Officials announce AMC winners, nominees for 2010 Air Force Chaplain Corps awards

Courtesy Photo | Air Mobility Command, a major command headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., was created June 1, 1992. AMC provides America's Global Reach. This rapid, flexible and responsive air mobility promotes stability in regions by keeping America's capability and character highly visible. Air Mobility Command's mission is to provide global air mobility ... right effects, right place, right time.  

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, UNITED STATES

02.23.2011

Story by Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol                                                                                        

Air Mobility Command

By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command officials announced Feb. 22 their nominees and winners for the 2010 Air Force Chaplain Corps Awards.

In a message sent on behalf of Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., AMC commander, by the Headquarters AMC office of the command chaplain, the winners were congratulated for their work in 2010.

"Hard work, dedication and professionalism make each of them worthy recipients of these prestigious awards," the message stated.

Following are the award AMC award recipients:

-- AMC Outstanding Large Chapel Organization Award -- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

-- AMC Outstanding Medium Chapel Organization Award -- Dover Air Force Base, Del.

-- AMC Outstanding Small Chapel Organization Award -- Pope Air Force Base, N.C.

-- AMC Outstanding Company Grade Chaplain Award -- Capt. Raymond Boyer, chaplain, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

-- AMC Outstanding Chaplain Assistant Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award -- Master Sgt. Gregory Volkman, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

-- AMC Outstanding Chaplain Assistant NCO of the Year Award -- Staff Sgt. Nichole Evenson, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.

-- AMC Outstanding Chaplain Corps Civilian of the Year Award -- Ms. Jaime Ledoux, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D.

"Congratulations to all who competed," the message stated. "Each package clearly demonstrated the professionalism and dedication of the Chaplain Corps. All nominees provided critical contributions to AMC as we continue our global mission."

• Date Taken: 02.23.2011
• Date Posted: 02.23.2011 10:13
• Story ID: 65933
• Location: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, US