Calif. He has been selected for an assignment to Headquarters, Joints Chiefs of Staff, Intelligence Directorate, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. The major has served in the military for 12 years. He is the son of Kenneth F. and Ruth A. Monico of Robincrest Road, Hawthorn Woods, IL. The major graduated in 1991 from Palatine High School, IL, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from the University of Illinois at Champaign. Major Monico earned a master’s degree in 2000 from Troy University, Ala.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff has been decorated with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. The medal is awarded to individuals for non-combat meritorious achievement or service that is incontestably exceptional and of a magnitude that clearly places them above their peers. Recipients are assigned to or have served with numerous joint activities in the Department of Defense, joint chiefs of staff, joint, specified and allied commands, military agencies, and other joint activities as designated by the secretary of defense. Petcoff, a deputy director and superintendent with 18 years of military service, is assigned to Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. He is the son of James L. and Phyllis P. Petcoff of Crews Road, Wickliffe, Ky., and brother of Ronald J. Petcoff of Windy Pine Lane, Arlington, Texas. His wife, Lisa, is the daughter of Alice Sequin of Kenmore Ave., Akron, Ohio. The sergeant received a bachelor’s degree in 1985 from Indiana University, Bloomington, and earned a master’s degree in 1989 from Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Ind.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff has been decorated with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. The medal is awarded to individuals for non-combat meritorious achievement or service that is incontestably exceptional and of a magnitude that clearly places them above their peers. Recipients are assigned to or have served with numerous joint activities in the Department of Defense, joint chiefs of staff, joint, specified and allied commands, military agencies, and other joint activities as designated by the secretary of defense. Petcoff, a deputy director and superintendent with 18 years of military service, is assigned to Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. He is the son of James L. and Phyllis P. Petcoff of Crews Road, Wickliffe, Ky., and brother of Ronald J. Petcoff of Windy Pine Lane, Arlington, Texas. His wife, Lisa, is the daughter of Alice Sequin of Kenmore Ave., Akron, Ohio. The sergeant received a bachelor’s degree in 1985 from Indiana University, Bloomington, and earned a master’s degree in 1989 from Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Ind.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Shari F. Silverman has been named the Air Mobility Command’s Field Grade Physical Therapist of the Year for 2007. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Silverman, a physical medicine flight commander with 16 years of military service, is assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Del. She is the daughter of Charles and Betty Fox of Hearthside Court, Louisville, Ky. Her husband, Lt. Col. Shawn Silverman, is the son of Gene and Surrell Silverman of Watchwater Way, Rockville, Md. The colonel graduated in 1987 from Henderson County High School, Henderson, Ky., and received a bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. She earned a master’s degree in 1993 from Baylor University, Waco, Texas.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Michael A. Jose has been named the 2007 Company Grade Officer of the Year for the 577th Aeronautical Systems Group. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Jose, an advanced propulsion engineer with nine years of military service, is assigned to the 88th Air Base Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. He is the son of Teresita Jose of Kaakepa St., Pepeekeo, Hawaii. The lieutenant graduated in 1997 from Hilo High School, Hawaii, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Troy Bizzack has been named the 2007 First Term Airmen Center’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Bizzack, a first term airman center supervisor with 17 years of military service, is assigned to the 49th Mission Support Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, N.M. He is the son of Fred Bizzack of Pueblo, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Judy Kesselring of E. El Lago, Fountain Hills, Ariz. His wife, Kimberly, is the daughter of Dean and Lori Kraft of Saguaro Loop, Alamogordo, N.M.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Troy Bizzack has been named the 2007 First Term Airmen Center’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Bizzack, a first term airman center supervisor with 17 years of military service, is assigned to the 49th Mission Support Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, N.M. He is the son of Fred Bizzack of Pueblo, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Judy Kesselring of E. El Lago, Fountain Hills, Ariz. His wife, Kimberly, is the daughter of Dean and Lori Kraft of Saguaro Loop, Alamogordo, N.M.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel L. Amic has retired from the U.S. Air Force after 26 years of faithful military service. He is the son of William and Vivian Amic of Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach, Fla. At his retirement ceremony, Master Sgt. Amic was presented with the Air Force Commendation Medal which is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Air Force. Sergeant Amic distinguished himself through his superb leadership and vast administrative experience which were critical in the successful prosecution of the ongoing Global War on Terrorism. He was dynamic in planning and coordinating the dental clinics 266,000 dollar digital ex-ray upgrade. His overhaul of the clinics’ business case plan reaped a 23 percent production increase. Prior to retiring, Master Sgt. Amic served as a noncommissioned officer in charge of the Dental Flight, 49th Aeromedical Dental Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, N.M. He is a 1980 graduate of Satellite High School, Satellite Beach. Amic will be retiring to the Anderson, S.C. area.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Timothy M. Spink has been named the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Company Grade Officer of the month. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Spink, a project manager with three years of military service, is assigned to the 7th Communications Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas. He is the son of Barry L. and Christine A. Spink of Pineleaf Drive, Elmore, Ala. The lieutenant graduated in 2000 from Stanhope Elmore High School, Millbrook, Ala., and received a bachelor’s degree in 2004 from Boston University, Mass. Spink earned his master’s degree in 2007 from Abilene Christian University, Texas.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey J. Bakken has been named the 48th Fighter Wing Field Grade Officer of the Year for 2007. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Bakken, a director of staff and F-15C aircraft instructor pilot with 17 years of military service, is assigned to RAF Lakenheath, England. He is the son of Judy and stepson of Frank Ragland of Thorp-Cemetery Road, Thorp, Wash. His wife, Hollye, is the daughter of Debby Morris of Mallory Drive, Panama City, Fla. The colonel graduated in 1985 from Issaquah High School, Wash., and received a bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the University of Washington, Seattle. He earned a master’s degree in 1994 from St Martin’s University, Lacey, Wash.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The wife’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Atkins is one of 14 recruiters honored at the Air Force Recruiting Service’s Operation Blue Suit for 2007, the premier event of the recruiting service headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Top recruiters from around the world are recognized for outstanding performance of their recruiting duties; specifically, recruiting a diverse, highly-qualified volunteer force to fill career fields critical to accomplish the Air Force mission. Operation Blue Suit was initiated in 1979 to help bolster production in critical recruiting areas in Air Force recruiting. The program recognizes top enlisted accession recruiters, officer accessions recruiters, flight chiefs, and other recruiting initiatives in various career fields needed to meet Air Force manpower requirements. Recruiters met their enlistment goals for the eighth consecutive year in 2007 despite the challenging times facing our nation’s military servicemembers. The winners are nominated by their assigned recruiting groups and selected by a board based upon their performance in meeting assigned recruiting goals, leadership qualities, and other professional traits. Atkins, an enlisted accessions recruiter, is assigned to the 317th Recruiting Squadron based in Yorktown, Va. The staff sergeant has served as a recruiter for four of his more than 10 years in the Air Force. He is the son of Dennis R. and Linda S. Atkins of Elson Green Ave., Virginia Beach, Va. In 1996, the sergeant graduated from Kellarn High School, Virginia Beach.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Palmer II has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Palmer is a flight engineer regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The airman has served in the military for 22 years. He is the son of Kenneth W. Palmer of Whipperwill, Mercer, Mo. His wife, Rebekah, is the daughter of James D. and Charlene A. Wright of W. Ninth, Coffeyville, Kan.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The wife’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Gloria N. Ramirez-Hickey has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Ramirez-Hickey is an air weapons officer regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The lieutenant has served in the military for three years. She is the daughter of Carmen Ramirez of Avenue 198, Strathmore, Calif., and sister of Iselda Figeroa of Lafayette, Lindsay, Calif. In 1997, Ramirez-Hickey graduated from Strathmore Union High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from California State University, Fresno.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The name, Figeroa, is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Capt. Michael D. Head has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Head is a senior director regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The captain has served in the military for 21 years. He is the son of Jean P. Head of E. Marks St., Orlando, Fla. In 1985, Head graduated from Agape Christian High School, Winter Park, Fla., and received a bachelor’s degree in the year 2000 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He earned a master’s degree in 2004 from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Tinker Air Force Base.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Derek M. Portlock has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Portlock is an E-3 aircraft pilot regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The lieutenant has served in the military for three years. He is the son of John M. Portlock Jr. of Smith Drive, Smithfield, Va., and Nancy M. Portlock of Broadway, Smithfield, Va. In the year 2000, Portlock graduated from Smithfield High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Air Force Capt. Vida J. Mamaradlo has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Mamaradlo is an air surveillance officer regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The captain has served in the military for four years. She is the daughter of Pablo P. and Carmelita J. Mamaradlo of Gaylene Drive, Santa Maria, Calif. Her husband, Blake, is the son of Stephen and Nancy Roeder of Torchwood Drive, Deland, Fla. In 1994, Mamaradlo graduated from Santa Maria High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1998 from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The name, Mamaradlo, is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Palmer II has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Palmer is a flight engineer regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The airman has served in the military for 22 years. He is the son of Kenneth W. Palmer of Whipperwill, Mercer, Mo. His wife, Rebekah, is the daughter of James D. and Charlene A. Wright of W. Ninth, Coffeyville, Kan.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The wife’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Capt. Albert G. Rampone has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Rampone is a pilot regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The captain has served in the military for seven years. He is the son of Al and Barbara Rampone of S.E. 350, Knob Noster, Mo. His wife, Tracy, is the daughter of R.P. Connell, and Charlotte Connell, both of Milan, Tenn.

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Air Force Maj. James A. McGregor has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. McGregor is an electronic combat officer regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The major has served in the military for 11 years. He is the son of Margie McGregor of Sibileus Drive, Vienna, Va. His wife, Stephanie, is the daughter of Garrell and Kathy Maze of Northridge Road, Oklahoma City, Okla. In 1997, McGregor received a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Air Force Capt. Andrew J. Meyer has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. Meyer is an airborne warning and control systems co-pilot regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The captain has served in the military for eight years. He is the son of Robert J. and Kathy M. Meyer of 6585 South 700 West, Winamac, Ind. His wife, Cathy, is the daughter of Steve R. Jordan, and Cay P. Jordan, both of Rensselaer, Ind. In 1995, Meyer graduated from Wes Central High School, Francesville, Ind., and received a bachelor’s degree in 1999 from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.

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Air Force Maj. James A. McGregor has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service. The airman participated in combat operations over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, respectively. The medal recipient flew combat battlespace control missions aboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft while assigned to the 963rd Airborne Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, Persian Gulf region. McGregor is an electronic combat officer regularly assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The major has served in the military for 11 years. He is the son of Margie McGregor of Sibileus Drive, Vienna, Va. His wife, Stephanie, is the daughter of Garrell and Kathy Maze of Northridge Road, Oklahoma City, Okla. In 1997, McGregor received a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.