Photo By Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari | Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, center, accepts an award from...... read more read more
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The Air Force Maintenance Professional of the Year awards are a significant tradition in the maintenance community, shining a spotlight on the crucial role they play in ensuring the readiness and success of the Air Force's mission.
The MPOY awards recognize individual and team achievements across the various maintenance fields and promote a sense of pride and motivation among Airmen. By acknowledging the hard work and dedication of maintenance professionals, the MPOY awards foster a culture of excellence and reinforce the importance of their contributions to operational success.
2024 MPOY Winners:
*Members also won at the Air, Education and Training Command level
Maintenance Professional Award:
Senior Airman Timothy Medina, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Slever Rahman, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Lawrence Pearsall, 49th Maintenance Group
Capt. Brandon Bartoszek, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Specialist of the Year Award:
Senior Airman Julian Hernandez, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Max Jeng, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Kyle Gray, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
Maintenance Operations/Support Professional Award:
*Senior Airman Vanessa Lockard, 49th Maintenance Group
Tech. Sgt. Cameron Guy, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Bryan Spangler, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
2nd Lt. Cayce Hafer, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Daniel McNett, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
William Payseno, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
General Lew Allen, Jr. Award:
Master Sgt. Matthew Brown, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
1st Lt. Louis Lee, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Captain Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award:
Tech Sgt. Malia Troup, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
Senior Master Sgt. Justian Martelle, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Capt. Jake Jackson, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Maj. Henry Howard, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award:
Senior Airman Klayton Kolosky, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Dwane Parmelee, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
*Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Cabrera, 49th Maintenance Group
Capt. Alexander Norton, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
*Maj. Kyle Mata, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
James Rundall, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
*James Lashley, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Munitions and Missile Award:
*Senior Airman Jasleen Isaza, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. John Manayam, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Jason Vermillion, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Capt. Matthew Deluze, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
*Maj. Richard Ryland, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Quality Assurance Excellence Award Bronze Category (20-24 Evaluations without a failure):
Airman 1st Class Brendan Au, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Simon Taylor, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Gabriel Deal, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Jacob Ketchpaw, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Benny Estrada Lujan, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Billy Pabon Fong, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Kieth Hundley, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Raysean Washington, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Quality Assurance Excellence Award Silver Category (25-29 evaluations without a failure):
Airman 1st Class Donovan Rocqueseraphin, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Aaron Lane, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Quality Assurance Excellence Award Gold Category (30 or more evaluations without a failure):
Senior Airman Cesar Castro, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Samuel Melendrez, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Isaac Smith, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman John Thompson, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Justin Kuhn, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Caleb McManious, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Danielle Raulerson, 49th Maintenance Group
Innovation Award:
Senior Airman Brennin Schlauderaff, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Jason Corwell, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Maximilian Turner, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Denzel Ramdhanie, 49th Maintenance Group
Armament Maintenance Professional of the Year Award:
Senior Airman Jacob Shepard, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Danielle Garcia, 49th Maintenance Group
Senior Master Sgt. Edward Deadio, 49th Maintenance Group
Load Crew of the Year Award:
Airman 1st Class Christian Ward, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kevyn Bonilla, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Shyheem Sawyer, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award:
Staff Sgt. Francisco Rosales, 49th Maintenance Group
General John P. Jumper Award:
Senior Master Sgt. Keith Clay, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Information Dominance Annual Award:
Senior Airman Timothy Medica, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jonelle Ilaban, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. John Johnson, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Key Spouse of the Year Award:
Ashley Wolfe, 49th Maintenance Group
Small Team of the Year Award:
49th Component Maintenance Squadron, Egress
Large Team of the Year Award:
49th Component Maintenance Squadron, Accessories Flight
Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Year Award:
29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
| Date Taken: | 03.28.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2025 10:43 |
| Story ID: | 494365 |
| Location: | HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, US |
| Web Views: | 87 |
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