If there is merit in the old Air Force adage that the Air Force is run by the NCO corps, then the future for Georgia’s Air Guard looks to be in extraordinarily good hands.
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Recently three NCOs from the 116th Air Control Squadron and one from the 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron captured state titles as First Sergeant of the Year, Senior NCO of the Year, NCO of the Year, and Airman of the Year.
SMSgt Rory H. Dunn , First Sergeant of the 116 ACW Medical Group was selected as the First Sergeant of the Year.
The Senior NCO of the Year honor was awarded to Msgt Benjamin Morris of the 116th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
Technical Sergeant Thomas E. Naldrett of the 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron was named NCO of the Year.
Senior Airman Andrew L. Maddox of the 116th ACW Operations Support Squadron, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Flight was named Airman of the Year for Georgia.
Winners in each category were originally nominated by their commanders and competed against dozens of candidates from other units throughout the state. The final selections for the top four NCO awards were made in March by Command Chief Master Sgt. Betty Morgan and Command Chiefs from both wings.
“Candidates in each category are among the finest Air Guardsmen currently in the state,”said Command Chief Master Sgt. Betty Morgan. Candidates were carefully evaluated on their demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, job proficiency, and outstanding dedication to their position and to the Air National Guard.
“The best naturally rise to the top,” said Morgan, “and our final decisions were very difficult. This annual selection process underscores that in every unit of the state, we have many extraordinary men and women in NCO leadership positions
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