Master Sgt. Cal named 926th Group First Sergeant of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Master Sgt. Cal, 78th Attack Squadron, receives the award for 926th Group First Sergeant of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Maj. Christopher named 926th Group Officer Traditional Reservist of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Maj. Christopher, 78th Attack Squadron, receives the award for 926th Group Officer Traditional Reservist of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Staff Sgt. Tyson named 926th Group Trainer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Staff Sgt. Tyson, 78th Attack Squadron, receives the award for the 926th Group Trainer of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Maj. Petz named 926th Group Flight Commander of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Maj. Scott Petz, 706th Fighter Squadron, receives the award for the 926th Group Flight Commander of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. Integrated with the Regular Air Force here, Petz managed the squadron's manning program of more than 4,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Jennie Merry named 926th Group Civilian Category I of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Jennie Merry, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was named the 926th Group Civilian Category I of the Year. Merry oversaw timecards, orders, participation requirements and records for more than 100 members. (courtesy photo)

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Dwayne Jackson named 926th Group Civilian Category III of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Dwayne Jackson, 926th Force Support Squadron, receives the award for the 926th Group Civilian Category III of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Senior Airman Crystal named 926th Group Airman of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Senior Airman Crystal, 91st Attack Squadron, receives the award for the 926th Group Airman of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Tech. Sgt. Williams named 926th Group Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Tech. Sgt. Deana Williams, 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, receives the award for the 926th Group Noncommissioned Officer of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. Williams revamped the unit health monitor program, improving overall individual medical readiness metrics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Master Sgt. Johnson named 926th Group Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Master Sgt. Cassie Johnson, 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron, was named the 926th Group Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Johnson directed a joint expeditionary collective protection test supporting fielding decisions for 30,000 joint shelters. Johnson is also 10th Air Force's nominee for Air Force Reserve Command's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. (courtesy photo)

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Lt. Singer named 926th Group Company Officer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Lt. Melanie Singer, 706th Fighter Squadron receives the award for 926th Group Company Grade Officer of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. Singer was also named Air Force Reserve Command's Information Dominance Professional CGO of the Year. Integrated into the Regular Air Force's 99th Communications Squadron here, Singer led its largest flight where she oversaw the operation and maintenance of millions of dollars in Air Force information technology assets. Her team supported multiple exercises, 14,000 network users, the Federal Aviation Administration and a NASA shuttle mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Maj. Allen named 926th Group Field Grade Officer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Maj. Matthew Allen, 706th Fighter Squadron, receives the award for the 926th Group Field Grade Officer of the Year from Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. Allen led an F-22 division, coordinating tests and exercises which ensured the aircraft's interoperability with other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Tech. Sgt. Curry named AFRC's Outstanding Knowledge Operations Management Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Tech. Sgt. Natrell Curry, 926th Force Support Squadron cyberspace systems operator, is presented with Air Force Reserve Command's Outstanding Knowledge Operations Management Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award by Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. Curry developed numbered Air Force-wide records management procedures, and was selected by 10th Air Force to conduct geographically-separated units remote access records management staff assistance visits to ensure programs complied with AFRC standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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Master Sgt. Tippitt named AFRC's Outstanding Cyberspace Operations Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Right) Master. Sgt. Vickie Tippitt, 926th Force Support Squadron knowledge operations manager, is presented with Air Force Reserve Command's Outstanding Cyberspace Operations Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award by Col. John Breeden, 926th Group commander, here April 6. Tippitt led the management of communications requirements for the 926th GP, to include computer inventory, networking capabilities, wireless devices and system upgrades. Additionally, she was sought out by 10th Air Force to prepare workcenters for organizational restructure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica Martin)

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926th Group announces 2012 award recipients

Published April 15, 2013
926th Group public affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Congratulations to the 926th Group's 2012 award winners.

First Sergeant - Master Sgt. Cal, 78th Attack Squadron

Enlisted Traditional Reservist - Staff Sgt. Adam, 91st Attack Squadron

Officer Traditional Reservist - Maj. Christopher, 78th ATKS

Trainer - Staff Sgt. Tyson, 78th ATKS

Flight Commander - Maj. Scott Petz, 706th Fighter Squadron

Civilian Category I - Jennie Merry, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Civilian Category III - Dwayne Jackson, 926th Force Support Squadron

Airman - Senior Airman Crystal, 91st ATKS

Noncommissioned Officer - Tech. Sgt. Deana Williams, 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Senior Noncommissioned Officer - Master Sgt. Cassie Johnson, 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron

Company Grade Officer - Lt. Melanie Singer, 706th FS

Field Grade Officer - Maj. Matthew Allen, 706th FS

The following individuals received Air Force Reserve Command's 2012 awards and will go on to compete at the Air Force level:

CGO - Lt. Melanie Singer, 706th FS

Outstanding Knowledge Operations Management NCO - Tech. Sgt. Natrell Curry, 926th FSS

Outstanding Cyberspace Operations SNCO - Master Sgt. Vickie Tippitt, 926th FSS

Master Sgt. Cal named 926th Group First Sergeant of the Year

Maj. Christopher named 926th Group Officer Traditional Reservist of the Year

Staff Sgt. Tyson named 926th Group Trainer of the Year

Maj. Petz named 926th Group Flight Commander of the Year

Jennie Merry named 926th Group Civilian Category I of the Year

Dwayne Jackson named 926th Group Civilian Category III of the Year

Senior Airman Crystal named 926th Group Airman of the Year

Tech. Sgt. Williams named 926th Group Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

Master Sgt. Johnson named 926th Group Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

Lt. Singer named 926th Group Company Officer of the Year

Maj. Allen named 926th Group Field Grade Officer of the Year

Tech. Sgt. Curry named AFRC's Outstanding Knowledge Operations Management Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

Master Sgt. Tippitt named AFRC's Outstanding Cyberspace Operations Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year