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Story by Col. Joshua McConkey | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 08.03.2025
Apex, NC native, Air Force Reserve Col. Joshua McConkey has been named Legion of Merit.
Selection was based on the individual's exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork ethic, personal achievements and record of supporting and serving the community....
Hometown: Apex
| Event: Awards
Story by Maj. George Donavos | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 08.02.2025
York, PA native, George Donavos has been promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force . Donavos is currently serving as Aeromedical Flight Nurse with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, . Maj. Donavos has served in the military for 5 years....
Hometown: York
| Event: Promotion
Story by 1st Lt. stefan choquette | Minot Air Force Base | 07.29.2025
Camp Hill, PA native, Air Force Maj. Stefan Choquette assumed command of the 5th Comptroller Squadron at Minot Air Force Base during a ceremony held June 24th, 2025, at Minot Air Force Base, ND....
Hometown: Camp Hill
| Event: Other
Story by Donald Traud | Space Systems Command | 07.28.2025
Pico Rivera, CA native, Daniel Ramos has been selected for promotion to the rank of major in the Space Force.
Ramos is currently serving as Executive Officer to the Director of Staff with Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. Maj. (select) Ramos has served in the military for 9 years....
Hometown: Pico Rivera
| Event: Promotion
Story by Tim Trimailo | Space Systems Command | 07.21.2025
Vista, CA native, Tim Trimailo has been selected for promotion to the rank of Colonel in the Space Force.
Trimailo is currently serving as Director, Commercial Space Office with Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. Lt Col Trimailo has served in the military for 20 years....
Hometown: Chula Vista
| Event: Promotion
Story by Chief Master Sgt. Sedric Whitaker | Air Force Materiel Command | 07.18.2025
Jacksonville, TX native, Air Force Sedric Whitaker has been appointed Senior Enlisted Advisor for Air Force Materiel Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA....
Hometown: Jacksonville
| Event: Promotion
Story by Sgt. Maj. Montrell Kea | U.S. Northern Command | 07.10.2025
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Montrell L. Kea, NORAD and USNORTHCOM Directorate of Logistics and Engineering Senior Enlisted Leader, was inducted as a 2024 Distinguished Member of the Quartermaster Corps on June 16, 2025. The Currie, N.C. native has served in the U.S. Army for 28 years....
Hometown: Currie
| Event: Promotion
Story by Maj. Kendra Kirkland | Space Systems Command | 07.09.2025
Sioux Falls, SD native, Kendra Kirkland has been promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force. Kirkland is currently serving as Deputy Director with 61st Force Support Squadron, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. Maj. Kirkland has served in the military for 9 years....
Hometown: Sioux Falls
| Event: Promotion
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