Air Force Medical Service 2020 Award Winners announced Published March 10, 2021 Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2020 Air Force Medical Service individual and team awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. The nominations submitted reflect the extraordinary quality of Air Force medics. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate expertise, leadership and commitment across the full breadth of the mission support we provide to the Department of the Air Force and Combatant Commanders. We also applaud the colleagues, teammates and families whose tireless support and dedication allowed our winners to shine. Congratulations to all the award recipients who represent the many outstanding professionals of Air Force Medicine delivering “Trusted Care Anywhere!” Individual Awards: USAF Young Health Care Administrator of the Year Capt Jill A. Ochoa 366 HCOS/SGGM, Mountain Home AFB, ID, ACC USAF MSC Commitment to Service Award Lt Col Cody J. Hess 86 MDSS/CC, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, USAFE USAF MSC Civilian of the Year Mr. Anthony B. Rolle AFMRA, Defense Health Headquarters, VA, AFMRA USAF Biomedical Clinician of the Year - Company Grade Category Capt Edward J. Bylotas 71 OMRS/SGOW, Vance AFB, OK, AETC USAF Biomedical Clinician of the Year - Field Grade Category Maj Emanuel J. VonDran 673 MDOS/SGOW, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, PACAF USAF Biomedical Specialist of the Year - Company Grade Category Capt Crystal M. Davis 27 SOMDSS/SGSL, Cannon AFB, NM, AFSOC USAF Biomedical Specialist of the Year - Field Grade Category Maj Benjamin C. Weaver 628 OMRS/SGXB, Joint Base Charleston, SC, AMC USAF Biomedical Clinician Civilian of the Year Ms. Mary J. Waddell 75 OMRS/SGOW, Hill AFB, UT, AFMC USAF Biomedical Specialist Civilian of the Year Ms. Jenna A. Taylor 99 MDSS/SGSL, Nellis AFB, NV, ACC USAF Dental Civilian of the Year Ms. Melissa R. Williams 22 MDG, McConnell AFB, KS, AMC USAF Clinical Dentist of the Year Capt Naomi Kong 6 OMRS/SGXD, MacDill AFB, FL, AMC USAF Dental Educator of the Year Maj Angela M. Synatzske 59th DTS/SGDTX, JBSA Lackland, TX, AETC USAF Enlisted Health Services Management Airman of the Year SrA Cassandra R. Thompson 81 MSGS/SGCX, Keesler AFB, MS, AETC USAF Enlisted Health Services Management NCO of the Year SSgt Sherita D. Coghill 45 HCOS/SGGT, Patrick AFB, FL, USSF USAF Medical Materiel Airman of the Year SrA Brianna D. Prude 52 MDSS/SGSM, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, USAFE USAF Medical Materiel NCO of the Year TSgt Sandra J. Phillips 60 MDSS/SGSLB-1, Travis AFB, CA, AMC USAF Biomedical Equipment Repair Airman of the Year SrA Luisa M. Howell 81 MDSS/SGSM, Keesler AFB, MS, AETC USAF Biomedical Equipment Repair NCO of the Year TSgt Quentin D. Richardson 81 MDSS/SGSM, Keesler AFB, AETC USAF Base Bioenvironmental Engineering Airman of the Year SrA Scottie T. Shoemaker 97 OMRS/SGOJ, Altus AFB, OK, AETC USAF Base Bioenvironmental Engineering NCO of the Year TSgt Mathew M. Footit AFTC, Las Vegas, NV, AFMC USAF Mental Health Airman of the Year A1C Armando J. Suarez Hernandez 509 OMRS/SGOZ, Whiteman AFB, MO, AFGSC USAF Mental Health NCO of the Year TSgt Robert L. Mussyal 90 OMRS/SGOW, F.E. Warren AFB, WY, AFGSC USAF Diet Therapy Airman of the Year SrA Caitlin E. Brooks 60 MDTS/SGQD, Travis AFB, CA, AMC USAF Diet Therapy NCO of the Year TSgt Jamie L. Bearce 81 MDTS/SGQD, Keesler AFB, MS, AETC USAF Public Health Airman of the Year SSgt Wyquesha A. Prince 559 MDG/SGPM, JBSA Lackland, TX, AETC USAF Public Health NCO of the Year TSgt Necita J.C. Aldan 35 AMDS/SGPF, Misawa AB, PACAF USAF Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Airman of the Year SrA Avery B. Chandler 673 MDOS/SGOMC, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, PACAF USAF Cardiopulmonary Laboratory NCO of the Year TSgt Adam J. Cardoza 86 Medical Sq/SGOM, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, USAFE USAF Physical Medicine Airman of the Year SrA Chelsea L. Jones 99 MDG/SGOY, Nellis AFB, NV, ACC USAF Physical Medicine NCO of the Year TSgt Russell P. Weber 59 MDW/SGCO, JBSA-Lackland, TX, AETC USAF Aerospace and Operational Physiology Airman of the Year A1C Jordan N. Alvey 316 AMDS, Joint Base Andrews, MD, AFDW USAF Aerospace and Operational Physiology NCO of the Year TSgt Marissa R. Alcantara 48 OMRS/SGXT, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, USAFE USAF Aerospace Medicine Airman of the Year SrA Jordan Price 374 HCOS/SGGE, Yokota AB, Japan, PACAF USAF Aerospace Medicine NCO of the Year TSgt Miguel A. Rodriguez 51 OMRS/SGPF, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, PACAF USAF Surgical Service Airman of the Year SrA Richard L. Ferrell 48th Surgical Operations Squadron/SGCU, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, USAFE USAF Surgical Service NCO of the Year TSgt Bruce E. Wiggs 48th Surgical Operations Squadron/SGCU, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, USAFE USAF Pharmacy Technician Airman of the Year SrA Lakeri K. Washington 92 MDSS/SGSD, Fairchild AFB, WA, AMC USAF Pharmacy Technician NCO of the Year TSgt Joel M. Polintan 15 MDSS/SGSD, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, PACAF USAF Diagnostic Imaging Airman of the Year SrA Bonnie L. Daye III 48th MDSS/SGSAR, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, USAFE USAF Diagnostic Imaging NCO of the Year TSgt Jada L. Forney 52 MDSS/SGSQ, Spangdahlem, Germany, USAFE USAF Laboratory Airman of the Year SrA Jerry M. Jennings 99 MDSS/SGSL, Nellis AFB, NV, ACC USAF Laboratory NCO of the Year TSgt Igor E. Dufrene 60 MDG/SGSE, Travis AFB, CA, AMC USAF Ophthalmic Airman of the Year SrA Rachel C. Lawrence 374 OMRS/SGXE, Yokota AB, Japan, PACAF USAF Ophthalmic NCO of the Year TSgt Bradley A. Louk 20 OMRS/SGXE, Shaw AFB, SC, ACC USAF Dental Airman of the Year SrA Julianne C. Andersen 316 DS/SGD, Joint Base Andrews, MD, AFDW USAF Dental NCO of the Year TSgt Timothy A. Wright 374th DS/SGDD, Yokota AB, Japan, PACAF USAF SNCO Operational Medicine Excellence Award MSgt Miranda L. Krill 374 HCOS, Yokota AB, Japan, PACAF USAF SNCO Organizational Management Excellence Award SMSgt Kristi M. Charles 99 DS, Nellis AFB, NV, ACC USAF SNCO Clinical Support Excellence Award SMSgt Michael J. Henson 60 MDSS, Travis AFB, CA, AMC USAF Medical Service SNCO Leadership Award SMSgt Tyrell L. McClora 99 IPTS, Nellis AFB, NV, ACC USAF Medical Service Civilian Performance Excellence Award Mr. Dwain D. Hedgepeth 22 MDG, McConnell AFB, KS, AMC USAF Medical Service Civilian Organizational Leadership Award Ms. Melody M. Stokes 673 MDSS/SGSI, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, PACAF USAF Medical Service Civilian Enterprise Leadership Excellence Award Mr. Joseph G. Harre 724 STG, Pope Army Air Field, NC, AFSOC USAF Physician of the Year - Company Grade Category Capt Talon W. Miner 435 CRSS/SGPJ, Ramstein AB, Germany, USAFE USAF Physician of the Year - Field Grade Category Lt Col Bryan D. Szalwinski 18 MDOS/SGOMI, Kadena AB, Japan, PACAF USAF Chief of the Medical Staff of the Year Lt Col Timothy J. Coker 21 MDG, Peterson AFB, CO, USSF USAF Physician Educator of the Year Maj Joshua M. Tate 81 MDOS/SGOMM, Keesler AFB, MS, AETC USAF Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award – Company Grade Category Capt John H. Williams Jr. 35 AMDS/SGPF, Misawa AFB, Japan, PACAF USAF Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award – Field Grade Category Maj Alisha L. Acosta 96 IPTS/SGIA, Eglin AFB, FL, AFMC USAF Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse Award Maj Michelle F.G. Woodie 316 HCOS/SGOPG, Joint Base Andrews, MD, AFDW USAF Civilian Nurse of the Year Ms. Kathy M. Williams 96 IPTS/SGIA, Eglin AFB, FL, AFMC USAF Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award Lt Col Christopher W. Kelly 14 MDG/SGN, Columbus AFB, MS, AETC USAF Achievement in Nursing Force Development Award Maj Meki L. Bocage 36 MDG/SGNE, Anderson AFB, Guam, PACAF USAF Achievement in Clinical Research Award Maj Joshua J. Van Wyngaaden AFELM Med DoD, Defense Health Headquarters, VA, HAF USAF Personnel Reliability Assurance Program Monitor/Technician of the Year SrA Julianna S. Peregrina 55th AMS/SGPFP, Offutt AFB, NE, ACC Team Awards: USAF Medical Logistics Team of the Year 673 MDSS/SGSM, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, PACAF USAF Resource Management Team of the Year 45 HCOS/SGGR, Patrick AFB, FL, USSF USAF Medical Information Services Team of the Year 86 MDSS/SGSI, Ramstein AB, Germany, USAFE USAF Health Plan Management Team of the Year 35 MDSS/SGST, Misawa AB, Japan, PACAF USAF Medical Readiness Team of the Year 36 MDG/SGX, Anderson AB, Guam, PACAF USAF Biomedical Sciences Corps Team of the Year AFMRA/SG3O, Falls Church, VA, AFMRA USAF Small Dental Clinic of the Year F.E. Warren AFB, WY, AFGSC USAF Medium Dental Clinic of the Year Kirtland AFB, NM, AFGSC USAF Large Dental Clinic of the Year Travis AFB, CA, AMC USAF Outstanding Personnel Reliability Assurance Program Team of the Year 52d AMS/SGPF, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, USAFE USAF Medical Home Award 4 HCOS/SGGB, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, ACC USAF Best Ambulatory Clinic Patient Safety Program 78 MDG/CC, Robins AFB, GA, AFMC USAF Best Inpatient Facility Patient Safety Program 99 MDG/CC, Nellis AFB, NV, ACC USAF Best AE Squadron Patient Safety Program 86 AES/AES, Ramstein AB, Germany, USAFE USAF Surgeon General Award for Clinic of the Year 78 MDG, Robins AFB, GA, AFMC USAF Surgeon General Award for Hospital of the Year 673 MDG, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, PACAF Congratulations once again to all of our Annual Award Nominees and Winners!