552nd ACW announces annual award winners

Published Jan. 31, 2012
By Mike W. Ray
Tinker Public Affairs

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Nine military and civilian personnel were honored during the 552nd Air Control Wing's annual awards banquet Jan. 20 at the Tinker Club.

The award winners are:
· Airman: Senior Airman Nicolas Craven, 726th ACS
· Noncommissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Kevin Archer, 552nd OSS
· Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Master Sgt. Jason Olivencia, 726th ACS
· Additional Duty First Shirt: Master Sgt. Jason Balliet, 552nd OG
· First Shirt: Senior Master Sgt. David Southall, 729th ACS
· Company Grade Officer: Capt. Mark Saar, 552nd ACW
· Field Grade Officer: Maj. David Drass, 552nd ACW
· Civilian (GS-8 and below): Summer Milton, 752nd OSS
· Civilian (GS-9 and above): Roy Nielsen, 552nd ACNS

"The competition was extremely tough, but in the end these individuals stood out among their peers," said Col. John Rauch, commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing. "Thanks to all of our nominees for their exceptional service, and to their supervisors for recognizing the contributions of our Airmen."