"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Staff Sgt. Anthony Puepke, 1st Combat Communications Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (left), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Sheffield)

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Staff Sgt. Stacey Pritts, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (left), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Sheffield)

Bronze Star recipient

Lt. Gen. Robert D. Bishop Jr., 3rd Air Force commander, presents Lt. Col. David Iverson, 492nd Fighter Squadron, with a Bronze Star medal during an Airmen’s Call March 19 at RAF Lakenheath, England. Colonel Iverson earned the Bronze Star for efforts supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston)

1st CMXS gets new oil/water separator

Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing commander (right center), cuts the ribbon for the opening of the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron oil/water separator at Kapaun March 14.The new separator provides increased protection for the local environment by preventing groundwater contamination. Photo by Senior Airman Melissa Sheffield*

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Senior Airman Teenie Agner-Francois (left), 86th Construction and Training Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week March. 5. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Tech. Sgt. Eddie Austria (left), 86th Construction and Training Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week March. 5. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Capt. Ryan Pittman (left), 76th Airlift Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week Feb. 27. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon

86th AW CC visits Southwest Asia

Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing commander, visited with Col. Gary Goldstone, 386th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, in Southwest Asia Feb. 16. During the visit, Colonel Bender greeted several 86th AW deployed Airmen who are supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Courtesy photo*

Sergeant Wells receives Bronze Star

(left) Col. Earl Matthew, 435th Air Base Wing and KMC commander, presents the Bronze Star Medal and Air Force Combat Action Medal to Staff Sgt. Jayson Wells, 435th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler)

Navy Joint Service Achievement Medal Ceremony

The Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) was awarded to Seaman Jennifer Gonzales on the 31st of January 2008 by LCDR Robert Wachtel. Seaman Gonzales' home state is New Mexico. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Technical Sgt. Casey Martin)

Air Force Commendation Medal

Col. Mark Nowland, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander, presents an Air Force Commendation Medal to Tech. Sgt. Jill LaVoie, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, during an award ceremony Jan. 17 at RAF Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston)

Promotion

Air Force Lt. Col. Walter A. Gagajewski presents the certificate of appointment to Navy Petty Officer 3rd class Richard A. Hull III during the frocking ceremony which recognizes the advancement from Seaman to Petty Officer 3rd class at RAF Molesworth on, Thursday, January 16, 2008. Petty Officer 3rd class Richard A. Hull III is an Operations Intelligence Specialist working with the JIOCEUR Analytic Center on RAF Molesworth, England. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Chisholm)

STEP promotion

Robert Caldwell, 435th Services Squadron, is promoted to technical sergeant by Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, on Vogelweh Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10. Sergeant Caldwell was promoted under the stripes for exceptional performers, or STEP, program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruth Holcomb) (RELEASED)*

STEP promotion

Robert Caldwell, 435th Services Squadron, is promoted to technical sergeant by Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Spector, 435th ABW command chief, on Vogelweh Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10. Sergeant Caldwell was promoted under the stripes for exceptional performers, or STEP, program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruth Holcomb) (RELEASED)*

Annual Chief Induction Ceremony

Newly inducted “Chief Petty Officer” Master Sgt. (Sel) Jason Aleksa USAF is presented his certificate of induction by Lt. Commander Michael J. Wilson, Navy Element Commander during the annual Navy Chief Petty Officer Induction Ceremony, at RAF Alconbury, UK, September 21, 2007. As part of the Navy tradition of inducting new Chiefs, selected members of other services are invited to participate. Master Sgt. (Sel) Aleksa is stationed at the Joint Analysis Center, RAF Molesworth and hails from Clackamas, Oregon. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich).

Annual Chief Induction Ceremony

Newly inducted Chief Petty Officer Michell Jordan is presented her certificate of induction by Lt. Commander Michael J. Wilson, Navy Element Commander during the annual Navy Chief Petty Officer Induction Ceremony at RAF Alconbury, UK, September 21, 2007. Chief Petty Officer Jordan is stationed at the Joint Analysis Center, RAF Molesworth UK and hails from Waukegan, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich).

Annual Chief Induction Ceremony

Newly inducted “Chief Petty Officer” Master Sgt. (Sel) Jason Aleksa USAF, has his combination cover places on his head by his sponsor Chief Petty Officer Lance Reeder, USN, during the annual Navy Chief Petty Officer Induction Ceremony at RAF Molesworth UK, September 21, 2007. As part of the Navy tradition of inducting new Chiefs, selected members of other services are invited to participate. Master Sgt. (Sel) Aleksa is stationed at the Joint Analysis Center, RAF Molesworth and hails from Clackamas, Oregon. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich).

Annual Chief Induction Ceremony

Newly inducted Chief Petty Officer Michell Jordan, has anchors that belonged to her father, pinned on her lapel by her husband Tech. Sgt. (Sel) Marshall Jordan (right) and her sponsor Chief Petty Officer Debbie Miller at the annual Navy Chief Petty Officer Induction Ceremony, at RAF Alconbury, UK, September 21, 2007. Chief Pety Officer Jordan is stationed at the Joint Analysis Center, RAF Molesworth and hails from Waukegan, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich).

Brig. Gen. Johnston coin

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives one of his coins to Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Garcia, 496th Air Base Squadron security forces, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 20 for Sergeant Garcia’s accomplishments and hard work.

Brig. Gen. Johnston coin

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives one of his coins to Maj. Mark Farrish, 496th Air Base Squadron director of operations, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 21 for his leadership and accomplishments.

Brig. Gen. Johnston coin

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives one of his coins to Capt. Mark Johnson, 496th Air Base Squadron, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 21 for his accomplishments and leadership.

Brig. Gen. Johnston coin

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives one of his coins to Master Sgt. Lori Markey, 496th Air Base Squadron comptroller, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 21 for her accomplishments and leadership.

Brig. Gen. Johnston coin

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives one of his coins to Tech. Sgt. Jimmie Owens, 496th Air Base Squadron personnelist, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 20 for his accomplishments and hard work.

Brig. Gen. Johnston coin

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives one of his coins to Master Sgt. Richard Smith and Master Sgt. Shane Whitford, 496th Air Base Squadron security forces, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Sept. 21 for their leadership and dedication.