Military Times Service Member of the Year
Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, joined civilian and military dignitaries in recognizing service members chosen by Army Times Publishing Company and other corporate sponsors for their Service Members of the Year awards. Staff Sgt. MercedesKimble L. Crossland earned the 2009 Air Force Times Airman of the Year award, attending the ceremony July 9 on Capitol Hill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Dean)