Team Hurlburt Annual Awards

This year's Team Hurlburt Annual Award winners. (Courtesy photo)

Airman 1st Class Megan Stanton, Airman of the Year. As a health services management journeyman, Airman Stanton spearheaded the Medical Group’s liability reimbursement program and increased FY 06 clinic revenues by $72,000. She’s an active member on the Airman’s Council and volunteered as a tutor in a local school. (Courtesy photo)

William Webster, GS 1-8 of the Year. As a military pay technician, Mr. Webster meticulously verified the accuracy of $500,000 in separation payments, ensuring entitlements were paid in a timely manner. He also coded and processed more than 900 military pay documents with 97 percent accuracy. Mr. Webster contributes to the local community as a member of the First Baptist Church of Milton and as a local Boy Scouts chaperone. (Courtesy photo)

Gary Severson, GS 9-12 of the Year. Mr. Severson was the command’s pointman for presidential budget reductions. Working with other functional areas, he was able to salvage 281 command billets. Mr. Severson was also key to a deal with ACC that transferred Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., to AFSOC. He volunteered more than 12 hours toward local elderly care and supported Toys for Tots and the Boy Scouts of America. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Shepherd)

Master Sgt. Mark Nucci, Senior NCO of the Year. Sergeant Nucci received a Bronze Star for his leadership in Iraq. He led a 20-member convoy team to secure a pumping station that was a lifeline for more than 200,000 Iraqi citizens. Also, he lead the capture and destruction of two weapons and ammo cache sites. Sergeant Nucci supported the local Habitat for Humanity and was a church youth prayer leader. (Courtesy photo)

1st Lt. Leon Cover, CGO of the Year. As chief of intelligence operations, Lieutenant Cover deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this time he led joint patrols for 10-person teams, directed troops under fire on five engagements and protected an unarmed search team with zero U. S. casualties. He also commanded and trained 57 joint personnel on convoy operations, and planned and led 26 OIF combat convoy operations. Lieutenant Cover volunteered 90 hours in support of a local church and community kitchen. (Courtesy photo)

Haskell Vest Jr., Wage-grade Employee of the Year. As a power production supervisor, Mr. Vest planned and coordinated $650,000 in contract generator installations. He also planned and designed a $750,000 emergency power system for the wing headquarters facility that will provide continuous command functions in the event of a power outage. He completed 26 hours of management and personnel related course work and volunteered numerous hours to Bears for Bears, Toys for Tots and Sentinels of Freedom. (Courtesy photo)

Master Sgt. Jesse Collins III, Additional Duty First Sergeant of the Year. Sergeant Collins is the assistant first sergeant in the Air Force’s largest aircraft maintenance squadron. He fielded more than 24 Red Cross notifications, held more than 1,100 pre-deployment briefings and provided orientation to 327 newcomers. Providing outstanding support to the families, Sergeant Collins was able to secure emergency housing for a family of a deployed member. His support of Airmen Against Drunk Driving helped save more than 650 lives in 2006. (Courtesy photo)

Senior Master Sgt. Jeffery Maberry, First Sergeant of the Year. Sergeant Maberry was the wing pointman for all Operational Readiness Exercises and the Operational Readiness Inspection. While deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, he expertly guided the squadron during a tragic combat loss and helped coordinate a fallen comrade ceremony. He has provided countless volunteer hours to the base and local community. (Courtesy photo)

Staff Sgt. Wesley Booker, NCO of the Year. While deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Sergeant Booker identified 360 critical targets and triggered 37 distinct objectives that disrupted terrorist networks and led to the capture of 130 terrorists. He’s volunteered supporting the Bob Hope Community Village and Operation Christmas Wish. (Courtesy photo)