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Global Strike announces command’s best

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  • By Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. --  Air Force Global Strike Command announced its 2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the 12 OAY Banquet here April 10.

Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, AFGSC commander, recognized each individual nominee and spoke about the aspects of each that distinguish them from their peers.

"There are three things that set these Airmen apart from everybody else," Wilson said. "They're all experts, leaders and they're all ready.

"Because of our mission and what we do, our Airmen have a special trust and responsibility and they demonstrate that every single day," he continued. "It's unbelievable the folks we have."

Wilson explained that out of 25,000 men and women across the Command, each of the OAY nominees first had to be nominated by their squadron, then group, wing and Numbered Air Force.

"And now we're picking the best in a major command," he said. "They'll represent us in the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.

"We can't predict the future, but we can shape it," Wilson said. "The future of this Air Force is sitting in this room and we're going to recognize some of our amazing award winners."

Congratulations to the 2013 AFGSC Outstanding Airmen of the Year:

Outstanding Airman of the Year: Senior Airman David M. Wallace III, 91st Security Forces Group, Minot AFB, N.D.

Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Christopher E. Kitts, 509th Operations Support Squadron, Whiteman AFB, Mo.

Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Josef J. Albert, 509th Force Support Squadron, Whiteman AFB, Mo.

Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Rebecca F. McNelley, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo.

Outstanding Honor Guard Member of the Year: Staff Sgt. Erik M. Dempsey, Minot AFB, N.D.

Outstanding Base Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Hull, 5th Force Support Squadron, Minot AFB, N.D.