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505th CCW recognizes Airmen, civilians at annual awards event

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The 505th Command and Control Wing (CCW) has recognized its top Airmen, noncommissioned officers, officers, and civilian personnel during the wing’s 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony at Hurlburt Field.

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The event, held on March 7, brought together leadership, supervisors, and peers to celebrate the dedication and achievements of those contributing to the Air Force’s operational command and control mission.

Col. Ryan Hayde, 505th CCW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Martie, 505th CCW command chief, hosted the ceremony, which was held in person and virtually. The awards honor personnel for their performance, technical expertise, leadership, and mission accomplishments.

2024 505th CCW Award Recipients

  • Airman of the Year: Airman 1st Class Garrett James, 505th Communications Squadron
  • Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Matthew Perez, 505th Combat Training Squadron
  • Senior NCO of the Year: Master Sgt. William English, 505th Test and Training Group, Detachment 1
  • First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Jacob Cunningham, 505th Combat Training Group
  • Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Trey Pujats, 705th Training Squadron
  • Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. JohnMark Alecci, 505th Combat Training Squadron
  • Civilian Category I Professional of the Year: Lorraine Parks, 505th Training Squadron
  • Civilian Category II Professional of the Year: 505th Test and Training Group nominee*
  • Civilian Category III Professional of the Year: Kaitlin Kiser, 505th Combat Training Squadron
  • Team of the Year: 805th Combat Training Squadron Experimentation and Exercise Execution Team
  • Volunteer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Mark Simmental, 805th Combat Training Squadron
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Recipients from geographically separated units will receive their official mementos in the coming weeks, and award winners will be highlighted on the wing’s social media platforms.

The 505th CCW is the U.S. Air Force’s only wing dedicated to operational-level command and control across air, space, and cyberspace. The wing comprises Airmen, civilians, and contractors committed to advancing testing, tactics, and training at the operational level.

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