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Dobbins’ Airman is Georgia's Air Guard NCO of Year
Colbert selected from 2,600 Georgia Airmen

Georgia Air National Guard Tech.Sgt. Danyal Colbert of Atlanta was selected that service’s Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year from among more than 2,600 fellow airmen. She was honored during award ceremonies held in mid-August at the annual Georgia Department of Defense Family Readiness Conference in Atlanta.

Colbert, a seven-year Air Guard veteran, is a military personnel technician at Headquarters, Georgia Air National Guard at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. She was recognized for her superior professional performance and leadership abilities. Full Story.

Colbert began her military career with the 94th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserves, before joining the Georgia Air Guard. She trained as a medical services journeyman with the 116th Air Control Squadron" Medical Squadron at Robins Air Force Base. Colbert was later assigned to Headquarters, GA Air Guard at Dobbins as an administrative assistant.

During her career, she has distinguished herself with her personal participation in areas of recruiting and retention for the Air National Guard. Colbert assisted area recruiters in the promotion of the Service Cancelable Education Loan Program for Georgia Guardsmen and in Recruiting activities at the Georgia State Fair in Perry as well as the Dobbins Air Show.

Colbert graduated in June from Saint Leo University. She holds associate degree in human resources management and allied health services. Colbert is now enrolled in the Professional Military Education Course at the Air National Guard’s NCO Academy.

Among her service awards is the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal. Colbert is a recipient of the Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon and the Air Force Training Ribbon.

She is involved in community activities such as support of the Atlanta chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation and Welcome All Park T-Ball. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church of Atlanta, she is a member of St Leo University (Atlanta Chapter) of the Society for Human Resource Management. 

Colbert resides with her husband, Christopher, in Atlanta

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