TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 72nd Air Base Wing recognized its top performers at its annual awards ceremony Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Airman
Senior Airman Angelica Macaroy, 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Non-Commissioned Officer
Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Huey, 72nd Healthcare Operations Squadron
Senior NCO
Master Sgt. Alejandro Figueroa, 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Senior NCO
Master Sgt. Nathan Jones, Tinker Chapel
First Sergeant
Master Sgt. Jonathan Beary, 72nd Medical Group
Company Grade Officer
1st Lt. Dean Light, 72nd Force Support Squadron
Field Grade Officer
Chaplain Maj. Thomas Peck, Tinker Chapel
IMA Field Grade Officer
Chaplain Maj. Justin Racca, Tinker Chapel
Category I Civilian
Alexander East, Tinker Fire & Emergency Services
Category II Civilian
Michael Biddy Jr., 72nd Force Support Squadron
Category III Civilian
Dr. Jocelyn Barton, 72nd Medical Group
Wiley Post Supervisory: 1st & 2nd Level
Capt. Jason Allen, 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Wiley Post Supervisory: Managers
James Rollings, 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Wiley Post Non-Supervisory: GS-8 and Below
Off. Chance Kelley, 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Wiley Post Non-Supervisory: GS-9 and Above
Petria Pennington, 72nd Judge Advocate Office
Chief Hall Leadership Award
Senior Airman Nicholas Middlesworth, 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Honor Guardsman of the Year
Senior Airman Michael Ricci, 552nd Maintenance Squadron
The mission of the 72nd ABW is to deliver exceptional support as a power projection platform to enable Tinker Air Force Base’s diverse mission set. It is responsible for the infrastructure and support for 96,000 base employees, family members and retirees. It services and provides support to headquarters, Air Force Sustainment Center; the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex; five wings and 45 associate units representing eight major commands.