2023 Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Missile Operations awards announced

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  

Department of the Air Force officials announced the 2023 winners of the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Awards and the Nuclear and Missile Operations functional awards.

These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen, Guardians, and civilians contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field.

“We are proud to recognize and highlight the amazing achievements of Department of the Air Force personnel across the nuclear enterprise.” said Lt. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration deputy chief of staff. “This year we introduced the Personnel Reliability and Assurance Program Manager of the Year award and expanded eligibility to our Total Force partners. Congratulations to the award earners and to all the Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and teams that were nominated.”

These outstanding nuclear professionals were selected from a diverse field within the Department of the Air Force’s major commands, unified combatant commands, and other agencies including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

2023 Nuclear and Missile Operations Awards
13N Cadet of the Year:  Cadet Chase B. Adcock
13N Operator of the Year: 1st Lt. Misty J. Rolling
13N Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Joshua R. Baumer
13N Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Charles G. Stanley

General Thomas S. Power Award - Best ICBM Crew of the Year:
1st Lt. Alexander D. Tarbet
1st Lt. Patrick J. Finan Jr.

2023 Nuclear Deterrence Operations (NDO) Awards
NDO Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Shea M. Stambaugh
NDO Noncommissioned Officer of the Year:  Tech. Sgt. Nikolas R. Hugnou
NDO Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Bradley M. Lewis
NDO Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Alyse M. Parker
NDO Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Marques L. Reyes
NDO Reserve Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Samuel K. Cueva
NDO Reserve Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Allison K. Riffle
NDO Reserve Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Magali M. Hahn
NDO Guardsman Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Melinda R. Metten
NDO Guardsman Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Andrew M. Duplessis
NDO Category I Civilian of the Year: Robert I. Izzett
NDO Category II Civilian of the Year: Patrick J. Matak
NDO Category III Civilian of the Year: Eric W. Meiers

Personnel Reliability and Assurance Program Manager of the Year
Master Sgt. Denise C. Mattingly

Professional Team, Level 1: 704th Munitions Support Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
Maj. Charles J. Howell
Capt. Jeffery K. Linnear                    
Capt. Jacqueline E. Nazario
Capt. Adam T. Sacchetti        
Capt. Xavier Santana                         
1st Lt. Nicole E. Agob
Senior Master Sgt. Ronald J. Weaver
Master Sgt. Jennifer A. Bretschneider           
Master Sgt. Anthony G. Davis
Master Sgt. Lorri L. Farley                
Master Sgt. Dominique D. Magee                 
Master Sgt. Anthony C. Mitchamore
Master Sgt. Charles M. Power           
Master Sgt. Josiah R. Seale                           
Master Sgt. Jacob M. Stubblefield
Tech. Sgt. Alfred Leonard B. Carig   
Tech. Sgt. Samantha J. Church                      
Tech. Sgt. Daniel G. Dillon   
Tech. Sgt. Cole N. Farley                  
Tech. Sgt. Chauncey L. Oliver                      
Tech. Sgt. Zechariah J. Parker
Tech. Sgt. Alfred Ramirez, Jr.
Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Way                            
Tech. Sgt. Dustin J. Weygandt
Tech. Sgt. Cryston M. Williams        
Tech. Sgt. Robert L. Yeakley, Jr.                   
Staff Sgt. Samantha L. Ion
Staff Sgt. Rachel D. Richter  
Senior Airman Andrews De Leon Vera
Senior Airman Phillip R. Neal, II

Professional Team, Level 2:  Nuclear Maintenance and Sustainment Branch, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
Maj. Aaron J. Taylor
Maj. Marisol Vierra
Chief Master Sgt. Andrew J. Rapsavage
Chief Master Sgt. Brian M. Ross
Master Sgt. Jason W. Halsey 
Master Sgt. William J. Healy
Master Sgt. Bradley M. Lewis
Master Sgt. John M. Rasband
Master Sgt. Jacob A. Thompson
Tech. Sgt. John R. Allen
Tech. Sgt. Daniel J. Bush
Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Gilsbach
Tech. Sgt. Matthias P. Houldieson
Tech. Sgt. Jordan N. Howett
Tech. Sgt. Nicolas R. Manna
Tech. Sgt. Scott R. Mihalic
Tech. Sgt. Evan R. Nota
Tech. Sgt. Yesenia S. Paredes
Tech. Sgt. Michael A. Rozsa

Professional Team, Level 3:  Personnel Reliability Program AQ Cell, Air Force Personnel Center
Lt. Col. Christopher R. David
Maj. Adam L. Bair
Maj. Christy Lynne M. McGinnis
Maj. James N. Moore
Maj. Victor Rodriguez
Senior Master Sgt. Lindsey A. Jaxel
Master Sgt. Denise C. Mattingly
Master Sgt. Aubrey M. Rozelle
Tech. Sgt. Ursula L. Thomas
Staff Sgt. Alex J. Bello
Staff Sgt. Aireana A. Carter
Staff Sgt. Benjamin R. Fly
Staff Sgt.  Victor Ortiz Ortiz
Senior Airman Eric C. Watts
Bonnie J. Cunning
Sara K. Daniel
Brian J. Lancaster
Patricia M. Lucas
Patrick J. Matak
Rene M. McQueen
Desiree C. Melcher
Brant D. Nickell
Karen C. Nzerem
Mary A. Webb

Since 2014, the Nuclear Operations Awards Program has been administered and overseen by Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.