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Story by Col. Joshua McConkey | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 12.08.2024
Colonel Joshua McConkey, a distinguished military officer from Apex, North Carolina, has been selected to serve as an element lead in the prestigious Presidential Inauguration Parade on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
McConkey is assigned to 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD, and has 23 years of military service....
Hometown: Seattle
| Event: Other
Story by Maj. Mark Storre | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 12.08.2024
Goldsboro, NC native, Air Force Reserve Maj. Mark Storre is currently serving as EHR Liaison with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. ...
Hometown: Goldsboro
| Event: Other
Story by Col. Joshua McConkey | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 12.08.2024
Alliance, NE native, Air Force Reserve Col. Joshua McConkey
McConkey is assigned to 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD, and has 23 years of military service....
Hometown: Alliance
| Event: Other
Story by Senior Airman Gavyn Floury | 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing | 12.06.2024
North Brookfield, MA native, Gavyn Floury has been selected for promotion to the rank of Senior Airman in the Air Force.
Floury is currently serving as Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Journeyman with 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK. SrA Floury has served in the military for 4 years....
Hometown: North Brookfield
| Event: Promotion
Story by Kathleen Taylor | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs/Military Health System | 12.05.2024
Coker, AL native, Colonel (Retired) Derik Crotts has been inducted into the US Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame.
Selection was based on the individual's exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork ethic, personal achievements and record of supporting and serving the community....
Hometown: Coker
| Event: Awards
Story by Kathleen Taylor | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs/Military Health System | 12.05.2024
Coker, AL native, Colonel (Retired) Derik Crotts has been inducted into the US Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame.
Selection was based on the individual's exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork ethic, personal achievements and record of supporting and serving the community....
Hometown: Tuscaloosa
| Event: Awards
Story by Senior Airman Victoria Cowan | 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing | 12.03.2024
Kuna, ID native, Air Force SrA Victoria Cowan has graduated from the Airman Leadership School at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, and was presented the John L. Levitow Award....
Hometown: Kuna
| Event: Awards
Courtesy Story | Montana National Guard Public Affairs Office | 11.20.2024
Livingston, MT native, Army Officer Candidate Cari Douglass has been awarded Major General Lisa J. Hou's coin of excellence in recognition of outstanding individual specific achievement, accomplishment, or performance within or outside the service member's assigned job responsibilities or line of duty....
Hometown: Livingston
| Event: Awards
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